Luus is satisfied with the team's performance in the match

In a recent match that showcased the growing competitiveness of women's cricket, Sune Luus of the Proteas women's team expressed pride in her squad's performance despite a narrow defeat in the second T20 International against Pakistan in Multan. The South African team, coming off a win in the first T20I, faced a different challenge as Pakistan set a formidable target of 181 runs after batting first. South Africa put up a strong fight but fell short with 168 runs.

Luus remarked on the high-scoring nature of the match, calling it an exciting contest that served as a preview for the upcoming World Cup in the UAE, where similar pitch conditions are expected. She acknowledged that the team left too much work for the lower-order batters but maintained that such moments are part of the game. Despite the defeat, Luus highlighted the commendable effort required to chase a score as high as 180, especially considering Pakistan's historical difficulty with big-hitting.

Looking ahead, Luus emphasised the importance of learning from the match to refine their performance. She noted that the team had experienced a great game in the first T20I but found themselves slightly below par in the second. However, she urged her teammates to focus on the positives and the valuable lessons learned as they prepare for the World Cup, confident in their ability to achieve higher scores in future matches.