South Africa Women defeated Netherlands Women by 88 runs in a T20 World Cup match in Bristol, boosting their semi-final hopes. Tazmin Brits was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten century, while Ayabonga Khaka claimed three wickets in a clinical bowling performance.
India Women will bat first against South Africa Women in a significant match. Smriti Mandhana's cameo ended early, with India at 30/1 after 3 overs. The pitch is expected to favor spinners.
India Women are 135/5 after 17.2 overs against South Africa Women. Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh scored boundaries, while Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed for 116/5. South Africa is facing over rate penalties.
India Women posted a total of 158/7 against South Africa Women in their T20 match. Despite a promising start, India struggled to build momentum, with South Africa's bowlers taking timely wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma formed a partnership, but neither could provide a finishing flourish.
South Africa Women's innings against India Women features strong batting from Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits, with Kapp reaching her fifty. Despite dropped catches and strategic bowling from India, South Africa maintains a competitive score, needing 37 runs from the final 4 overs.
South Africa Women are 59/2 after 9.6 overs, with Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits building a partnership. Kapp hit a six and a four, while Brits added another boundary. They need 134 runs from 88 balls.
India Women posted 158/7 against South Africa Women. Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen were dismissed early in the chase. India's innings saw a struggle for momentum, with South Africa taking wickets at crucial moments.
Ahead of the India Women vs South Africa Women match, Isa Guha and Katey Martin discuss the pitch conditions, favoring spinners. Both captains, Harmanpreet Kaur (India) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), express their strategies, with India opting to bat first on Kaur's 200th game.
South Africa Women are chasing a target against India, but the required run rate is climbing. Tazmin Brits is struggling to score quickly, and key batter Marizanne Kapp is trying to keep the chase alive with aggressive shots. South Africa is 59/2 at the halfway mark, needing 100 runs from 10 overs.
South Africa Women are struggling in their match against Australia, reaching 99/7 after 14.5 overs. Key wickets include Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp, with Alana King taking two wickets. The Proteas need 77 runs from 38 balls.
South Africa Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia Women in their T20 World Cup match. Wolvaardt cited their strong chasing record and good preparation as reasons for the decision. Australia Women's captain Sophie Molineux expressed confidence in her team's ability to bat first on a slower pitch.
Australia Women are 24/2 after 3.5 overs against South Africa Women. Shabnim Ismail took a wicket, and Beth Mooney fell for a low score. Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll also lost their wickets early in the match.
Australia Women posted 172/8 against South Africa Women, with Phoebe Litchfield scoring 42 in the Powerplay. South Africa's bowling attack, led by Mlaba, De Klerk, and Khaka with two wickets each, struggled to contain Australia's middle-order rebuild. Ellyse Perry contributed 30s in a 58-run partnership with Georgia Wareham.
South Africa Women are in a precarious position, needing 130 runs off 84 balls with two key wickets down. Australia's bowlers have been effective, exploiting the slow and awkward bounce of the pitch. Nadine De Klerk and Laura Wolvaardt are attempting to rebuild the innings.
South Africa women's national cricket team have announced their squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail making a surprise return from retirement. Led by Laura Wolvaardt, the Proteas will aim for their first ICC title after back-to-back runner-up finishes. Experienced players like Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk also feature in the squad.
India Women are chasing 156 runs against South Africa Women in a T20 match. At the end of the 12th over, India have scored 76 runs, losing 3 wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur and Bharti Fulmali are building a partnership with 105 runs needed from the final 10 overs. South African bowlers have controlled the game with tight bowling, though Fulmali has hit boundaries including a six.
South Africa Women are batting in the first innings against India Women. Captain Laura Wolvaardt has scored a fifty, while India bowlers have taken two wickets. The match is being played in South Africa with the hosts at 82/2 after losing early wickets.
