South Africa Women Knock Bangladesh Women Out of T20 World Cup with Convincing Victory
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| South Africa Women secured a decisive seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women, knocking Bangladesh out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. / Getty |
In a decisive match at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa Women triumphed over Bangladesh Women by seven wickets, effectively ending the latter's campaign in the tournament. This win propels the Proteas to the top of the group table, keeping their hopes alive for a semi-final berth, contingent on other results going their way.
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh Women had a shaky start as Dilara Akter fell for a silver duck in the very first over. However, Shathi Rani and Sobhana Mostary stabilized the innings with a partnership of 36 runs. Rani was dismissed for 19, but Mostary continued to build momentum alongside captain Nigar Sultana. Their partnership flourished with a solid 45 runs until Mostary fell for 38 in the 18th over, leaving Sultana unbeaten on 32. Bangladesh Women finished their innings with a modest total of 106/3.
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The South African bowlers played a pivotal role in restricting the Bangladeshi batting lineup, with Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, and Nonkululeko Mlaba each claiming a wicket. Kapp's experience shone through as she consistently applied pressure throughout the innings.
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| Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits started the chase for South Africa Women, with Brits scoring a crucial 42 off 41 balls. / Getty |
In response, South Africa Women’s chase began on a shaky note, losing skipper Laura Wolvaardt for just 7 runs to Fahima Akter in the third over. However, Tazmin Brits and Anneke Bosch steadied the ship, with Bosch scoring a run-a-ball 25 before her dismissal in the 12th over. Brits then led the charge with a solid 42 off 41 balls, playing a crucial role in anchoring the innings.
With the required runs ticking away, Marizanne Kapp (13*) and Chloe Tryon (14*) guided South Africa Women to victory, reaching the target in 17.2 overs, finishing at 107/3. Fahima Khatun was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, securing impressive figures of 2/19 in her four overs, but it wasn’t enough to defend the modest total.
With this comprehensive victory, South Africa Women have demonstrated their intent in the tournament, while Bangladesh Women exit the competition, reflecting on a campaign that saw them struggle to find form. The Proteas will now watch closely as the tournament progresses, hoping for favorable outcomes in other matches to secure their spot in the semi-finals.
Match Summary:
Bangladesh Women: 106/3 (20 overs)
- Sobhana Mostary 38 (46), Nigar Sultana 32* (34)
- Marizanne Kapp 1/18, Nonkululeko Mlaba 1/22
South Africa Women: 107/3 (17.2 overs)
- Tazmin Brits 42 (41), Anneke Bosch 25 (25)
- Fahima Khatun 2/19, Ritu Moni 1/25
Result: South Africa Women won by 7 wickets