‘Keep it simple’: Nthabiseng Nini shines on debut for Proteas women
Nini took three wickets, playing a key role as South Africa earned a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
South Africa's Nthabiseng Nini made an impressive senior international debut in the first match of a five-match women's T20 International series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. She took 3/17, while spinner Kayle Reyneke managed 3/29, restricting the hosts to 116 all out. In response, opener Anneke Bosch scored an unbeaten 83 off 43 balls, and South Africa chased down the target with six wickets to spare, winning by six wickets.
Nini, who turned 21 earlier this week, credited advice from coach Mandla Mashimbyi and captain Laura Wolvaardt for helping her stay calm and focus on the basics during her senior debut. The coach advised her to keep the bowling simple, use the new ball wisely, and avoid looking at the batter. Nini, who has represented South Africa at two U-19 Women's T20 World Cups, said the advice proved instrumental in her performance. The series will continue with the second match in Bulawayo on Sunday at 1.30pm.
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