ICC Womens World Cup Qualifying Tournament
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Day 1 WWCQ
South Africa 15-0 d Bermuda 13 (S.Loubser 6-3, AE Smith 2-1, S.Benade 2-1)
Holland 103-2 (PJ te Beest 32*) d PNG 102 (K.Amini 32, MEC de Fouw 3-14, AS Tanke 3-23)
Pakistan 165-9 (Tasqueen Qadeer 30, CJ Metcalfe 2-27)( 6 run outs) d Ireland 108 (CNIM Joyce 36, Sana Mir 2-17, Sadia Yousuf 2-20)
Zimbabwe 147 d Scotland 72
Report courtesy of the ICC
BRILLIANT PAKISTAN SHOCK IRELAND
Pakistan won by 57 runs
Pakistan 165-9 (50 overs, Tasqeen Qadeer 30, Metcalfe 2-27)
Ireland 108 all out (43.3 overs, Cecilia Joyce 36, Mir 2-20, Yousif 2-20)
A brilliant team performance from Pakistan gave them an opening day 57-run victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier over a strongly fancied Ireland side.
Sana Mir was named Player of the Match for her brilliant spell of 2-17, but captain Urooj Mumtaz was absolutely delighted with all of her side’s efforts
She said: “The girls did exceptionally well and I am extremely proud to be captain of the Pakistan side. It was a great team effort – everybody contributed with the bat and the ball and the fielding was excellent.
“Pulling off this victory gives the team a lot of confidence for the rest of the week.”
An excellent opening partnership of 60 set Pakistan on their way, after winning the toss and batting, with Tasqeen Qadeer (30) and Bismah Maroof (18), both in good touch.
Although many Pakistan players got themselves in, nobody went onto make a big score, although six run outs, five of which involved Isobel Joyce, didn’t help their cause and in the end they may have felt that 165-9 wasn’t going to be enough.
Ireland started strongly in reply, but once their opening partnership of 40 was ended, they lost regular wickets against a well balanced Pakistani bowling line-up, with only the Joyce sisters making more than twenty.
Irish skipper Heather Whelan was left disappointed by the result and thought there was plenty of work to do in both the batting and bowling departments.
She said: “Bowling wise we need to cut out our wides and no balls – we bowled far too many wides which is not acceptable at this level.
“Batting wise our top batters really need to start coming through for us in the next rest of the tournament.”
Pakistan faces Zimbabwe tomorrow, while Ireland will be hoping to improve their performance levels against Scotland.
LOUBSER STARS AS SOUTH AFRICA COAST TO VICTORY
South Africa won by 10 wickets
Bermuda 13 all out (18 overs, Sunette Loubser 6-3, Alicia Smith 2-1, Susan Benade 2-1)
South Africa 15-0 (0.4 overs)
South Africa started their ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier campaign with an easy 10-wicket win over Bermuda at Stellenbosch University.
An excellent individual display from Sunette Loubser, who was left with incredible figures of 6-3 in just four overs, reduced their opposition, who were making their debut in this competition, to just 13 all out.
And it took just four legitimate balls for the hosts to knock off the runs required for victory.
Loubser said: “It’s obviously the start we wanted. For us this is the start of the 2009 World Cup. That’s the only reason why we’re playing.
“Our assistant coach said that we must play disciplined, team cricket. That’s the way we will be successful at the end of this tournament.”
Linda Mienzer, captain of Bermuda, was obviously disappointed by the result but remains proud of the fact her team are even playing at this event.
“I am extremely proud and our team is very proud to be here. Just a year and a half ago there was no women’s programme so we went to Canada and qualified to come here which is an achievement in itself” says Mienzer.
“In terms of women’s cricket in Bermuda, it has come a long way but we still have a long way to go.”
South Africa take on Papua New Guinea, at Van Der Stel Cricket Club, tomorrow and Loubser is very much looking forward to that game.
She said: “Once again we know nothing about the opposition tomorrow so we will go into that game with exactly the same mindset as today and play good aggressive cricket.”
DUTCH START WITH A WIN
Netherlands won by 8 wickets
PNG 102 all out (37.1 overs, Amini 32, De Fouw 3-14, Tanke 3-23)
Netherlands 103-2 (28.2 overs, De Beest 32*)
Dutch skipper Helmien Rambaldo was delighted to get her side’s ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier campaign off to a winning start as they defeated Papua New Guinea by 8 wickets.
After reducing their opponents to 102 all out, with PNG captain Kune Amini top scoring with a patient 32 off 65 balls, the Netherlands knocked off their target with 21.4 overs to spare.
“It was a good win and we were very pleased with the game today. We bowled well and we batted well so we are very happy” said Rambaldo.
Having travelled to South Africa from cold conditions back at home, the Netherlands’ batters had a chance to spend some valuable time in the middle with De Beest (34*), Wattenberg (20*) and Rambaldo (17) all making contributions.
Rambaldo also paid tribute to her opponents who were playing their first ever competitive game on a turf wicket.
“I think they did well. They were really trying to score runs and we’re all very impressed with their bowling side. They have good pace bowling.”
As for PNG, Amini was happy with their start to the campaign.
“We’ve never played on turf before so we tried our best and got some runs” she said. “It was a good experience and we want to improve in the next couple of games.”
ZIMBABWE TRIUMPH ON OPENING DAY
Zimbabwe won by 75 runs
Zimbabwe 147 all out
Scotland 72 all out
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I thought it was about time I started my own blog. I have followed associate and affiliate cricket since 1998. Tony Munro’s BTTW column was a great inspiration. Global Cricket will specifically focus on the non-test playing cricket nations of the world. At present there are 91 countries that have associate or affiliate membership of The International Cricket Council. Most of these nations aspire to play at the highest level. How are they bridging the gap in standards? Do they have good facilities, strong development programs and sound administrative practices in place? There is a need for cricket to embrace a more diverse cultural outlook if it is to prosper in the future. The ICC’s global development program was first initiated in 1997 and began to really take shape after the 2001 ICC Trophy in Toronto, Canada. Although a new cricketing powerhouse is yet to emerge, it is clear that standards are improving dramatically and in time more nations will be able to compete with the 10 full members. I will be featuring newspaper articles of interest, opinion pieces and articles written by myself and some ideas about expanding the game. Please feel free to comment.-Ben Stinga
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Day 2 WWCQ
Pakistan 59-1 (Bismah Maroof 25*) d Zimbabwe 58 (Sana Mir 3-7, Urooj Mumtaz 3-14)
Ireland 143-1 (IMHC Joyce 45*, CM Begg 44*, CMA Shillington 29) d Scotland 142-8 (K Anderson 41, IMHC Joyce 3-21, H Whelan 2-19, JA Whelan 2-31)
South Africa 298-7 (OV Anderson 91, CS Terblanche 76, SM Benade 31, N Ovasuru 2-39, P Siaka 2-50) d PNG 28 (APC Kilowan 4-14, M Letsaolo 2-3, C van der Westhuizen 2-4)
Holland 281 (HW Rambaldo 59, LM Hoitink 34*, AS Tanke 28, M Jackson 3-46, TL Paynter 2-53) v Bermuda 85
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Following Report from the ICC
IRELAND GET THEIR FIRST WIN
Ireland won by 9 wickets
Scotland 142-8 (50 overs, Anderson 41, Isobel Joyce 3-21)
Ireland 143-1 (21.5 overs, Isobel Joyce 45*, Beggs 44*)
Ireland got their ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier campaign back on track after a convincing 9-wicket win over Scotland to set up a make or break match against Zimbabwe on Thursday.
Isobel Joyce was named Player of the Match after a quick fire 45* off just 33 balls, which followed her figures of 3-21 earlier, as Ireland chased down their target of 142 with 28.1 overs to spare.
And Joyce admitted that it was just a relief to get their first win under their belt.
“It was good to win today as were very disappointed to lose yesterday” said Joyce. “I think it will be important to play well against Zimbabwe. We need to keep things tight in the field and cut out the extras.”
Scotland, who had lost their opening day clash to Zimbabwe, battled hard to reach 142-8 in their 50 overs after winning the toss.
Kari Anderson showed great determination in making 41 off 120 balls, striking two fours, and received good support from Charlotte Bascombe, who made 12 off 69 balls, in a fourth-wicket stand of 65.
In reply, Ireland never really looked in trouble as Caitriona Beggs (44*) and Clare Shillington (29) provided excellent support to Joyce.
Although Scotland’s World Cup dream is over, Kari Anderson revealed they still have some key objectives for this event.
“If you look at where we’ve come from over the past couple of years, we’ve come on a lot” said Anderson. “If you ask the Irish team I’m sure they will say we’re giving them a better game than we were two-three years ago. We just want to finish as high as we can.”
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SOUTH AFRICA REGISTER ANOTHER LARGE WIN
South Africa won by 270 runs
South Africa 298-7 (50 overs, Anderson 91, C Terblanche 76)
Papua New Guinea 28 all out (17.2 overs, Kilowan 4-14)
South Africa completed a second simple victory in as many days to seal their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
Having bowled out Bermuda for 13 yesterday, they managed to dismiss Papua New Guinea (PNG) for just 28 today, as they won by 270 runs.
South Africa earlier recorded an impressive 298-7 in their 50 overs, with Olivia Anderson striking a brilliant 91 off just 119 balls.
Anderson, who was awarded the Player of the Match Award, said: “It is an awesome feeling scoring runs for South Africa and great batting with such accomplished players. It means you feel confident enough to express yourself when you bat.
“I don’t have any doubts that we will win this tournament and go on to do really well in the World Cup.”
South Africa, who was put into bat by PNG, started well in the face of some decent PNG bowling.
Anderson, who hit four boundaries in her two and a half hour innings, was well supported by vice-captain Claire Terblanche who hit a quick fire 76 off just 68 balls.
Susan Benade also made a valuable 31 off 22 balls, scoring the only six of the innings, as South Africa registered the highest total in the competition so far.
In reply PNG never really threatened to compete and some good, aggressive South Africa bowling saw wickets tumble at regular intervals.
While Ashlyn Kilowan stole the show with her 4-14, Marcia Letsoalo took 2-3 and Charlize Van Der Westhuizen had figures of 2-4.
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RAMBALDO STARS AS DUTCH CLAIM SPOT IN SEMIS
Netherlands won by 198 runs
Netherlands 281 all out (50 overs, Rambaldo 59)
Bermuda 85 all out (36.5 overs, Jackson 26, Tanke 3-18)
A captain’s performance from Helmien Rambaldo helped The Netherlands claim their spot in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier as they defeated Bermuda by 198 runs.
Rambaldo’s 59, scored at more than a run a ball, earned her the Player of the Match Award and helped her side on their way to a total of 283-8 in their 50 overs, although it was extras (95) which was the top scorer after an incredible 82 wides.
And although Bermuda improved on their total of 13 all out against South Africa, they could only manage 85 all out in their innings with Annemarie Tanke the pick of the bowlers with 3-18.
The Netherlands face South Africa on Thursday, in a match with full ODI status, to decide who will top the pool and probably face a semi-final against Ireland or Zimbabwe.
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From the ICC
PLAYERS UNITE AGAINST AIDS AT WOMEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
Players at the ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier took time out from their tournament schedule to deliver a coaching clinic at a local school in South Africa today.
The visit, part of the ICC’s partnership with UNICEF and UNAIDS to raise awareness and reduce stigma around HIV/AIDS, saw players from South Africa, The Netherlands, Papua New Guinea and Ireland help support the work of Score, a community development organisation, at Mbekweni Primary School, near Paarl.
Ireland’s Isobel Joyce said: “It’s been a great experience. The kids are so enthusiastic and it’s great to see all the work at the school as well.”
And Joyce believes partnerships like this can provide great opportunities for young people across the world.
“Sport is really important in every way” she said. “It brings kids together, helps them make friends, helps them stay healthy and keeps them away from trouble.”
The players delivered a variety of activities and were greatly impressed by some of the cricketing talent on show.
South Africa’s Marcia Letsoalo said: “It was very good to see that there are young people who enjoy playing sport.”
“It’s wonderful to see how enthusiastic the children are and how they are so eager to learn” added Leonie Hoitink of the Netherlands.
WWCQ Day 3
SHAH STARS AS PAKISTAN WIN AGAIN
Pakistan won by 252 runs
Pakistan 278-8 (50 overs, Shah 74, Mir 52, Maroof 50)
Scotland 26 all out (28.3 overs, Shah 3-6)
Pakistan set up a semi-final clash with the Netherlands at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier with a crushing 252-run defeat of Scotland.
And Player of the Match Sajjida Shah, who received the award for an outstanding all round performance, was delighted with her side’s efforts and is hoping for an equally impressive tomorrow where victory will seal a place at the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2009.
“I am very happy to be the top run scorer and to be the top wicket taker” said Shah. “I am very confident about the team’s performance. I am really hopeful that we will be able to reach the Final.
“The feeling would be unexplainable if we do manage to reach the World Cup and it would mean so much to me to be part of the team to achieve this.”
Batting first, Pakistan’s total of 278-8 in 50 overs was always going to be too much for an inexperienced Scotland side.
Sajjida Shah top scored with 74, while Sana Mir (52) and Bismah Maroof (50) also scored half centuries, although Kari Anderson registered a five-wicket haul for Scotland with figures of 5-61.
In reply the Scottish batting crumbled under the pressure of some aggressive and accurate Pakistani bowling.
Sajjida Shah was again the star, as she took 3-6, while Asmavia Iqbal (2-5) and Sana Mir (2-7) were also amongst the wickets.
Scotland will now face Papua New Guinea on Friday, who today defeated Bermuda, in the rankings play-offs.
BRILLIANT BRITS HELPS MAINTAIN HOSTS UNBEATEN RUN
South Africa won by 227 runs
South Africa 277-4 (50 overs, Brits 107, Minny 73, Smith 45)
Netherlands 50 all out (41.4 overs, Kilowan 3-8)
A brilliant century from South African skipper Cri-Zelda Brits helped South Africa maintain their unbeaten run at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
Brits, who became the first centurion at the tournament, batted for over three hours for her unbeaten 107 as South Africa defeated the Netherlands by 227 runs in their final group game.
And Brits admitted that her side is full of confidence ahead of their semi-final tomorrow against Ireland, with the winner of that match qualifying for the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2009.
“We wanted to put three in the bag and we’ve done that. I’m very happy that everybody chipped in” said Brits.
“We know there’s a challenge there for us and we know that to qualify we need to win the game. Tomorrow is more like a final for us.”
South Africa, who elected to bat after winning the toss, recovered well from the loss of Daleen Terblanche in the opening over of the game to post a formidable total of 277-4.
Brits, who became the fifth South African woman to score an ODI hundred, was well supported by an excellent innings of 73 by Annelie Minny, while Alicia Smith’s cameo innings of 45 from just 30 balls, including a huge six, was also outstanding.
And Brits admitted it was nice to finally get a century for her country.
“It’s been a long time coming. My coach has been waiting for me to score one for ages now so it’s nice to get one and hopefully I can get a couple more” she said.
In reply, the Netherlands lost early wickets and struggled to come to grips with a strong South African attack as they collapsed to 50 all out.
As for the Netherlands, skipper Helmien Rambaldo admitted that her side had faced a tough match but is full of hope ahead of tomorrow’s semi-final against Pakistan.
She said: “It’s a massive game. It’s our big focus and we’re hoping to do well. That’s the game that matters.”
AMINI INSPIRES PNG’S FIRST VICTORY AT QUALIFIERS
Papua New Guinea won by 179 runs
Papua New Guinea 223-9 (50 overs, Amini 65, Furbert 3-60)
Bermuda 44 all out (30.2 overs, Lumis 3-10 and Siaka 3-11)
Papua New Guinea recorded their first win at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier after a 179-run defeat of Bermuda.
Kune Amini produced a captain’s performance to win the Player of the Match Award for her top score of 65 in her side’s total of 223-9.
Bermuda once again struggled with the bat in reply, as Karo Lumis 3-10 and Pauke Siako 3-11 tore through the line up reducing them to 44 all out.
“I am really pleased with all of my team” said Amini. “It was really nice to score some runs as well. I just wish I could have batted for longer but I was so tired.”
In the rankings play-offs on Friday, Papua New Guinea face Scotland, while Bermuda will take on Zimbabwe.
JOYCE STARS AGAIN AS IRELAND GAIN SPOT IN SEMI-FINALS
Ireland won by 208 runs
Ireland 305-5 (50 overs, I Joyce 70, Shillington 70)
Zimbabwe 97 all out (29.5 overs, I Joyce 5-17)
Ireland claimed a spot in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier after a comprehensive 208 run win over Zimbabwe, with another brilliant performance from Isobel Joyce.
And captain Heather Whelan believes that her side has a great chance of shocking hosts South Africa tomorrow in what promises to be a fascinating match up with both teams knowing victory will secure a place at the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2009.
She said: “It really has come together for us today. We’re delighted and we know we have to keep up this level of performance for the match against South Africa.
“It’s going to be a very tough match and they are a good side but if our batting, bowling and fielding comes together we’re going to have a very good chance and hopefully win.”
All of the Irish girls to bat made double figures as they registered an impressive 305-5 in their 50 overs, after they won the toss and batted.
Isobel Joyce once again top scored for her side, with 70, but Clare Shillington (57), Caitriona Beggs (41) and Nicola Coffey (36*) all made contributions.
In reply, it was Isobel Joyce who once again starred as she took five wickets with an excellent spell of bowling.
Ireland’s victory also ensured that they maintain their ODI status, as a semi-final place at this event guarantees that a side will remain in the top ten of the world rankings.
WWCQ Day 4
ANDERSON INSPIRES SCOTLAND VICTORY
Scotland won by 4 wickets
PNG 117 all out (47 overs, Heagi 21, Anderson 2-11)
Scotland 118-6 (36.4 overs, Anderson 45, Pedgrift 33*)
Stand-in skipper Kari Anderson put in an outstanding individual display to help Scotland to a 4 wicket win over PNG.
She scored 45 and took 2-11 as Scotland successfully chased down a victory target of 118 against a PNG side which was missing inspirational captain Kune Amini.
Scotland put in their best bowling performance of the competition to bowl out PNG for just 117, with the wickets shared around their attack.
And although they were in trouble at 47-5 in reply, Diane Pedgrift made an excellent 33* to guide her side home.
ZIMBABWE TRIUMPH OVER BERMUDA
Zimbabwe won by 125 runs
Zimbabwe 237-5 (50 overs, Nyathi 54)
Bermuda 112 all out (49.5 overs, Rainsford 2-7)
Zimbabwe handed out another heavy defeat to Bermuda as they recorded a 125 run defeat in the rankings play-off semi-final for 5th-8th positions.
Batting first, 54 from Nonthlanthla Nyathi helped Zimbabwe to 237-5, with Chipo Mugeri scoring 38.
In reply, Bermuda lost regular wickets to a well balanced Zimbabwe attack, with seven of the eight bowlers used claiming at least one victim.
ANDERSON HELPS SOUTH AFRICA TO QUALIFIER GLORY
South Africa won by 7 wickets
Ireland 107 all out (47.4 overs, C Joyce 43*, Loubser 2-12, Smith 2-29)
South Africa 108-3 (27.4 overs, Anderson 46*, Isobel Joyce 2-21)
South Africa sealed a place at the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2009 with a 7 wicket win over Ireland after a match winning innings from Olivia Anderson.
A delighted captain, Cri-Zelda Brits, hailed her side after booking a ticket for next year’s global event in Australia.
“We’re really relieved and very happy to have pulled it off” said Brits. “The team haven’t let me down since I’ve taken over the captaincy and we’ve stuck at it and come to the party at this event with the bowling.”
An inspired bowling performance from the hosts reduced Ireland to 107 all out, with only Cecilia Joyce putting up any kind of resistance as she carried her bat for 43* with the wickets shared amongst South Africa’s excellent bowling attack.
Spinner Sunette Loubser, who took six wickets against Bermuda on the opening day of the event, was once again outstanding taking 2-12 in her 10 overs, while Alicia Smith also chipped in with two wickets.
And South Africa never really looked like they were going to have any problems reaching their target as an unbeaten 46 from Olivia Anderson, who won her second Player of the Match Award this week, helped her side to their target with 22.4 overs to spare.
Brits paid tribute to Anderson, who only made her debut for her country during this tournament.
“I’m very happy for Olivia. She has showed tremendous guts during this week and if we have fourteen other players like that then I’m ready for the World Cup!”
In contrast, the Irish team, who came into this week as one of the favourites to qualify for Australia, was left distraught by the defeat.
Irish captain Heather Whelan said: “I think everybody is absolutely gutted. We trained so hard for so long for this in order to try to go to the World Cup in Australia but it’s not going to be.
“We’re not going to the World Cup but we will battle on and we’ll be here again in four years looking for a place in the World Cup and we expect to make it next time.”
PAKISTAN QUALIFY FOR ICC WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Pakistan won by 98 runs
Pakistan 162 all out (45.5 overs, Bismal Maroof 45, Taskeen Qadeer 27, Egging 3-23)
Netherlands 68 all out (31.2 overs, Annemarie Tanke 41, Sajida Shah 3-14)
Pakistan sealed their place at the ICC Women’s World Cup with a crushing 94-run defeat over the Netherlands.
And skipper Urooj Mumtaz was absolutely delighted to lead her Pakistani side to qualification for Australia next year.
“It’s an absolutely awesome feeling. I can’t tell you how amazing it feels. That was the task we came here to do and I think we pulled off a great win. We are very excited to be going to the World Cup.
“Every single girl did their job on and off the field. In fielding, batting and bowling, everybody did their task – it was an absolutely brilliant performance.”
After winning the toss and batting, openers Bismal Maroof and Taskeen Qadeer gave Pakistan an excellent start as they added 79 for the opening wicket.
But the Netherlands always stuck to their task and once Caroline De Fouw had broken the opening stand, they took wickets at regular intervals as Pakistan’s batters struggled to establish themselves at the crease.
And a late rush of wickets, which saw Pakistan collapse from 140-5 to 162 all out, including a Lotte Egging hat-trick to finish the innings, which earned her the Player of the Match Award, left Urooj Mumtaz’s side disappointed with their final total.
In reply, once the Netherlands had lost both openers, Violet Wattenberg and Helmien Rambaldo for ducks, they were also going to struggle and despite the brave efforts of Annemarie Tanke (41) they always looked like falling well short of their target.
Sajida Shah once again did the damage with the ball, taking 3-14, although Sana Mir also contributed with two wickets.
Despite another heavy defeat, the captain of the Netherlands was proud of her team’s performance.
“We’re a bit disappointed. We would have loved to have won this game so we could have got a ticket to the World Cup but Pakistan played really well” said Netherlands skipper Helmien Rambaldo.
WWCQ Final Report courtesy of the ICC
SOUTH AFRICA VICTORIOUS IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
South Africa won by 8 wickets
Pakistan 61 all out (24.3 overs, Smith 5-7)
South Africa 62-2 (13.4 overs, Benade 26*)
A fantastic display from all-rounder Alicia Smith helped South Africa win the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
Smith bowled a devastating spell of 5-7 as South Africa restricted Pakistan to just 61 all out after winning the toss and electing to field.
And Smith, who became the first South African women to take a five-wicket haul in an ODI, was delighted with her efforts and is already looking forward to playing in the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2009 in Australia.
She said: “I was really pleased. I had been feeling a bit down before today as I had felt I had underperformed in this tournament, so I just wanted to focus on the basics and I was pleased it all worked out.
“Getting a place on the plane to Australia for me is the most important thing at the moment. I dropped out of the team last year, as I fell ill and had to withdraw from the squad, which was very disappointing, so it’s great to be back in the side.”
Batting first in bright sunshine, Pakistan never came to grips with a powerful South African bowling attack.
Smith, aggressive as ever, bowled with good pace as she caused all kinds of problem for the Pakistani top order, with only opener Tasqeen Qadeer, who made 12 off 35 balls, putting up any kind of resistance.
Bismah Maroof and Sajida Shah, who have both been some of the top performers for Pakistan in this tournament, both made ducks, while the dangerous Sana Mir and Urooj Mumtaz also failed to trouble the scorers.
Sunette Loubser once again provided good variety for the South African attack, claiming 2-14 wickets, while Susan Benade bowled a valuable spell of 2-11 with her medium pace.
In reply, South Africa lost in-form Olivia Anderson (3) and Cri-Zelda Brits (0) cheaply, before Claire Terblanche (22*) and Susan Benade (26*) steadied the ship and guided their side home.
South African skipper Cri-Zelda Brits paid tribute to the efforts and her side and singled out Player of the Match, Alicia Smith, for special praise.
“I think all of my bowlers did extremely well” said Brits. “Alicia was excellent and showed the kind of character that I want from my team.”
And Brits also paid tribute to the support the South African side received from a passionate home crowd at Stellenbosch University.
“I haven’t played in front of a crowd like that in South Africa for ages” said Brits. “I think it’s really important to get people to come and watch our games as hopefully that will encourage people to start playing as well.”
Her opposite number Urooj Mumtaz admitted she would have liked a better performance from her team but was still proud of the fact her team had achieved qualification for the ICC Women’s World Cup.
“Batting wise we were disappointed. We are a better team than we showed. I think it was just a bad day at the office for us, but we bowled and fielded pretty well again. South Africa played well, so all credit to them, but congratulations to my team for reaching the World Cup.”
And she believes that the coming twelve months will provide some important preparation ahead of their trip to Australia.
“We don’t play that many international games, but we know that we will be facing some good teams at the World Cup so we will have to step up as far as our batting is concerned” said Mumtaz.
“We will be playing in the Asia Cup soon against India and Sri Lanka, who are ranked second and fifth in the world, so it will be a good test for us.”
Final day Wrap courtesy of the ICC
Player of the Tournament Award is shared
Sana Mir (Pakistan) and Caroline De Fouw shared the Player of the Tournament Award at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
Both were outstanding all week for their sides, with Sana Mir helping her country to qualification for the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2009.
Ireland won by 66 runs
Ireland 237 all out (49.4 overs, C Joyce 65, Shillington 58, de Fouw 3-23, Braat 3-39)
Netherlands 171-9 (50 overs, Metcalfe 3-21, H Whelan 3-54)
Ireland claimed third place at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier with a 66-run win over the Netherlands.
Cecilia Joyce captured the Player of the Match Award for her excellent 65, while Clare Shillington made a valuable contribution of 58.
The Netherlands started well and at 102-1 looked well set to challenge Ireland’s total.
But a flurry of wickets, with Ciara Metcalfe and Heather Whelan doing most of their damage, meant the Dutch fell well short of their target.
Zimbabwe won by 161 runs
Zimbabwe 236-6 (Rainsford 69, Chibhabha 48*, Mpofu 48)
Scotland 75 all out (Chibhabha 4-16, Marange 3-22)
Zimbabwe took fifth place at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier with a 161-run defeat of Scotland.
Batting first Yvonne Rainsford top scored for Zimbabwe with a brilliant 69, with good support from Sinikiwe Mpofu (48) and Julia Chibhabha (48*).
And skipper Chibhabha was the bowling star for her side as she claimed figures of 4-16.
Papua New Guinea won by 45 runs
Papua New Guinea 119 all out (28.3 overs, Paytner 4-16)
Bermuda 74 all out (35 overs, Ovasura 4-3, Heogi 4-20)
Papua New Guinea’s campaign ended on a winning note when they defeated Bermuda by 45 runs.
Despite only making 119 all out with the bat, with Terry Lynn Paytner taking 4-16, PNG would have always fancied their chances of claiming victory.
And although Bermuda were very much in the game at 53-3, a dramatic collapse meant that Linda Mienzer’s side returned home without a single win to their name, with Norma Ovasuru’s amazing figures of 10-7-3-4 a key factor in PNG’s victory.
Final standings
1. South Africa
2. Pakistan
3. Ireland
4. Holland
5. Zimbabwe
6. Scotland
7. PNG
8. Bermuda