Proteas

/ ˈprəʊtɪəz /

plural noun

1. the Proteas
   the international cricket team of South Africa

Example Sentences

They were on top at the halfway point, but the Proteas started strongly in pursuit of 159 for victory, reaching 51-0 inside seven overs before slipping to 77-5 and then stuttering to 126-9.

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The defending champions missed out on an eighth final appearance as the Proteas reached to their target of 135 with 16 balls to spare.

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In fact the Proteas' NRR actually decreased to +1.382, which is lower than West Indies' current rate of +1.708.

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Marizanne Kapp, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Annerie Dercksen all claimed a wicket apiece for the Proteas.

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The margin of victory also ensured the Proteas have a superior net run-rate to third-placed West Indies, with two teams from each group qualifying for the semi-finals.

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