The South African Women’s cricket team has dealt an early blow to New Zealand in their second-round ICC World Cup match against South Africa in Indore, India. Opener Suzie Bates was trapped leg before wicket by Proteas all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp, with the first delivery of the match. Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and elected
The South African Women’s cricket team has dealt an early blow to New Zealand in their second-round ICC World Cup match against South Africa in Indore, India.
Opener Suzie Bates was trapped leg before wicket by Proteas all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp, with the first delivery of the match.
Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first as both teams tried to secure their first win at this year’s tournament.
Kapp, meanwhile, is playing in her 155th women’s ODI today and has become South Africa’s most capped women’s cricketer in the format.
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A special milestone for Marizanne Kapp as she becomes the most-capped #TheProteas women’s ODI player with 155 appearances. 🧢🇿🇦#Unbreakable pic.twitter.com/54oxtbgaZ0
— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) October 6, 2025
The Proteas Women’s cricket team was in Colombo, Sri Lanka, last month, where they played warm-up games in preparation for the World Cup.
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