South Africa's wobbly middle order contributes to their first T20 series defeat to Sri Lanka, raising concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt was in good form in T20 Is against Sri Lanka , scoring her maiden century in the format. She was also named Player of the Series.
The big concern for the Proteas is that this is their final series before the start of the next T20 World Cup in Bangladesh starting in September. But the side’s biggest worry was the middle order’s inability to capitalise on fine starts provided by the consistent top-order.There is not too much concern, with coach Hilton Moreeng’s focus for the series on providing opportunities for younger players. The youngest, 16-year-old wicketkeeper Karabo Meso, made her debut in the second match, while 21- and 22-year-olds Eliz-Mari Marx and Annerie Dercksen also played their roles in the series..
Moreeng’s hand was partly forced into entrusting the whole squad after senior players Ayabonga Khaka, skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon were ruled out at various points in the series.The ever-reliable Wolvaardt was the stand-out batter for the home side, clinching player of the series award after smashing herin the opening 79-run win as well as knocking a half-century in a losing cause in the series decider on Wednesday.
The Proteas’ middle order struggled against Sri Lanka. Star batter Suné Luus has been short of runs for almost a year. “You give them an opportunity, if it’s not happening , you have to sit down and plot the way forward.“It is also a concern for the player because she is aware of it and she has been working hard.
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