Bosch Determined to Lead South Africa to Maiden ODI World Cup Final

South Africa have made it to the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-finals and are optimistic about going even further. Their campaign started on a very low note this year, as England gave them a tough drubbing at Guwahati. They were feeling a bit dejected after that defeat, however, their seniors and captain were confident to make a strong comeback.

After that match, they did exactly what good teams do. They defeated top opponents following the England game, showcasing their class and quality in international cricket. The star batter of South Africa, Anneke Bosch, feels that the team is currently in good shape and looking towards the knockout stages of the tournament.

"We've been really good at being consistent in big tournaments, and different players doing well at different stages of the tournament. It's just something that works for us when we get to tournaments like these and motivates us to do well. Reaching a couple of semi-finals in the [recent] past just gives us more confidence.” said Anneke Bosch.

She further said that reaching the final of the tournament is their major goal, and they are confident to do that. It would definitely mean a lot to them because they have never reached the finals of the ODI World Cup before.

"But now obviously we want to take it one step further because in the ODI World Cup, we haven't [reached the final] before. So, it would mean a lot to us - and that's what you compete for and what you're here for - to make it to the final and, hopefully, lift the trophy. The fact that we have participated in a couple of semifinals now just helps us to deal with that pressure." said Anneke Bosch.

It should be noted that South Africa has a very settled lineup. The majority of players participating in this year’s tournament have also represented the Proteas in the previous T20 World Cup. Having this sort of stability in the team allows them to play with full freedom that eventually produces strong performances.

Anneke Bosch also said that her team enjoys cheering up the fans who are rooting for their success in major tournaments. They are a side that likes to give collective performances in big tournaments, as it represents their passion towards the country and the game of cricket.

"It's a combination of a lot of things. We are a massive sporting nation and we love to play for the country, and make the country and the people back at home proud. [A key factor is] our resilience and the way we come together as a country in big tournaments like these. We play for each other and we play for people back at home." said Anneke Bosch.

South Africa is confident that their campaign in this year’s Women’s World Cup will lead to the ultimate glory. They have plenty of tough matches coming up, but the team is confident that they can challenge anyone with the form they are currently in.