Australia's defence of the men's and women's Indoor Cricket World Cup titles continued to gather momentum in Brisbane on Tuesday, with both sides extending their undefeated streak at the tournament to five matches.
The South African women were tipped to provide the sternest test yet for the hosts in the rematch of the 2007 World Cup final and did not disappoint, amassing a respectable total of 113 despite the best efforts of dual-international Olivia Magno (three for negative 13).
However a disciplined batting performance from Australia saw the hosts lose just two wickets in their imposing total of 155, with Amy Wills' 26 the top score.
Captain Jude Coleman was satisfied with the 42-run victory, but lamented her side's performance with the ball.
"We expected them to put a few more runs on us than the other teams that we've played, because they are quite a big-hitting side, but we weren't too happy with how we bowled," Coleman said.
"For them to get 113 was probably a few too many, but we knew with our batting lineup that we could get it."
"They are one of the best fielding sides we'll play against, and to not give them many opportunities is very satisfying."
Coleman's charges then disposed of England in clinical fashion with a 154-run win, Wills again top scorer with 28 amongst the towering total of 176.
The 19 & Under Girls etched out a hard-fought 27-run win
Australia's defence of the men's and women's Indoor Cricket World Cup titles continued to gather momentum in Brisbane on Tuesday, with both sides extending their undefeated streak at the tournament to five matches.
The South African women were tipped to provide the sternest test yet for the hosts in the rematch of the 2007 World Cup final and did not disappoint, amassing a respectable total of 113 despite the best efforts of dual-international Olivia Magno (three for negative 13).
However a disciplined batting performance from Australia saw the hosts lose just two wickets in their imposing total of 155, with Amy Wills' 26 the top score.
Captain Jude Coleman was satisfied with the 42-run victory, but lamented her side's performance with the ball.
"We expected them to put a few more runs on us than the other teams that we've played, because they are quite a big-hitting side, but we weren't too happy with how we bowled," Coleman said.
"For them to get 113 was probably a few too many, but we knew with our batting lineup that we could get it."
"They are one of the best fielding sides we'll play against, and to not give them many opportunities is very satisfying."
Coleman's charges then disposed of England in clinical fashion with a 154-run win, Wills again top scorer with 28 amongst the towering total of 176.
The 19 & Under Girls etched out a hard-fought 27-run win
