falling short

Pudgy as a girl and not particularly popular with the boys, she refused to be judged by patriarchal standards even if she judged herself harshly for falling short.

New Zealand's elation was heartbreakingly juxtaposed by South Africa's despair, falling short at the final hurdle once more as the country's agonising wait for a global cricket title - men's or women's - continues.

If she missed her daily target, she had to write a statement to her manager explaining the reasons for falling short.

The simple target will be going one better after just falling short against Northampton in last season's final.

It grew 4.7% in the three months to June, falling short of expectations after a stronger start in the first three months of 2024.