SA-W vs BAN-W Ball by Ball Commentary

BAN-W

117/5(20.0 ov)

SA-W

118/6(19.2 ov)

South Africa Women beat Bangladesh Women by 4 wickets

Commentary

South Africa Women

1:05 PM IST Onto the big one - That wraps up the penultimate Group Stage fixture of the T20 World Cup. South Africa Women pick up two crucial points to keep their semifinal hopes firmly alive, while Bangladesh Women bow out of the tournament with a defeat but plenty of positives to take away. Now, all eyes turn to the blockbuster clash at Lord's, where Australia Women take on India Women with a semifinal spot on the line. The toss is done and India have elected to BAT first. A win for India seals qualification, but if they fall short, South Africa will book their place instead. Simply switch tabs and join us for all the action. See you there!

1:04 PM IST The victorious skipper of South Africa Women - Laura Wolvaardt admits it is not the way South Africa Women would have liked to finish the chase. While pleased with the excellent bowling effort, she feels the side should have restricted Bangladesh Women to around 100. She also credits Bangladesh's slow spin bowling for making the chase tricky. With their fate not in their own hands, she says the team will now be watching the next game closely and cheering on Australia Women.

1:02 PM IST The captain for Bangladesh Women - Nigar Sultana feels Bangladesh lost the game by losing early wickets in the Powerplay. While the batters did well to build a partnership, she believes the side failed to score enough runs through the middle overs. A strong finish would have lifted the total, but she feels Bangladesh still fell 10-15 runs short, which ultimately cost them both the match and their campaign. The Bangladesh skipper is full of praise for her bowlers and fielders, saying the way they fought until the very last ball makes her proud. Although Bangladesh came into the tournament hoping to win more matches, she sees the two victories as a significant achievement and is delighted with the commitment shown by every player, who gave their all for the team throughout the campaign.

1:00 PM IST Time to hear from the two captains now...

1:00 PM IST Bangladesh bow out with heads held high - Bangladesh Women can take plenty of heart from not just this spirited bowling effort, but their tournament as a whole. Finishing with two wins and three defeats, they gave a good account of themselves and gained valuable experience for the future. In this game, Marufa Akter struck with a beauty to remove Laura Wolvaardt off the very first ball, while the bowlers stayed disciplined and the fielders threw themselves around to save every run. Nahida Akter claimed two wickets, with Sanjida Akter Meghla and Ritu Moni chipping in one apiece to keep Bangladesh in the contest, but in the end, they just fell short.

12:55 PM IST Tigresses struggle to a modest total - Bangladesh Women huffed and puffed their way to a below-par total. Sobhana Mostary top-scored with 42 and added 56 with Sharmin Akter, but it was skipper Nigar Sultana's quickfire 32 off 20 that provided the late spark, leaving many to wonder if she should have come in earlier. South Africa Women were disciplined with the ball, with Nonkululeko Mlaba leading the way with 2/22, while Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail and Nadine de Klerk chipped in with a wicket each to keep Bangladesh in check.

12:54 PM IST South Africa scrape through nervy chase - South Africa Women suffered an early blow as Laura Wolvaardt fell off the very first ball, but Tazmin Brits and Annerie Dercksen steadied the innings with a cautious 52-run partnership. A mini collapse left them wobbling at 59/3, but Dercksen kept the scoreboard ticking before falling for a run-a-ball 45 with plenty still to do. Marizanne Kapp chipped in with crucial runs, though her run-out added to the tension. Nadine de Klerk's couple of boundaries in the penultimate over brought the equation down to five needed off the last over, but she too couldn't finish the job. It was Chloe Tryon who eventually sealed the win, rather scrappily, a fitting reflection of South Africa's hard-fought chase.

12:56 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Marizanne Kapp wins the award for her all-round performance. 1/9 with the ball and 16 off 21 with the bat. She says that she was disappointed not to hit the stumps more often, but felt the bowling unit as a whole did a good job. She shares that they will take the win and emphasized that, in a World Cup, a win is a win, even if things got nervy for them towards the end.

12:45 PM IST Proteas survive Bangladesh scare - South Africa Women have just about got over the line, and while it was far from convincing, they have done exactly what they needed to. It will be more relief than celebration for the Proteas, who must now hope Australia Women can do them a favour by beating India Women to seal their place in the semifinals. Bangladesh Women, meanwhile, deserve immense credit. Playing at Lord's for the first time, they rose to the occasion brilliantly, made a real contest of it and pushed South Africa all the way to the final over.

End of over 19.25 runs

SA-W: 118/6CRR: 6.10

Ball

Chloe Tryon:8 (5)

Sinalo Jafta:0 (1)

Marufa Akter:3.2-0-23-1

19.2

Marufa Akter to Chloe Tryon, 1 run

105.4kph

TRYON HITS THE WINNING RUN! Fuller than a length, around off. Tryon lifts it over the extra cover fielder and takes the single. South Africa Women win by 4 wickets with four balls to spare.

19.1

Marufa Akter to Chloe Tryon, 4 runs

103.3kph

FOUR! Edged away! Fuller than a length, around off. Tryon pushes at it, gets the outside edge that runs down to deep third for a streaky boundary. A few of the Bangladesh players are down on the ground in agony. Scores are level now.

12:44 PM IST Marufa Akter will bowl the final over. South Africa Women need 5 runs. Can she pull off something special here? All three results are still possible.

End of over 195 runs

SA-W: 113/6CRR: 5.95RRR: 5

Ball

Sinalo Jafta:0 (1)

Chloe Tryon:3 (3)

Ritu Moni:4-0-24-1

18.6

Ritu Moni to Sinalo Jafta, no run

91.9kph

Slower length ball on off. Jafta taps into the off-side.

12:41 PM IST Bangladesh Women are still alive in the game. Sinalo Jafta comes in at number 8.

18.5

Ritu Moni to Nadine De Klerk, no run

93.2kph

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Ritu Moni gets the big fish! Slower ball on a length, around off. de Klerk crouches low and slogs it high toward the deep mid-wicket region. She gets the height but not enough distance, and Shorna Akter comes in from the ropes and takes a brilliant catch, diving forward. South Africa are six down.

Nadine De Klerk

15 (14b 2x4 0x6)SR: 107.14

c Shorna Akter b Ritu Moni

18.4

Ritu Moni to Chloe Tryon, 1 run

On a length, around off. Tryon punches this toward wide of mid off for one.

18.4

Ritu Moni to Chloe Tryon, 1 run

WIDE! Serves it full and down the leg. Tryon plays and misses. Wide signaled.

18.3

Ritu Moni to Nadine De Klerk, 1 run

Fuller than a length on the leg. de Klerk flicks it through backward square leg and they settle for one.

18.2

Ritu Moni to Chloe Tryon, 1 run

Pitched full on off. Tryon eases it to long off for one.

18.1

Ritu Moni to Nadine De Klerk, 1 run

Slower length ball on off. Dabbed toward short third for a single.

End of over 1811 runs

SA-W: 108/5CRR: 6.00RRR: 5

Ball

Nadine De Klerk:13 (11)

Chloe Tryon:1 (1)

Nahida Akter:4-0-24-2

17.6

Nahida Akter to Nadine De Klerk, 1 run

Flatter delivery, around off. de Klerk punches it toward the cover fielder and calls for a risky single. A better throw from the fielder toward the keeper would have seen Tryon in trouble. South Africa Women need 10 off the last two overs now.

17.5

Nahida Akter to Nadine De Klerk, 4 runs

79.4kph

FOUR! Smart batting! Flighted full, around off. de Klerk gets across and slogs it toward the deep backward square leg region for a clever boundary.

17.4

Nahida Akter to Chloe Tryon, 1 run

78.5kph

Tossed up full at the stumps. Pushed past the left of the bowler for one.

12:34 PM IST Huge moment in the game. Chloe Tryon walks in at number 7.

17.3

Nahida Akter to Nadine De Klerk, no run

OUT! KAPP IS RUN OUT! A low full toss on off. Nadine De Klerk drives it toward the gap at the point region and calls for one. Sharmin Akhter, there puts the dive and makes a fine stop. She throws the ball at the keeper's end and Kapp, despite putting the dive, is short of the crease. South Africa Women are five down, still needing 16 runs in 15 balls.

Nadine De Klerk

8 (9b 1x4 0x6)SR: 88.89

run out (Sharmin Akhter / Nigar Sultana)

17.2

Nahida Akter to Nadine De Klerk, 4 runs

FOUR! Smashed! Tosses it full, just outside off. de Klerk shimmies down and drills it through the gap at extra cover for a much needed boundary. 16 needed off 16 balls.

100 Runs for the teamSouth Africa Women

Runs: 102/4

17.1

Nahida Akter to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

76.9kph

Flighted full, around off. Kapp drills it toward deep cover point for one.

End of over 175 runs

SA-W: 97/4CRR: 5.71RRR: 7

Ball

Nadine De Klerk:4 (7)

Marizanne Kapp:15 (20)

Ritu Moni:3-0-19-0

16.6

Ritu Moni to Nadine De Klerk, no run

Slower ball on the full, on off. Nadine De Klerk chips it toward the fielder at short extra cover. South Africa Women are 97/4 after 17 overs.

16.5

Ritu Moni to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

Slower length ball on off. Kapp punches it toward the fielder at mid off, and she sets off for a single. A direct hit at the bowler's end would have been curtains for Kapp.

16.4

Ritu Moni to Nadine De Klerk, 1 run

Full pitcher at the stumps. de Klerk lifts it over the bowler's head for a single. South Africa Women need 22 runs off 20 balls.

16.3

Ritu Moni to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

91.6kph

Fuller than a length around off. Kapp times it toward deep extra cover for one.

16.2

Ritu Moni to Nadine De Klerk, 1 run

On a length, on off. de Klerk taps into the gap at short cover and they cross for a single.

16.1

Ritu Moni to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

91.0kph

Slower full ball, around off. Kapp on drives it toward long on for one.

12:26 PM IST Ritu Moni (2-0-14-0) is back into the attack.

End of over 161 run

SA-W: 92/4CRR: 5.75RRR: 6.50

Ball

Nadine De Klerk:2 (4)

Marizanne Kapp:12 (17)

Rabeya Khan:4-0-17-0

15.6

Rabeya Khan to Nadine De Klerk, no run

77.9kph

Just a single off the over! Tosses it full, on off. de Klerk prods and defends this toward the point fielder.

15.5

Rabeya Khan to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

Tosses it full, around off. Kapp drills this to wide of long off for one.

15.4

Rabeya Khan to Marizanne Kapp, no run

Flighted very full, just outside off. Kapp looks to sweep but misses and wears on the pad. Appeal from the bowler for LBW is turned down.

15.3

Rabeya Khan to Marizanne Kapp, no run

77.0kph

Tosses it full, just outside off. Kapp sweeps it toward short fine leg. Three dots in a row.

15.2

Rabeya Khan to Marizanne Kapp, no run

Shorter and wider outside off. Kapp reaches for it and guides it toward short third.

15.1

Rabeya Khan to Marizanne Kapp, no run

77.7kph

Flatter googly, on off. Kapp stays back and steers it to the point fielder.

End of over 154 runs

SA-W: 91/4CRR: 6.07RRR: 5.40

Ball

Marizanne Kapp:11 (12)

Nadine De Klerk:2 (3)

Nahida Akter:3-0-13-2

14.6

Nahida Akter to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

79.4kph

Tossed up full, on off. Kapp sits low and sweeps it to deep backward square leg for one. South Africa Women are 91/4 after 15 overs.

14.5

Nahida Akter to Nadine De Klerk, 1 run

77.2kph

Flighted full, at the stumps. de Klerk looks to drive through covers but works it off the inner half toward deep mid-wicket. Single.

14.4

Nahida Akter to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

Tossed up around off. Kapp comes forward and drives uppishly through covers for one.

14.3

Nahida Akter to Nadine De Klerk, 1 run

Floated full on the leg. de Klerk prods and works it through square leg for one.

14.2

Nahida Akter to Nadine De Klerk, no run

78.1kph

Flatter arm ball at the stumps. de Klerk chips it to the right of the bowler.

12:20 PM IST Nadine De Klerk comes in at number 6.

14.1

Nahida Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

77.7kph

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Flatter delivery, around off. Annerie Dercksen plays away from the body and looks to cut, but misses. Big appeal from the keeper for caught behind, but the umpire turns it down. Nigar Sultana looks confident and takes the review. The UltraEdge shows a small spike on the bat, and the decision is reversed to OUT. Annerie Dercksen departs for a run-a-ball 45. South Africa Women are four down and in a spot of bother.

Annerie Dercksen

45 (45b 2x4 2x6)SR: 100.00

c Nigar Sultana b Nahida Akter

12:16 PM IST DRINKS! South Africa Women are in control of the chase, needing just 31 runs from the final six overs. Annerie Dercksen will aim to anchor the innings through to the end, while Marizanne Kapp looks to provide steady support at the other end. Bangladesh Women have bowled well to this point and will still be hoping to trigger a late wobble in the Proteas lineup.

End of over 1411 runs

SA-W: 87/3CRR: 6.21RRR: 5.16

Ball

Annerie Dercksen:45 (44)

Marizanne Kapp:9 (10)

Sanjida Akter Meghla:4-0-28-1

13.6

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

78.9kph

Flatter delivery, around off. Dercksen punches this to deep extra cover for one.

13.5

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

79.4kph

On a length, on the leg. Kapp knocks it toward long on for one.

13.4

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Marizanne Kapp, no run

80.1kph

Flatter and quicker, just outside off. Kapp hangs back and steers it toward backward point.

13.3

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 3 runs

Flatter delivery, around off. Dercksen looks to punch from the crease, gets the outside edge that runs past the short third, and they take three runs.

13.2

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, no run

Very full at the stumps. Dercksen bunts it to short cover.

13.1

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 6 runs

76.0kph

SIX! High and handsome! Flighted full, on off. Dercksen clears the front leg and launches it over the bowler's head. Clears the ropes, and she gets the maximum.

End of over 136 runs

SA-W: 76/3CRR: 5.85RRR: 6

Ball

Annerie Dercksen:35 (40)

Marizanne Kapp:8 (8)

Ritu Moni:2-0-14-0

12.6

Ritu Moni to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

91.5kph

Pace off on a length, at the stumps. Dercksen tucks it toward deep mid-wicket for another single.

12.5

Ritu Moni to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

91.3kph

Pace off on a length, on the leg. Kapp flicks it toward deep square leg for a run.

12.4

Ritu Moni to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

91.2kph

Slower ball on the full at the stumps. Dercksen flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

12.3

Ritu Moni to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

Full pitcher at the stumps. Kapp eases this to long on for one.

12.2

Ritu Moni to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

90.4kph

Pace off on a length on off. Dercksen knocks it toward the wide of long-on for a single. Kapp was looking for the second but was sent back.

12.1

Ritu Moni to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

88.2kph

Slower length ball at the stumps. Kapp works it through mid-wicket for one.

12:07 PM IST Annerie Dercksen looks a bit uncomfortable after the dive. She is smiling but in pain. The physio comes out to have a look. She is fine and will carry on.

End of over 127 runs

SA-W: 70/3CRR: 5.83RRR: 6

Ball

Marizanne Kapp:5 (5)

Annerie Dercksen:32 (37)

Rabeya Khan:3-0-16-0

11.6

Rabeya Khan to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

77.2kph

Flatter googly, at the stumps. Kapp tries to turn into the leg side but gets a soft leading edge toward short cover. They scamper for a quick single. Dercksen dives and makes her ground. South Africa Women need 48 runs off the final 8 overs.

11.5

Rabeya Khan to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

77.3kph

Flatter, just outside off. Dercksen punches this to deep cover for one.

11.4

Rabeya Khan to Annerie Dercksen, 2 runs

75.1kph

Flatter delivery around off. Dercksen stays back and punches it toward deep extra cover. A diving stop near the ropes keeps it to two.

Annerie Dercksen

Runs: 31(36)SR: 86.11

11.3

Rabeya Khan to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

77.5kph

Flatter leg break, on off. Kapp turns it toward short mid-wicket and scampers for a quick single.

11.2

Rabeya Khan to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

73.0kph

Flatter on the leg. Nudged through mid-wicket for one.

11.1

Rabeya Khan to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

78.6kph

Tossed up on a length on off. Kapp taps into the off-side for a single.

End of over 114 runs

SA-W: 63/3CRR: 5.73RRR: 6.11

Ball

Marizanne Kapp:2 (2)

Annerie Dercksen:28 (34)

Nahida Akter:2-0-9-1

10.6

Nahida Akter to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

77.2kph

Looped up on off. Kapp eases this to long off for one.

10.5

Nahida Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

76.5kph

Flatter, just outside off. Annerie Dercksen punches it toward deep cover point for one.

10.4

Nahida Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

Tosses it full, at the stumps. Dercksen drives and picks out the short extra cover fielder.

10.3

Nahida Akter to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run

79.4kph

Flighted full, on off. Kapp gets forward and eases it to long off for one.

10.2

Nahida Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

78.4kph

Looped up around off. Driven to deep cover for a single.

10.1

Nahida Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

73.1kph

Tosses it full, around off. Annerie Dercksen drives and finds the cover fielder.

12:00 PM IST Halfway mark reached. Back-to-back wickets from Bangladesh Women have given them some hope here. Marizanne Kapp is the next batter in.

End of over 104 runs

SA-W: 59/3CRR: 5.90RRR: 5.90

Ball

Dane Van Niekerk:4 (5)

Annerie Dercksen:26 (30)

Sanjida Akter Meghla:3-0-17-1

9.6

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Dane Van Niekerk, no run

80.0kph

OUT! LBW! Sanjida Akter Meghla strikes now. She delivers the arm ball, full and on middle, angling in. Dane Van Niekerk looks for the reverse sweep again but this is too full for that shot and she plays over it as the ball goes and hits the pads. Another big shout for LBW, and up goes the finger. It looks plumb and Dane does not even bother to review it. South Africa Women slip from 52/1 to 59/3.

Dane Van Niekerk

4 (5b 0x4 0x6)SR: 80.00

lbw b Sanjida Akter Meghla

9.5

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Dane Van Niekerk, no run

79.0kph

Slows it up, full and on off, Dane Van Niekerk fends it to the off side.

9.4

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Dane Van Niekerk, no run

76.8kph

Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Dane Van Niekerk goes for the reverse sweep but misses as the ball pops up in the air off her gloves. Nigar Sultana, the keeper, fails to reach it. There is an appeal for LBW from the bowler, but turned down. Sultana has a chat with her bowler but does not take the review.

9.3

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

79.2kph

Short again and outside off, Annerie Dercksen cuts it to deep point for a run.

9.2

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 2 runs

73.5kph

Slows it up, shortish and around off, Annerie Dercksen steers it a bit uppishly but wide of backward point. The fielder from short third tries to stop it but ends up kicking it away. Dane wants the second and has to stretch a bit in the end to make her ground.

9.1

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Dane Van Niekerk, 1 run

78.4kph

Floated, full and on middle, Dane Van Niekerk steps across and clips it towards square leg for a single.

End of over 95 runs

SA-W: 55/2CRR: 6.11RRR: 5.72

Ball

Dane Van Niekerk:3 (1)

Annerie Dercksen:23 (28)

Nahida Akter:1-0-5-1

8.6

Nahida Akter to Dane Van Niekerk, 3 runs

78.1kph

Fires this one, full and on middle and leg, Dane Van Niekerk shuffles across and paddles it away towards fine leg. The fielder from short fine chases after it and dives to push it back inside. Three taken.

11:53 AM IST End of the 52-run stand. Dane Van Niekerk comes out to the middle now.

8.5

Nahida Akter to Tazmin Brits, no run

79.2kph

OUT! TAKEN! Nahida Akter gets a big breakthrough here. She tosses it up, keeps the legnth full but the line outside off. Tazmin Brits gets down on one knee for the slog sweep but has to drag it and in the process only manages to get a top edge. It flies down to long on, where Marufa Akter moves to her left and takes a fine catch. She turns around and looks to the pavillion with her arms aloft. South Africa Women are 52/2, chasing 118 runs.

Tazmin Brits

20 (24b 2x4 0x6)SR: 83.33

c Marufa Akter b Nahida Akter

8.4

Nahida Akter to Tazmin Brits, no run

78.1kph

Quicker, full and on off, Tazmin Brits taps it wide of the bowler, but Nahida Akter is quick to move to her left to make the stop.

8.3

Nahida Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

78.3kph

Flighted, full and around off, Annerie Dercksen drags it down to long on for a run.

8.2

Nahida Akter to Tazmin Brits, 1 run

78.7kph

Flatter, full and on middle, Tazmin Brits drills it to long off for a single.

8.1

Nahida Akter to Tazmin Brits, no run

77.7kph

Short and around off, Tazmin Brits punches it to extra cover.

11:49 AM IST Nahida Akter comes into the attack now.

End of over 82 runs

SA-W: 50/1CRR: 6.25RRR: 5.66

Ball

Annerie Dercksen:22 (27)

Tazmin Brits:19 (20)

Rabeya Khan:2-0-9-0

7.6

Rabeya Khan to Annerie Dercksen, no run

78.4kph

Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, turns in, Annerie Dercksen stabs it out to extra cover.

7.5

Rabeya Khan to Tazmin Brits, 1 run

72.5kph

Flighted, full and on middle, Tazmin Brits clips it through mid-wicket for one. 50 up for South Africa Women!

50 Runs for the teamSouth Africa Women

Runs: 50/1

7.4

Rabeya Khan to Tazmin Brits, no run

74.7kph

Floated, shortish and on off, Tazmin Brits gets into position for the reverse sweep but gets surprised by the extra bounce. She takes her eyes off the ball as it goes off the shoulder of the bat towards short third.

7.3

Rabeya Khan to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

76.0kph

Dragged back, on off, keeps low, Annerie Dercksen slaps it to sweeper cover for a single.

7.2

Rabeya Khan to Annerie Dercksen, no run

74.9kph

Goes short again, on off, Annerie Dercksen opens the bat face and guides it to short third.

7.1

Rabeya Khan to Annerie Dercksen, no run

78.2kph

Flatter, short and on off, Annerie Dercksen moves back to punch it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

End of over 78 runs

SA-W: 48/1CRR: 6.86RRR: 5.38

Ball

Annerie Dercksen:21 (23)

Tazmin Brits:18 (18)

Ritu Moni:1-0-8-0

6.6

Ritu Moni to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

91.3kph

Slower one, full and on leg, Annerie Dercksen tucks it through mid-wicket for one more.

6.5

Ritu Moni to Tazmin Brits, 1 run

92.5kph

Back of a length and on middle, Tazmin Brits punches it down to long on for one.

6.4

Ritu Moni to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

89.5kph

Full again and on off, Annerie Dercksen drives it wide of mid off for a run.

6.3

Ritu Moni to Tazmin Brits, 1 run

88.5kph

Fuller and on middle, Tazmin Brits chips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

6.2

Ritu Moni to Tazmin Brits, no run

88.7kph

Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Tazmin Brits knocks it down the pitch.

6.1

Ritu Moni to Tazmin Brits, 4 runs

88.2kph

FOUR! Easy pickings! Full delivery, but angling down the leg side. Tazmin Brits gets down on one knee and swipes it away to the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

11:50 AM IST DRINKS! Despite losing their skipper on the first ball, South Africa Women have steadied the ship nicely through Annerie Dercksen and Tazmin Brits. Although run-scoring is not easy, they don't have any real pressure of the scoreboard and can just rotate strikes and get the odd boundaries. Bangladesh Women know that they have to pick up wickets, and they need them in bunches to make a game out of this one. Ritu Moni to bowl after the break.

End of over 67 runs

SA-W: 40/1CRR: 6.67RRR: 5.57

Ball

Annerie Dercksen:19 (21)

Tazmin Brits:12 (14)

Rabeya Khan:1-0-7-0

5.6

Rabeya Khan to Annerie Dercksen, no run

78.5kph

Shorter once more, outside off, Annerie Dercksen cuts it to point. South Africa Women are 40/1 at the end of the Powerplay!

5.5

Rabeya Khan to Tazmin Brits, 1 run

79.3kph

Another short delivery, on off, Tazmin Brits slaps it towards extra cover for one.

5.4

Rabeya Khan to Tazmin Brits, 2 runs

76.1kph

Dragged back, around off, Tazmin Brits stabs it out towards cover, where the fielder lets it through. Nahida Akter from point chases after it and slides to push the ball back inside. Two taken.

5.3

Rabeya Khan to Tazmin Brits, 4 runs

78.0kph

FOUR! Nicely done! Tossed up, full and around off. Tazmin Brits moves across, sits on one knee and swipes it between square leg and short fine for a boundary.

5.2

Rabeya Khan to Tazmin Brits, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Tazmin Brits stays back and pushes it towards cover.

5.1

Rabeya Khan to Tazmin Brits, no run

78.3kph

Floated, short and on off, Tazmin Brits punches it sweetly but straight to extra cover.

End of over 56 runs

SA-W: 33/1CRR: 6.60RRR: 5.66

Ball

Annerie Dercksen:19 (20)

Tazmin Brits:5 (9)

Marufa Akter:3-0-18-1

4.6

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

113.0kph

Just back of a legnth and outside off, Annerie Dercksen throws her hands at it but fails to connect.

4.5

Marufa Akter to Tazmin Brits, 1 run

112.7kph

Another full delivery, on off, shaping in, Tazmin Brits drills it to deep point for one.

4.4

Marufa Akter to Tazmin Brits, no run

109.0kph

Full again and down the leg side, Tazmin Brits tries to paddle it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

4.3

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

113.3kph

Fuller and around off, Annerie Dercksen drives it through covers for a single.

4.2

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 4 runs

109.9kph

FOUR! Gets it away! Marufa Akter lands this on a good length and on middle, angling into leg. Annerie Dercksen whips it away through backward square leg for a boundary.

4.1

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

106.0kph

In the blockhole, on middle, swings inward sharply, Annerie Dercksen jams it out towards mid off.

End of over 49 runs

SA-W: 27/1CRR: 6.75RRR: 5.68

Ball

0
0
6
1
2LB
0

Tazmin Brits:4 (7)

Annerie Dercksen:14 (16)

Sanjida Akter Meghla:2-0-13-0

3.6

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Tazmin Brits, no run

81.8kph

Shortish and on off, Tazmin Brits stabs it out towards cover.

2LB

3.5

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Tazmin Brits, 2 runs

77.7kph

Quicker, full and on leg, Tazmin Brits gets low to swipe it away but misses as the ball goes off her pads towards fine leg. Two leg byes taken.

3.4

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

79.9kph

Shorter in length and on middle, Annerie Dercksen swats it down to long on for a single.

3.3

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 6 runs

73.8kph

SIX! That is outta here! Flatter, full and on middle, drifting into the pads. Annerie Dercksen gets down on one knee and absolutely nails the slog sweep over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

3.2

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, no run

78.9kph

Goes short and on middle, Annerie Dercksen backs away and punches it to extra cover.

3.1

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, no run

83.2kph

Dragged back, on off, Annerie Dercksen moves back and slaps it but straight to mid off.

End of over 35 runs

SA-W: 18/1CRR: 6.00RRR: 5.88

Ball

Tazmin Brits:4 (5)

Annerie Dercksen:7 (12)

Marufa Akter:2-0-12-1

2.6

Marufa Akter to Tazmin Brits, no run

107.5kph

Very full, on middle, swings in sharply, Tazmin Brits looks to flick it away but her head falls and she mistimes it towards mid-wicket.

2.5

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

110.0kph

Good length and around off, Annerie Dercksen pushes it towards cover for a single.

2.4

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

110.8kph

Right in the blockhole, outside off, Annerie Dercksen jams it out towards extra cover. A fumble but no harm done.

2.3

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

110.4kph

Back of a length and on middle, Annerie Dercksen pats it towards mid-wicket.

2.2

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 4 runs

109.9kph

EDGED AND FOUR! Marufa Akter pitches it up again, on off, holds its line. Annerie Dercksen goes for the big booming drive but gets a thin outside edge. The first slip fielder is standing too far back as the ball bounces in front of her and she lets it through for a boundary.

2.1

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

110.9kph

Fuller one and around off, shaping in sharply, Annerie Dercksen mistimes her drive off the bottom edge back to the bowler.

End of over 26 runs

SA-W: 13/1CRR: 6.50RRR: 5.83

Ball

Tazmin Brits:4 (4)

Annerie Dercksen:2 (7)

Sanjida Akter Meghla:1-0-6-0

1.6

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Tazmin Brits, 2 runs

77.5kph

Arm ball, full and angling in sharply, Tazmin Brits works it off the inner half of the bat towards deep square leg and comes back for the second run.

1.5

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

80.1kph

Quicker one, full and on leg, Annerie Dercksen flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

1.4

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Tazmin Brits, 1 run

74.6kph

Flighted, full and on middle, Tazmin Brits uses her feet and tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

1.3

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

78.5kph

Drops it short and on off, Annerie Dercksen moves back and punches it towards cover. Taj Nehar dives to her left and makes a good half-stop. They cross.

1.2

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Tazmin Brits, 1 run

80.0kph

Flatter, full and on leg, Tazmin Brits gets low for the sweep but it goes off her gloves past the keeper for a single.

1.1

Sanjida Akter Meghla to Tazmin Brits, no run

79.2kph

Sanjida Akter Meghla begins with a floated delivery, short and on off, Tazmin Brits pushes it to cover.

11:21 AM IST Excellent first over from Marufa Akter. Sanjida Akter Meghla to share the attack.

End of over 17 runs

SA-W: 7/1CRR: 7.00RRR: 5.84

Ball

W
5WD
WD
WD
0
0
0
0
0

Annerie Dercksen:0 (5)

Tazmin Brits:0 (0)

Marufa Akter:1-0-7-1

0.6

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

109.4kph

Pitched up and on the pads, Annerie Dercksen clips it to short fine.

0.5

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

112.8kph

Pulls her length back, on middle, Annerie Dercksen pats it down to short mid-wicket.

0.4

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

112.7kph

Fuller delivery, outside off, Annerie Dercksen throws her hands at it but misses.

0.3

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

111.2kph

Hard length and on middle, jags back in, Annerie Dercksen tucks it to the leg side.

0.2

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, no run

113.3kph

Much better! Fuller and on off, shapes in, Annerie Dercksen blocks it out.

0.2

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

112.3kph

WIDE! Third wide in a row! Hard length but once again going down the leg side, Annerie Dercksen misses her flick.

0.2

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run

WIDE! Fuller but way outside off, Annerie Dercksen lets it go. Wided.

5WD

0.2

Marufa Akter to Annerie Dercksen, 5 runs

112.4kph

FIVE WIDES! Marufa Akter lands this back of a length but swinging down the leg side, Annerie Dercksen fails to glance it away. The keeper dives to her left but it deflects off her gloves to the fine leg fence for a boundary. South Africa Women get underway in the chase with extras!

11:15 AM IST Massive blow for South Africa Women. Annerie Dercksen walks out to bat at number 3.

0.1

Marufa Akter to Laura Wolvaardt, no run

106.8kph

OUT! CASTLED! Marufa Akter with an absolute dream of a delivery. She starts with a good-length ball, just around off, gets it to swing back in a long way, with the help of the slope. Laura Wolvaardt looks to drive it away but the ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad to crash into the off pole. Golden duck for the South African skipper.

Laura Wolvaardt

0 (1b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00

b Marufa Akter

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