Nat Sciver-Brunt fit for England’s T20 World Cup semi-final
The captain will return against South Africa after recovering from a calf injury.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has declared herself fit for her side’s Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday.
Sciver-Brunt reinjured her left calf after starring in a win over Ireland a fortnight ago and she missed England’s remaining group stage matches against Scotland, the West Indies and New Zealand.
Her absence has not been felt with five wins from five matches as England cruised into the knockouts but, after batting in the nets on Wednesday morning, she will return to the XI at the Oval.
“I’ve been put through my recovery paces and worked really hard to get myself to this position,” Sciver-Brunt said.
“We tested it enough to be comfortable. What will happen out on the pitch will happen. I’m really happy with where I’m at physically.”
Charlie Dean has deputised as captain in England’s last three matches with Sophia Dunkley brought in to replace Sciver-Brunt at number three in the batting order.
Dunkley appears most likely to miss out despite top-scoring with 57 against Scotland and then putting on an unbroken 128 with Danni Wyatt-Hodge in the win over New Zealand.
Sciver-Brunt added: “I won’t say until tomorrow at the toss. Our team has been really successful and lots of different people have stood up, so someone’s going to be really disappointed.”