Veteran New Zealand batter Suzie Bates is feeling upbeat about the way New Zealand performed against Australia in their Women's World Cup opener despite the loss. They will now be facing South Africa on Monday, October 6, and will be looking to get their first win on the board. 

South Africa were bundled out for just 69 against England in their opening game and their confidence would have taken a hit after the same. However, Bates is a firm believer that the Protea women are more than capable of putting this loss behind them and she is wary of their strengths as a side.