Good on papers but a tiny flaw at the crucial moment changes their fate and they would go down with nothing literally every single time. It certainly hurts if you are a South African fan.
In similar way, the team is going into the competition with a decent squad that has all the ability to lift the trophy. We did see them whitewashing New Zealand in the ODI series they played recently. However the White Ferns bounced back to take the T20I series 3-1.
Taking about their previous performances, the absence of Niekerk in multiple series did affect their performances however, Lee and Du Preez has really been the stars.
Ismail has come good with the ball in multiple occasions and she was backed by Khaka.
South Africa not only need their top order to flourish but also a lot depends on the powerplay overs while bowling. This team has a great potential to go for the trophy.
Squad: Lizelle Lee, Dane van Niekerk(c), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Mignon du Preez, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt, Trisha Chetty(w), Shabnim Ismail, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Nonkululeko Mlaba
