South Africa delivered a resounding performance, crushing Bangladesh by seven wickets in their Group B match of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday. The South African batters showcased their dominance on a slow pitch, comfortably chasing down a target of 107 runs in just 17.2 overs.
Tazmin Brits played a crucial role in the chase, top-scoring with a composed 42 runs off 41 balls, including five boundaries. She shared a crucial 53-run partnership for the second wicket with Anneke Bosch (25), after the early dismissal of Laura Wolvaardt (7). Chloe Tryon (14 not out) and Marizanne Kapp (13 not out) provided the finishing touches, ensuring a comfortable victory.
Bangladesh’s batting struggled on a pitch that seemed to hinder scoring opportunities. After losing Dilara Akter early, Bangladesh adopted a conservative approach, but ultimately left themselves with too much to do in the latter stages. Opener Shathi Rani (19 runs off 30 balls) and skipper Nigar Sultana (32 runs off 38 balls) made contributions, but failed to break the shackles. Sobhana Mostary’s 38 runs off 43 balls offered some resistance, but Bangladesh’s overall batting performance fell short.
South Africa’s bowling attack was led by the experienced Marizanne Kapp, who took a crucial wicket and conceded just 10 runs in four overs. Nonkululeko Mlaba also impressed with figures of 1-11 in her four overs, contributing significantly to the South African victory. This win cements South Africa’s strong start to the tournament, while Bangladesh will be looking to regroup and improve their performance in upcoming matches.
