Kayla Reyneke staying in the present despite World Cup approaching

She was speaking after the team’s 6-wicket loss to the home team in Auckland earlier today, which leaves them trailing the five-match T20 series 2-1 with two to go. Reyneke scored a quick fire 34 from 20 balls coming in at number seven in the batting order, and says she’s not thinking of World Cup selection as yet despite bursting onto the scene this year.

"Look I'm still new in the set up, and as the Proteas team as a whole, we don't want to look too far ahead. Yes, we are aware of the World Cup that's coming up, but we have a New Zealand series and a series against India to complete. We just taking it game by game."

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The 20-year-old identified what exactly went wrong for them in this match, having posted a 149 first innings total at Eden Park. She believes they definitely did not post enough on the scoreboard, and also says they were too loose with the ball.

Reyneke’s innings included three sixes and two fours, and she explained what her role in the team is with her position. She added that reading the game is also important and knowing what is needed at that particular time.

"I think in the finisher role, it's about power hitting. It's not always about coming in and going hard straight off the bat, but it's also about reading the situation and where the game is at."

The fourth match is in Wellington on Sunday, and will determine whether or not South Africa stay alive in the series. Reyneke believes that they have enough quality in the team to stage a come-back, and will be working to fix their mistakes in the next 24 hours.

"One game can't define us as a team. We have good cricketing brains in not only the management department, but also in the player's camp. 

"It's still a long tour to go so we're trying to stay as positive as possible and not look too far ahead."