Cricket-Brits steers South Africa into Women’s T20 World Cup final

Cricket - ICC Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup - Semi Final - England v South Africa - Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa - February 24, 2023 South Africa players celebrate the wicket of England's Danni Wyatt REUTERS/Stringer

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Tazmin Brits propelled South Africa to an upset six-run win over England on Friday, top scoring and taking four catches at Newlands as the hosts booked their place against Australia in Sunday’s Women’s Twenty20 World Cup final.

South Africa, who won the toss and elected to bat, set an imposing target of 164-4, with Brits scoring 68, and then held on in an exciting finish as England fell short with 158-8 from their 20 overs.