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Proteas Women seek ‘complete performance’

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South Africa hope to build on their opening Women’s World Cup win over Bangladesh when they play Pakistan in Mount Maunganui on Friday.

The Proteas began their campaign with a 32-run victory this past Saturday.

“The mood in the camp is good, we are fully focused on what we need to do against Pakistan and we can’t wait to get out on the field,” said Ayabonga Khaka, who took 4-32 against Bangladesh and was named the Player of the Match.

“We haven’t been working on too much, we are just working on getting the basics right. We are looking for a complete performance against Pakistan and we want to do well in our bowling, batting and fielding.

“We will take the game as it comes and as long as we execute on the day we should be fine.”

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Khaka said there was a lot the team could take from the Bangladesh match.

“But we can always improve as a bowling unit and we are looking forward to executing our plans in the next game,” she added.

Regarding her individual performances, Khaka said: “I always try to do what I am supposed to do, to play my role and assist the team where I can. So, I don’t think about taking the most wickets or anything like that, I just focus on doing my job and helping the team.

“I don’t have a personal goal for the tournament, but we have a team goal and that is what I am focused on, helping the team achieve that goal is all I want to do.”

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