At the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, October 17, South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba claimed that her side is aware of Chamari Athapaththu’s potential for danger.
Although the left-handed batter averages a respectable 35.29 in One-Day Internationals, she has an incredible record versus South Africa, scoring 933 runs at an average of 49.10 in 21 games, including two hundreds and four fifties. When she hit an undefeated 195 last year, she helped Sri Lanka set a record for the most successful run chase in Women’s ODIs.
Although the Proteas are not underestimating any of the teams in the main event, Mlaba stated that they want to concentrate on playing their own game.
“I think it’s difficult to play against any team. We played Sri Lanka both at home and in a tri-series, and they won a few of our games. They undoubtedly have a formidable team since Athapaththu is exceptional and the spinners are excellent. We don’t undervalue anyone as a team; we concentrate on our own game and give it our all to win,” Mlaba stated during the news conference held prior to the game.
Maintaining my line and length: Mlaba.
Mlaba has been playing exceptionally well in the eight-team competition. The left-arm spinner has taken eight wickets at an economy rate of 4.28 and an average of 17.13 in four games, making him one of the top wicket-takers. She claimed that rather than altering her strategy, she follows it, and this has, for the most part, led to his success.
“No, nothing changed; we’re just carrying on as before. Mlaba continued, “The rest will take care of itself. The only thing I usually do best is to stick to my good lines and length.”
South Africa, captained by Laura Wolvaardt, is currently ranked third in the standings after winning three of their last four games. In the meantime, with two victories and two draws in the current campaign, Sri Lanka is sagging at seventh bottom.
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