South African Women secured a 10-wicket victory against West Indian women In the 3rd match ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024It was held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. South Africa, who preferred to bowl first after winning the toss, produced a brilliant all-round performance to comprehensively chase down West Indies’ modest target.
Nonkululeko Mlaba shines with the ball
West Indies Women struggled to build momentum throughout their innings, posting 118/6 in the allotted 20 overs. Stephanie Taylor was an outstanding performer, scoring 44 runs off 41 balls, including two fours and a six. However, he found little support from his teammates To Shemaine Campbell (17 off 21) and Zaida James (15 off 13) provides some contributions Deandra Dottin It resulted in 13 runs.
And Kuleko Mlaba He bowled for South Africa, claiming four wickets for 29 runs with four overs. Marizanne Kapp also impressed with figures of 2/14, further tightening the screws on the West Indies batting order. South Africa’s disciplined bowling kept the West Indies batsmen in check and restricted them to a below par total.
Clinical follow-up by Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits
In reply, South Africa Women made light work of the chase and reached the target in just 17.5 overs without losing a wicket. Laura Volwardt and Compensation Britain Wolvaardt hit 59 off 55 balls, including seven fours, while the Brits hit 57 off 52 to hit six boundaries.
The West Indies bowlers failed to make any headway as the South Africans were able to pace their innings comfortably. Despite their efforts, the West Indies bowling unit lacked the clout to put any pressure on the South African batting pair.
Mlaba’s excellent handling of the ball earned him the Man of the Match award. His four-wicket haul was instrumental in dismantling the West Indies batting order and giving South Africa the lead in the match.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
Impressive fifties from Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits lead the South African chase
#Whatever you need #T20WorldCup #SavWI pic.twitter.com/nl0pFqmR9G
— ICC (@ICC) October 4, 2024
Take a bow, Nonkululeko Mlaba!
An incredible 4 wickets in just 4 overs – pure brilliance!
Talk about making your mark!
#AlwaysHigh #Come with me #BeHisSide #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/8gN0qr88JB
— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) October 4, 2024
Clinic from Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits.
— CS Chiwanza (@CSChiwanza) October 4, 2024
A clinic provided by South Africa in all departments.
Spectacular: Bowling plans, execution by most of the bowlers, bowling changes by Laura Wolvaardt and then the opening duo using the Batting Powerplay.
— Jeet Vachharajani (Women’s Cricket) (@Jeetv27WC) October 4, 2024
https://twitter.com/TSportsRYK/status/1842186289057300487
Tazmin Brits story is inspiring omg
— K
(@K10kTxc) October 4, 2024
Excellent spell from Nonkululeko Mlaba as he picked up 4 wickets for South Africa to restrict West Indies to just 118/6!
#RishabhPant #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #AbhimanyuEaswaran #PAKvENG #INDvsNZ #Iran Cup #T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/r8H22KQQ3U
— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) October 4, 2024
Clean as a whistle run from Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits. #T20WorldCup @Xpress_Sports
— Kalyani Mangale (@MangaleKalyani) October 4, 2024
Take a bow, Nonkululeko Mlaba!
An incredible 4 wickets in just 4 overs – pure brilliance!
Talk about making your mark!
— Audrin Van Schoor (@audas_vanschoor) October 4, 2024
Nonkululeko Mlaba’s impressive 4/29 halts West Indies’ progress in Dubai
— BabarAzamOfficial
(@Bobi_1A) October 4, 2024
4/29 career best figures for Nonkululeko Mlaba today
2nd South African spinner to take 4 wickets in a Women’s T20 World Cup match#T20WorldCup #SavWI
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) October 4, 2024
Half-century mark for Captain Wolvaardt
#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/NW7LPFBpTF
– Valencia M Seshoene (@VeighMo) October 4, 2024
Top 50 #T20WorldCup 2024 @LauraWolvaardt
— Vinay Pawanist (@saivinay07) October 4, 2024
#Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt smashed the Women’s first half-century #T20WorldCup.
Respect! pic.twitter.com/oM0wNPFvLm— Tiisetso Malepa (@TiisetsoMalepa) October 4, 2024
50 for Laura Wolvaardt!
— guy (@coffeempties) October 4, 2024
Laura WolWaardt
— sushil (@br0ulette) October 4, 2024
Tazmin Brits gets 50 on the board! pic.twitter.com/c0itGiC46g
— Keemetswe
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