\u201cWhat an incredible two innings from South Africa. We weren't at our best today, and to beat the best teams, you have to (be). You have to put a whole game together, and we didn't do that today. I'm hugely disappointed. It'll take a bit of time to sink in, but I'm just disappointed at the moment,\u201d said Nat after the match ended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the heavy defeat margin, Nat felt England were in the contest for large parts of the first innings. \u201cDefinitely. During the Power-play and afterwards, we didn't let the game go too far. We were pretty happy with the control we had, and we knew a wicket at one end, and we could make some inroads, which we did. But obviously, they got another partnership together.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She acknowledged the impact of Laura\u2019s record-breaking 169 and her late-innings acceleration that took the game away from England. \u201cShe had the best of the conditions, knew what she was doing, and took full advantage. Then, with some explosive batters coming in, it made it very difficult for us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou have to put a whole innings together at least. We stuck at it as a side, didn't let the occasion get to us in the field, and I was pleased with everyone's energy throughout those 50 overs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England\u2019s chase was derailed early by Marizanne Kapp\u2019s fiery opening spell, and she eventually took 5-20. Nat, who top-scored with 64, conceded that the early collapse left them with too much to do. \u201cObviously, Kappy bowled some brilliant deliveries. We wanted to emulate the start they had with the bat, but it wasn't as easy as just going out and trying to bat the way Wolvaardt did.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt's not ideal losing three very quick wickets, which made the chase difficult from the start. But the way Capsey and I put together a partnership, we were up with where the South Africans were in their innings, but we obviously needed to do it for a lot longer.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England\u2019s chase was derailed early by Marizanne Kapp\u2019s fiery opening spell, and she eventually took 5-20. Nat, who top-scored with 64, conceded that the early collapse left them with too much to do. \u201cObviously, Kappy bowled some brilliant deliveries. We wanted to emulate the start they had with the bat, but it wasn't as easy as just going out and trying to bat the way Wolvaardt did.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis will hurt, but hopefully in time we'll be able to take the learnings from it and move forward because we've made some great strides so far in quite a short space of time. It's really exciting where we can go. To beat the best teams, you really have to be at your best, and hopefully we'll come back stronger the next time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n