Proteas brace themselves for crunch World Cup opener against England

The moment that South African cricket fans have been waiting for is almost here, as the Proteas are wrapping up their final preparations for their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup opener against England on Friday.

- By Siyasanga Monoalibe

Proteas women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi says the loss against Pakistan was a wake-up call.

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South Africa will play their final World Cup warm-up match against Pakistan today, before their crunch opening game against second-ranked England at the Barsapara Stadium in India. The global cricket showpiece is set to be played in India and Sri Lanka.