29th game of the 1st group ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Lord’s, London on 28 June 2026 gave a masterclass in high pressure cricket. South African Women they punched a ticket to the semi-finals. Face off against a soulful Bangladesh Women He relied on tactical acumen and veteran all-round composure in his Proteas squad. Marizanne Kapp securing a hard-fought four-wicket victory. A nail-biting finish kept South Africa’s World Cup dreams alive as they crossed the line with four balls to spare.
A disciplined South African attack stopped Bangladesh at a low score
Preferring to bowl first in cloudy London skies, South Africa’s bowling vanguard hit a full mark from the first delivery. Kapp cleared the key and immediately set a flawless tone Juairiya Ferdous for the golden duck. When the veteran booth was over, the pressure intensified Shabnim Ismail fell into a trap Taj Nehar Left leg-first-wicket for 11 Bangladesh turning 2 for 14 over the first four.
Bangladesh found it quite difficult to get boundaries during the forced Powerplay, crawling to 23 for 2 in the cage at the end of the sixth over. Sobhana Mostary He recovered 42 off 48 balls in quick succession with his best shot. Next to it Sharmeen AkhterRelieved by 22 runs, Mostary put up a stabilizing 50-run partnership that offered the Tigers a glimmer of hope.
But the South African left-arm spinner And Kuleko Mlaba Completed the opposition with perfect figures of 22 for 2 with excellent tactical variations. Mlaba dismissed Sharmi in the 15th minute and then cut short Shorna Akter’s stay to quell any late momentum.
Kapp then came back to choke off the innings, finishing an incredibly economical spell of 1-for-9 in 4 innings that included a 17-point ball. Despite an unbeaten, aggressive cameo from the Bangladesh captain Nigar SultanaDestroying 32 off 20 deliveries to drag their team past triple figures, a disciplined Proteas attack restricted Bangladesh to a modest 117 for 5.
South Africa edged past Bangladesh in a nail-biting chase to reach the target
What looked like a simple run of 118 runs quickly turned into a dramatic, visible battle. Reflecting the first innings, South Africa got an immediate shock when he was captained Laura Volwardt It was a clean bowl for the golden duck at the opening Marufa Akter. Go to early damage control, Compensation Britain (20) and Annerie Dercksen combined for a vital 50-run stand, lifting the Proteas to a comfortable 40 for 1 at the end of the Powerplay.
Derksen played an important role as the main aggressor, hitting six boundaries in a crucial 45-ball 45 to win the MVP award. However, Bangladesh refused to back down. Left arm orthodox spinner Actor Nahida Brits eliminated and then successfully turned his head game, using a DRS review to dismiss the dangerous Dercksen in the 15th. When Sanjida Actor Meghla fell into a trap Dane van Niekerk For 4 lbw, South Africa’s middle order began to sweat.
It definitely required nerves of steel to accomplish the ultimate feat. Kapp scored a steady 16 until a fine shot by Sharmi resulted in a disastrous run out. When Nadine de Klerk In the penultimate over, Ritu Moni fell for 15, with South Africa sitting at 113 for 6 at Lord’s, with tensions at their peak.
Finally, it was experiential Chloe Tryon who stepped up to the plate. Unbeaten at 8 to 5, Tryon cruised quietly into the final over, bowling out South Africa to 118 for 6 and securing a sensational semi-final berth.
It was not an easy chase for the Proteas women as Bangladesh battled to the last minute and pushed the contest towards the final 👏#SAVBAN #T20WorldCup #SouthAfricaCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/gSLwgWeMmZ
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