London, July 3 -- South Africa coach Mandla Mashimbyi insists his side will learn valuable lessons from crashing out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to England in the semi-final stage.

The Proteas were outclassed in a final four matchup at The Oval on Thursday, with the tournament hosts moving through to Sunday's title decider against Australia with an impressive 40-run triumph over Mashimbyi's charges.

There were glimpses of South Africa's best as they made early inroads with three quick wickets, but a century partnership from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight swung the momentum back into the hosts' favour much to the chagrin of Mashimbyi, according to ICC.

"You just lose and you learn," Mashimbyi said after the semi-final defeat to ...