March 22, 2022 0
South Africa’s unbeaten run comes to an end with Meg Lanning’s 15th ODI century. As Australia cruised to a 5-wicket triumph in the 272-run chase at the Basin Reserve in Wellington; on Tuesday, Meg Lanning’s 15th ODI century flattened South Africa and ended their unbeaten streak at the ongoing world cup. Her unbroken 135 off 130 balls had 15 boundaries and a six. South Africa’s unbeaten run comes to an end with Meg Lanning’s 15th ODI century. Australia were pegged back early in their chase against the most effective bowling attack in the competition; losing the wickets of in-form openers Alyssa Healy and Rachel Haynes to be reduced; to 45 for 2 by the 11th over. On the green top, the pacers had some assistance, but the hitters fared well. In her first spell, Shabnim Ismail, in particular, exhaled fire. With Ellyse Perry’s batting availability questionable following her absence from the; field for the most of the first innings, Australia had a difficult task. Lanning, on the other hand, kept the innings in check with her calm play. Deliveries bowled short and outside her offstump benefitted her greatly; letting her to unleash her trademark cuts and cover drives to great advantage. Furthermore, the track was so conducive to batting that any miscue would be expensive against; the Australian captain, who was always on the lookout for scoring opportunities. She would pounce on the one odd loose delivery and send it past the boundary ropes; even when she was keep on a leash with tight lines. see ...