29th match of Group 1 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup A masterclass in high-stakes pressure cricket delivered at Lord’s, London, on June 28, 2026 south african women Secured my ticket for the semi-finals. compete against a zealot bangladesh women lineup, the Proteas relied on tactical acumen and the veteran all-rounder’s ice-cool composure marijane kapp To secure a hard-fought four-wicket win. In a thrilling match, South Africa won with four balls remaining and kept their World Cup dreams firmly intact.
South Africa’s disciplined attack restricts Bangladesh to a low score
Electing to bowl first under overcast London skies, South Africa’s bowling attack performed brilliantly from the very first ball. Kapp immediately sets a flawless tone as he cleans up the opener. Juaria Firdous For a golden goose. When the pressure on the experienced player from the pavilion end increased rapidly Shabnim Ismail trapped Taj Nehar Leg before wicket on 11 runs, departure bangladesh The score in the first four overs was 14 runs for two wickets.
Bangladesh found it incredibly difficult to hit boundaries during the mandatory powerplay, leaving their score at 23 for 2 by the end of the sixth over. Shobhana Mostri Started the recovery with a bold and highest scoring innings of 42 runs off 48 balls. Together Sharmin AkhtarMostori, who was out after scoring 22 runs, built a steady 50-run partnership, giving Tigresses a ray of hope.
However, the South African left-arm spinner nonkululeko mlaba Broke the resistance with excellent tactical variations, finishing with superb figures of 2 for 22. Mlaba dismissed Sharmin in the 15th over and subsequently cut the ball to Shaunna Ector to prevent any late overs momentum.
Kapp then returned to hit a four in the death overs and completed an incredibly economical spell of 1 for 9 from his 4 overs, which included a remarkable 17 dot balls. Bangladesh captain remains unbeaten despite aggressive cameo Nigar SultanaScoring 32 runs from 20 balls to take her team past the triple-figure mark, the disciplined Proteas attack restricted Bangladesh to a modest score of 117 for 5.
South Africa gave tough challenge to Bangladesh to reach the target
What seemed to be a straightforward chase of 118 soon turned into a dramatic, must-see battle. Reflecting on the first innings, South Africa suffered an immediate blow as captain Laura Wolvaardt Clean bowled for a golden duck on the opening delivery by marufa actor. Emphasize prompt damage control, Tazmin Brits (20) and Anne Dirksen together made an important partnership of 50 runs, which took the Proteas to a comfortable position of 40 runs for 1 wicket by the end of the powerplay.
Dirksen played a key role as the primary attacker, hitting six fours in a crucial 45 off 45 balls to earn MVP honours. Nevertheless, Bangladesh refused to back down. left arm orthodox spinner nahida actor Turned the game on its head by removing Britts and then successfully using a DRS review to dismiss a dangerous Dirksen in the 15th over. When? serious actor meghla trapped den van niekerk LBW for 4 runs, South Africa’s middle order started sweating.
Full strength was needed in the final overs. Cap contributed 16 consecutive runs, but excellent fielding from Sharmin resulted in a catastrophic run-out. When? Nadine de Klerk Ritu Mooney was out for 15 runs in the last over, the tension was at its peak at Lord’s and South Africa’s score was 113 runs for 6 wickets.
After all, it was experienced chloe tryon Who stepped up to the plate. Making 8 not out from 5 balls, Tryon calmly bowled the final over to leave South Africa at 118 for 6, sealing their place in the semi-finals.
It was not an easy chase for the Proteas Women as Bangladesh fought hard till the last moment, taking the contest down to the final over.#SAvBAN #T20WorldCup #SouthAfricaCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/gSLwgWeMmZ
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