Lahore, Sep 21 (NationPress) South Africa women’s batting coach Baakier Abrahams has praised the team’s approach and mental discipline with the bat, as the visitors gear up to secure a series victory over Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

With the women’s ODI World Cup approaching, South Africa enters Monday’s match with an unassailable 2-0 lead, having achieved an eight-wicket victory in the opener and a 25-run win in the second ODI through the DLS method.

Both victories have showcased impressive batting performances, featuring four centuries—two from Tazmin Brits, and one each from captain Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp. "That’s one aspect to commend the ladies on, regarding their growth mindset and their eagerness to improve, alongside their skill development,”

Abrahams stated. "All the performances from the batters are a direct result of their hard work and dedication to their craft. May this continue as they position the team strongly to win matches,” he added on the eve of the match.

While the top-order has taken center stage, Abrahams expressed confidence in the batting unit's depth and its preparedness for future challenges. "We are also focusing on creating opportunities for everyone to showcase their skills,” he noted.

“Within our lineup, we have a solid group of batters capable of achieving remarkable feats, like centuries. We are quite confident that, regardless of the batting lineup we choose, the skills honed over the past 15 months will serve us well,” he reiterated.

Reflecting on the evolving landscape of women’s ODI cricket, especially following Saturday’s high-scoring encounter between Australia and India in New Delhi, Abrahams emphasized that the Proteas are eager to push the boundaries of batting excellence.

"From our standpoint, we are striving to elevate our batting standards and shape women’s cricket. Witnessing that match was encouraging for the women’s game,”

he added. "It demonstrates a benchmark for us to aspire to. We believe we are progressing positively with our batting unit and our strategic approach. When opportunities arise, we possess the skill set needed to capitalize on them.”

"Even players like Nadine de Klerk and Chloe Tryon have the potential to secure hundreds. In terms of the impact throughout the lineup, we are very confident about the contributions and run volumes that players can deliver for the team. This fosters healthy competition within the group; that’s where we aim to be,” he concluded.