ICC Women’s World Cup 2017: England vs South Africa, 5 Talking Points

Modified Jul 06, 2017 00:15 IST

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JULY 05: England batsman Sarah Taylor (r) celebrates her century with fellow century maker Tammy Beaumont during the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 match between England and South Africa at The County Ground on July 5, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Taylor and Beaumont dismantled South Africa

#4 Laura Wolvaardt’s slow innings that brought about the downfall

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JULY 05: South Africa batsman Laura Wolvaardt hits out watched by Sarah Taylor during the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 match between England and South Africa at The County Ground on July 5, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Wolvaardt struggled for timing

In a chase that required each and every batter to score at greater than a run-a-ball, Wolvaardt seemed to be living in her own world as she took her time at the crease. By the time she was dismissed, she had already consumed 103 deliveries for just 68 runs, denting South Africa’s run chase.

Her partner, Lee, had the right mindset as she hammered almost a run-a-ball 72. However, Wolvaardt’s innings looked pretty selfish. She struggled for most of her innings but hung in there, hoping to accelerate later on. However, that never happened and she was dismissed pretty cheaply.

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