In the 11th match of CWG, South Africa women's team chased down a meagre target of 47 against Sri Lanka, winning the match by 10 wickets.
Chasing a low total, South African openers Anneke Bosch (20*) and Tazmin Brits (21*) blasted to the target in just 6.1 overs. However, South Africa had lost both their games prior to this - against New Zealand and England and have been eliminated.
In the first innings, South Africa women's team came out all guns blazing in their last group B match against Sri Lanka, where they bowled out the opposition for just 46 runs in 17.1 overs.
For South Africa, Nadine de Klerk was the highest wicket-taker with 3 wickets. Masabata Klaas picked up 2 wickets while S Ismail, N Mlaba and C Tryon managed 1 wicket each.
Sri Lankan captain Athapaththu was the top scorer for her team and the only batter to cross the double-digit mark with her 15 runs off 29 balls.
Pure dominance
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The Proteas bow out of the Commonwealth Games with a 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. #B2022 pic.twitter.com/z2mKpt9jmA
Earlier, South Africa captain Sune Luus won the toss & opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the 11th match of Commonwealth Games 2022. This match is being played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
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Sri Lanka women - 46/10 (Athapaththu - 15(29), Klerk - 3/7)
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South Africa women - 49/0 in 6.1 overs (Brits - 21*(21))
