South Africa and New Zealand will both aim for their maiden ICC Women's World T20 title when they lock horns on Sunday
India, despite a loss against New Zealand at home, continues to lead the ongoing WTC cycle points table
Spinners Eden Carson and Amelia Kerr continued their incredible run to put New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup final beating West Indies by eight runs here on Friday. The White Ferns, who have been runners-up in 2009 and 2010 editions, will meet South Africa in the final on Sunday and they only have their two tweakers to thank for defending a total of 128 with such aplomb despite the dangerous Deandra Dottin's 33, which included three sixes in the 16th over bowled by Lea Tahuhu. West Indies managed 120/8 in 20 overs and as much as off-spinner Carson (3/29) dented West Indies with early blows, Kerr's (2/14) leg-breaks along with prized wicket of Dottin played her part splendidly. The duo accounted for 20 opposition wickets (Carson's 8 and Kerr's 12) in the tournament and been lethal weapons for New Zealand in the entire tournament. Fittingly, it was Beijing Olympian Suzie Bates, who bowled the final over with 15 needed and gave away only seven runs to seal the issue. Earlier,
UAE's Dubai International Stadium will host the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on October 20 (Sunday).
A resolute South Africa came up with a clinical performance to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the final of the Women's T20 World Cup here on Thursday. South Africa thus exacted revenge for their loss in the last summit clash at home, when Australia won by 19 runs to lift their sixth title. Put in, Australia were stopped at a modest 134 for five as Beth Mooney top-scored with a 42-ball 44 in the first semifinal. Ayabonga Khaka (2/24) was the most successful bowler for South Africa, even as others chipped in nicely. South Africa completed the task with 16 balls to spare and Anneke Bosch led the way with a scintillating knock of 74 not out in 48 balls. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt contributed a 37-ball 42 at the top of the order. Earlier, Wolvaardt opted to field after winning the toss and her decision was justified as Ayabonga Khaka had Grace Harris and then Marizanne Kapp accounted for the wicket of Georgia Wareham to leave the Australians struggling at 18 for two in
The winners of the two semifinals will face each other in the final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on October 20
The Proteas have won two of their three group-stage matches so far and will be looking to register their third victory to try to get to the top of the points table tonight.
South Africa dominated Scotland in all departments of the game to register a commanding 80-run win in a Women's T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday. Batting first, South Africa posted a strong 166 for five in the allotted 20 overs. In reply, the Scots failed miserably with the bat and were all out for 86 in 17.5 overs. Only two Scotland batters could reach double digits, reflecting their woes. Nonkululeko Mlaba (3/12) was the most successful bowler for South Africa while there were two wickets apiece for Chloe Tryon (2/22) and Nadine de Klerk (2/15). With this win, their second in three matches, South Africa jumped to the top of Group B standings as Scotland occupied the last position. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and her opening partner Tazmin Brits gave South Africa a perfect start, stitching a partnership of 64 runs in only 7.3 overs. Wolvaardt smashed her way to a 27-ball 40, an innings that was laced with five fours and a six, while Brits hit 43 in 35 deliveries, striking five .
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South Africa women vs Scotland women live toss time: The live toss for the South Africa-W vs Scotland-W T20 WC match on October 9 will take place at 3 PM IST today.
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The winner of the England vs South Africa game will jump up to the top spot on the Group B points table
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England beat Bangladesh by 21 runs on Saturday to jump up to the top spot
South Africa proved to be too strong for West Indies as they romped to a 10-wicket win to begin their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on a rousing note here on Friday. Asked to bat first, West Indies were restricted to 118 for six but the total would have been far less than that, had it not been for Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 41-ball 44. For South Africa, left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba returned career-best figures of 4/29, while Marizanne Kapp ended with 2/14. In reply, South Africa completed the task with 13 balls to spare. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt (59 off 55 balls) and Tazmin Brits (57 off 52 balls), who had earlier in the day pulled off an excellent catch at cover point, got the job done easily for last edition's runners-up. Earlier, South Africa bowlers maintained a tight line and length to force the West Indians into back foot, and the day's first breakthrough came about when Marizanne Kapp had Hayley Matthews (10 off 11 balls) caught behind. Qiana Joseph's ...
Both South Africa and West Indies will face a tough task ahead, with 2 defeats each in their warm-up matches going into the tournament.
In the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, ten teams have been divided into two groups of five teams each, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for semifinal.
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The two-time semi-finalists and one-time runners-up, South Africa, will have a strong squad to support their bid for a maiden T20 World Cup title
Saddled with the responsibility of taking South Africa into future, their T20I captain Aiden Markram on Thursday said he has prioritised moulding young players into long-term prospects for the country. The 29-year-old was appointed the skipper ahead of the T20 World Cup, which ended in a title round defeat to India in June before losing to the West Indies in an three-match away series in August. But the tough start has not deterred him, and he is excited about the new crop of South African cricketers. "It's to really support them, help them at training, or wherever they feel they need help," Markram told select media persons in an interaction facilitated by FanCode, the official digital partner of the upcoming South Africa vs Ireland series. "I've been fortunate enough to have played a few games and have a little bit more experience than some of the younger guys. "So, it's about them asking some really good questions and me giving some honest feedback to them, maybe trying to assi