Proteas gear up for Windies

Proteas head coach, Hilton Moreeng (above) is satisfied that his team is headed in the right direction in the Women’s World Cup in England and Wales.

The national team came out on top in their first match, clinching a three-wicket win over an unpredictable Pakistan side, but had their momentum briefly halted by a rain affected match against New Zealand which abandoned without a ball bowled on Tuesday.

While Moreeng found the weather disappointing, he knew it was to be expected given the tournament’s geographical location and believes that his team are still on course and mentally switched on for their next challenge against the West Indies tomorrow.

“While the Pakistan game was a tough one, we regrouped and took a lot of positives out of it because it was the first match.

‘‘It’s a bit frustrating now with the rain and we obviously can’t get outdoor facilities, but we’ve been making the best of the indoor facilities and the opportunities that they afford us,’’ Moreeng said.

He cautioned that the West Indies play a different brand of cricket.

“We sat down and analysed their game and we saw that they bring something completely different to what New Zealand would have brought to the table.

“We have to work for every win and make sure that they execute all the game plans and that requires them to keep their eye on the prize,” said Moreeng. – Own Correspondent