The Dubai demolition job is complete! South Africa have rocked up to this T20 World Cup and at the first time of asking, shown they mean business! Floated up full outside off. Wolvaardt eases it enough to mid off's left and canters across to the other end, symbolizing how this chase has been. Done at a canter, done without breaking into a sweat, and done with the clinical edge that proves South Africa will have a major say at this T20 World Cup!
WI Women vs SA Women, 3rd Match, Group B at Dubai, Women's T20 World Cup, Oct 04 2024 - Match Result
RESULT
3rd Match, Group B, Dubai (DICS), October 04, 2024, ICC Women's T20 World Cup
118/6
(17.5/20 ov, T:119) 119/0
SA Women won by 10 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
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Scores: Ranjith P | Comms: Shashwat KumarScorecard summary
West Indies Women • 118/6(20 overs)
44* (41)
4/29 (4)
17 (21)
2/14 (4)
South Africa Women • 119/0(17.5 overs)
59* (55)
0/9 (1.5)
57* (52)
0/22 (4)
Cricinfo’s Most Valuable Players of the Match
5:15pm That will be all from us for this game. The action, though, hardly stops. India are gearing up to take on New Zealand in about 45 minutes' time and you can catch all that happens here. Until next time, this is goodbye from Ranjith and myself. Take care, folks!
Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa captain: (On the conditions) Not that easy. One of the harder knocks I have had physically, especially after fielding first. (On if she has to keep a better eye on the over-rate) Definitely. Not ideal. Had to slip in quite a bit of spin after the first half. (On the team's performance) It was pretty excellent overall. The way Kappie started and then to have Mlaba take four wickets, it is amazing. Then to win with ten wickets in the shed, that is amazing as well.
Hayley Matthews, West Indies captain: It was a very disappointing game and not the way we wanted to start. We have to pick ourselves up quickly. We have a game in two days' time and we have to bounce back quickly. (On their batting) We were able to build some partnerships in between but probably not able to strike the way we wanted to. (On if the players who picked up injuries will be fit for their next game) Hopefully. She (James) got hit on the face and hopefully that is just a cut (and she can feature on Sunday).
Here's Sampath, putting into perspective the enormity of South Africa's win: This is the fifth instance of a team winning by a 10-wicket margin in the women's T20 World Cup. The 119-run chase is the highest target chased among the five. South Africa are the first team with two 10-wicket wins.
Nonkululeko Mlaba, Player of the Match: Very special for me, I love playing and representing my people back in South Africa. (Key to her success) For me, it was about sticking to the stumps. That worked really well for me today. Really grateful for the support from my mates. I am so happy for them (our openers).
5:02pm An utterly one-sided contest. SA's bowlers set it up and their opening pair did the rest. Wolvaardt blazed away early, establishing a nice tempo and putting the bowlers under pressure. Brits grew into her innings as the middle overs dawned, and the pair registered the highest-ever partnership against the West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup.
The best thing that came out of that second innings, from a West Indies POV, was that they dragged the game till the 18th over. They lacked penetration and it often seemed too easy for the South African batters, especially once they had taken stock of Matthews. Lots to ponder for the West Indies and even though they will want to cast this aside as a blip, they will need much more to make a mark at this tournament.
17.5
1
Ramharack to Wolvaardt, 1 run
17.4
2
Ramharack to Wolvaardt, 2 runs
on a short of a length on middle and off. Wolvaardt goes deep into her crease and hammers it towards deep mid wicket. Alleyne misfields, prompting Wolvaardt to come back for the second. Scores level!
17.3
1
Ramharack to Brits, 1 run
fullish on leg stump. Brits skips down the track and thumps it on the bounce to long on
17.2
•
Ramharack to Brits, no run
fired in full on off. Brits has a stab at it and jams it off the inside edge into her front pad
17.1
1
Ramharack to Wolvaardt, 1 run
half-tracker on off stump. Wolvaardt waits for it and swats it towards deep mid wicket
Ramharack to bowl what could be the final over of this game
end of over 174 runs
SA-W: 114/0CRR: 6.70 • RRR: 1.66 • Need 5 from 18b
Laura Wolvaardt55 (52b 7x4)
Tazmin Brits56 (50b 6x4)
Qiana Joseph 1.5-0-9-0
Hayley Matthews 4-0-22-0
16.6
1
Joseph to Wolvaardt, 1 run
very full on off. Wolvaardt walks across her stumps and tucks it off her toes towards deep mid wicket
16.5
2
Joseph to Wolvaardt, 2 runs
fuller and wider outside off. Wolvaardt gives herself room and slices it past point for a couple of runs
16.4
•
Joseph to Wolvaardt, no run
slower on a length on off. Wolvaardt comes forward and pats it gently towards short mid wicket
16.3
•
Joseph to Wolvaardt, no run
length ball on the pads. Wolvaardt flicks it towards backward square leg. Cannot pierce the gap behind square
16.2
•
Joseph to Wolvaardt, no run
back of a length on off. Wolvaardt taps it towards short mid wicket, who is very straight
16.1
1
Joseph to Brits, 1 run
shortish on middle and leg. Brits goes back and pulls it towards deep mid wicket
Joseph to bowl the 17th. Can SA finish it off in this over?
end of over 167 runs
SA-W: 110/0CRR: 6.87 • RRR: 2.25 • Need 9 from 24b
Tazmin Brits55 (49b 6x4)
Laura Wolvaardt52 (47b 7x4)
Hayley Matthews 4-0-22-0
Aaliyah Alleyne 2-0-11-0
15.6
1
Matthews to Brits, 1 run
full just outside off. Brits comes forward and turns it towards deep mid wicket. Matthews finishes wicket-less and that sums up the day WI have had!
15.5
4
Matthews to Brits, FOUR runs
authoritative with a capital A! Tossed up on a length outside off. Brits dances down the track, swings through the line and bangs it over the bowler's head!
Brits is good to go. SA need 14 more
The physio is out and Brits will now go through the mandatory concussion protocol
15.4
•
Matthews to Brits, no run
ouch! Fizzed through on a length outside off. Brits looks for the reverse and makes a meal of it. The ball flicks her left bicep and then thuds into the grille
15.3
•
Matthews to Brits, no run
fired in on a back of a length on off. Brits stays leg side and defends
15.2
1
Matthews to Wolvaardt, 1 run
tossed up on a length outside off. Wolvaardt reaches out for it and punches it towards long on
15.1
1
Matthews to Brits, 1 run
back of a length on off. Brits bunts it to mid wicket and sets off. She has to scramble to make her ground but manages to get there. Soaks in the applause and she has a beaming smile on her face!
Matthews to bowl out
end of over 154 runs
SA-W: 103/0CRR: 6.86 • RRR: 3.20 • Need 16 from 30b
Tazmin Brits49 (44b 5x4)
Laura Wolvaardt51 (46b 7x4)
Aaliyah Alleyne 2-0-11-0
Karishma Ramharack 3-0-17-0
14.6
1
Alleyne to Brits, 1 run
full toss outside off. Brits, having advanced, punches it powerfully towards long off. Moves on to 49
14.5
1
Alleyne to Wolvaardt, 1 run
full on the pads again. Wolvaardt eases it to deep backward square leg
14.4
1
Alleyne to Brits, 1 run
length outside off. Brits reaches out for it and slaps it down to long off
Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
SA-W
59 runs (55)
7 fours0 six
Productive shot
pull
18 runs
2 fours0 six
Control
84%
SA-W
57 runs (52)
6 fours0 six
Productive shot
off drive
10 runs
2 fours0 six
Control
79%
Best performances - bowlers
SA-W
O
4
M
0
R
29
W
4
ECO
7.25
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W | ||||
1W | 1W | |||
LEGOFF
LHB
1W | ||||
SA-W
O
4
M
0
R
14
W
2
ECO
3.5
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W | ||||
1W | ||||
LEGOFF
LHB
Match details
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | |
| Toss | South Africa Women, elected to field first |
| Series | |
| Season | 2024/25 |
| Player Of The Match | |
| Match number | WT20I no. 2060 |
| Match days | 4 October 2024 - day (20-over match) |
| Umpires | |
| TV Umpire | |
| Reserve Umpire | |
| Match Referee | |
| Points | South Africa Women 2, West Indies Women 0 |
Language
English
Win Probability
SA-W 100%
WI-WSA-W100%50%100%
Over 18 • SA-W 119/0
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