South Africa Women opt to bowl against Australia Women in T20 World Cup
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- South Africa Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia Women in their T20 World Cup match.
- Wolvaardt cited their strong chasing record and good preparation as reasons for the decision.
- Australia Women's captain Sophie Molineux expressed confidence in her team's ability to bat first on a slower pitch.
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Nasser Hussain provides a pitch report stating the conditions are brighter than the first game with square boundaries of 60 and 61 meters. Both captains, Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women) and Sophie Molineux (Australia Women), share their thoughts on the toss and pitch.
PITCH REPORT - Nasser Hussain is pitchside and says not a lot has changed from the first game, and in fact, he reckons that it has gotten a lot brighter. About the dimensions, he informs that there is just 1 meter difference between the square boundaries, with one measuring 60 meters, and the other, 61 meters.
The captain of South Africa Women - Laura Wolvaardt says she doesn't mind bowling first as her side has a very good record chasing. Laura adds that they have got a good bit of prep heading into this game and a better idea of the conditions as well. Laura admits that it has been a really tough job picking 11 from the bunch of 15, but the team management has done well to get the best possible XI.
The captain of Australia Women - Sophie Molineux says that they are going to bat first. Adds that the pitch is on the slower side, so they will put the pressure on the opposition later. She reckons that their warm-up matches went well. She ends by saying that the pitch suits her and that she is loving every moment and every challenge of being the captain of their side.