Marizanne Kapp doubtful for T20 World Cup semi-final

The allrounder has been suffering from a viral illness and, as a precaution, she did not train with team at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s semi-final

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South Africa allrounder Marizanne Kapp’s participation in the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia is in doubt.

The 30-year-old has been suffering with a viral illness; a call on her inclusion in the playing eleven will be made on the morning of the game, Cricket South Africa confirmed.

Kapp has scored 69 runs in the two games she has played so far, taking two wickets. However, she missed her side’s record-breaking win over Thailand due to a respiratory tract infection, while South Africa’s final group game against West Indies was washed out.

As a precaution, she did not train with team at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s semi-final.

Proteas captain Dane van Niekerk said: “Marizanne is very important, everybody around the room knows how important she is for our side.

“She’s not only one of the best batters in the world but she's one of the best allrounders. At the end of the day, it is the semi-final, yes, but a player's health is more important than I guess the game.

“We are lucky enough to have 15 very talented cricketers here, so whatever decision is made, I'm confident that the players will pick up their hand and try and make sure that she's not missed too much.

“Sune Luus has picked up many a time in Marizanne's role in the batting. I'm not too worried but hopefully she gets up in good spirits tomorrow so we can include her in the team.”