South Africa stormed to a commanding 80-run victory over Scotland in their third Group B encounter of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup 2024, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, 9 October.
The Proteas, led by the brilliant Laura Wolvaardt, dominated with both bat and ball, solidifying their position at the top of the table.
After winning the toss, captain Wolvaardt seized the moment, blazing her way to 40. Her classy knock, which included five crisp boundaries and a six, saw her surpass Lizelle Lee to become South Africa’s all-time leading female run-scorer in T20I’s, a monumental achievement in her stellar career.
Wolvaardt found strong support from Tazmin Brits, who played a crucial hand with her knock of 43. The pair put on an excellent platform for South Africa. Marizanne Kapp, ever the warrior, who contributed a scintillating 43, striking six boundaries and punishing Scotland’s bowlers. A late cameo from Suné Luus, who remained unbeaten on 18*, helped South Africa post an imposing 165/5.
Despite Scotland’s bowlers having moments of success, with Kathryn Bryce, Olivia Bell, Katherine Fraser, and Darcey Carter each picking up a wicket, they struggled to contain the Proteas’ aggressive stroke play.
In response, Scotland’s batting lineup collapsed under relentless pressure. Chloe Tryon 2/22 and Nonkululeko Mlaba 3/12 wreaked havoc, Tryon opening up the wickets column with opener Sarah Bryce’s number before also taking Kathryn Bryce’s wicket – both caught-and-bowled, with Mlaba’s scalps accounting for key players Ailsa Lister 12 and Darcey Carter 0.
Scotland’s best effort came from Katherine Fraser with 14, but their chase fell flat as Nadine de Klerk chipped in with 2/15, along with Ayabonga Khaka, Luus and Annerie Dercksen all taking a wicket each, to ensure Scotland were bowled out for just 86 in 17.5 overs.
This emphatic win not only cements South Africa’s dominance but also puts them in prime position for the knockout stages. Wolvaardt’s milestone moment and the team’s all-around brilliance will give them plenty of confidence as the tournament heats up.
South Africa’s final group match will be played against Bangladesh on Saturday, 12 October starting at16h00 (SAST) at the Dubai International Stadium and will be broadcast live on SuperSport Chanel 212.
South Africa and Knock-Out Fixtures for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, from 3 – 20 October
Fri, 4 Oct: 1st T20I: South Africa beat West Indies by 10 wickets (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Mon, 7 Oct: 2nd T20I: England beat South Africa by 7 wickets (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)
Wed, 9 Oct: 3rd T20I: South Africa beat Scotland by 80 runs (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Sat, 12 Oct 16h00: 4th T20I: Bangladesh vs South Africa (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Thu, 17 Oct 16h00: Semi-final 1 (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
Fri, 18 Oct 16h00: Semi-final 2 (Sharjah Cricket Stadium)
Sun, 20 Oct 16h00: Final (Dubai International Cricket Stadium)
The Proteas Women XI for the Third T20I vs Scotland in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE on Wednesday, 9 October, 2024
Laura Wolvaardt (c)
Tazmin Brits
Anneke Bosch
Marizanne Kapp
Chloe Tryon
Annerie Dercksen
Suné Luus
Nadine de Klerk
Sinalo Jafta (wk)
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Ayabonga Khaka
Main Photo Caption: Nonkululeko Mlaba was the star of the Proteas Women’s bowling attack which decimated the Scotland batting lineup, temporarily elevating her to the top of the Wicket Takers’ column of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, 9 October, 2024. Photo: Cricket SA
Photo 2 Caption: Proteas Women opener Tazmin Brits was joint top-scorer with Marizanne Kapp, a pivotal quick-fire 43 to establish the SA batting innings. Photo: Cricket SA
Photo 3 Caption: Marizanne Kapp was awarded the Player of the Match award for the SA opening bowler’s astounding 43 off just 24 deliveries. Photo: Cricket SA
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