South Africa vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup T20: Live Score & Updates from Birmingham

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Let’s hear it from South African stalwart – Marizanne Kapp, on the loss to Australia, says the most important thing is not to panic. He notes that South Africa have been in this situation before and the key message in the group was to stay calm, trust their processes and keep pushing forward with everything still to play for. Bowling alongside Shabnim Ismail, he says it was great to be together again. He admits the first game didn’t go the way they wanted, but with more games ahead he hopes they can find their rhythm and get more goals in the power play. When facing Pakistan, he says the main thing is that you never know which version of the team will emerge. He admits they have some outstanding players, pointing to their captain as a standout player, and expects it won’t be easy. He adds that Pakistan have played at this venue before so the conditions will not be unfamiliar to them and South Africa will have to put in a complete performance. About her role as a senior player, she says she knows that when she is at her best, she helps the team win games. She reiterates that it didn’t quite click in the first game, but she’s determined to put on a strong show tonight and really contribute.