Laura Wolvaardt stood, back straight, bat slung over her right shoulder, eyes fixed on whatever in front of her. Something, nothing, winning.
A few no-balls from Tahlia McGrath gave the Proteas some impetus. One straight strike off a free hit was heading for six, but the remarkable Ellyse Perry unleashed her inner AFL talents to restrict that shot to two runs.
An on-drive for four by Wolvaardt’s batting partner, Chloe Tryon gave the charge another lift and then Wolvaardt delivered one of those characteristic lofted drives that draw gasps and at that moment a guttural roar. “We had a few really good overs in a row, the one with all the no balls and the one just after that. But going at 12s against Australia is always tough, especially at the death when they bring all their spinners on, they have really good plans.”
They paid the price for their slow start, a result of what Wolvaardt felt was her trying to hit the ball too hard and Australia’s excellent control of line and particularly length with the new ball. Wolvaardt’s innings ended when a full straight delivery from Megan Schutt struck her in front of leg stump as she pursued her next boundary.
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