The evening session of the 2023 Netball World Cup was a hive of activity as the host nation, South Africa’s #SPARProteas, put up a brilliant display against Sri Lanka at Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday, 29 July.
The Proteas celebrated renowned goal defender, Karla Pretorius’ 100 caps in style with a 87-32 victory over the Sri Lankans.
The Norma Plummer coached side will now shift focus to their next Pool C encounter against Jamaica on Sunday, 30 July at 18h00 CAT.
At CTICC 2, Scotland defeated Barbados 53-44, after a commanding performance throughout their encounter.
In the final matches of the day, Trinidad & Tobago beat Singapore 49-36, and England defeated Malawi 62-39.
Fixtures: Netball World Cup on Sunday, 30 July
CTICC1
9am | Pool A
Australia v Fiji
11am | Pool D
New Zealand v Singapore
4pm | Pool B
England v Scotland
6pm | Pool C
Jamaica v South Africa
CTICC2
9am | Pool C
Wales v Sri Lanka
11am | Pool B
Malawi v Barbados
4pm | Pool D
Uganda v Trinidad & Tobago
6pm | Pool A
Tonga v Zimbabwe
Photo 1 Caption: The evening session of the 2023 Netball World Cup was a hive of activity as the host nation, South Africa’s #SPARProteas, put up a brilliant display against Sri Lanka at Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday, 29 July. Photo: Ashley Vlotman