Womens T20 World Cup 2026

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.

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.

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.

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

Bangladesh Women are still alive in the game. Sinalo Jafta comes in at number 8.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Huge moment in the game. Chloe Tryon walks in at number 7.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Ritu Moni (2-0-14-0) is back into the attack.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Nadine De Klerk comes in at number 6.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

End of the 52-run stand. Dane Van Niekerk comes out to the middle now.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Nahida Akter comes into the attack now.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Excellent first over from Marufa Akter. Sanjida Akter Meghla to share the attack.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Massive blow for South Africa Women. Annerie Dercksen walks out to bat at number 3.

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.

FOUR! Nigar Sultana ends the innings well here! Ayabonga Khaka goes full again, just outside off. Sultana opens the bat face late and squeezes it past short third for four runs. Bangladesh Women finish on 117/5!

FOUR! Top shot! Ayabonga Khaka serves a low full toss, around off. Nigar Sultana gets her hands through the drive and cracks it through covers for a boundary.

Overpitched and around off, Ritu Moni gets across but misses her swing again. Sinalo Jafta only parries it to short third. A bye taken.

Dot ball! Fuller one, on off, Ritu Moni uses her feet but yorks herself and the ball dribbles off the bottom edge to the right of the keeper. Moni is out of her crease, but Sinalo Jafta fails to gather the ball lets the batter get back.

FOUR LEG BYES! Ayabonga Khaka lands this on a good length and around off. Ritu Moni steps a long way across and swings hard but misses. It deflects off her pads and races to the third man fence for a boundary.

Fuller and on off, Nigar Sultana lofts it towards sweeper cover for a single.

Can Ayabonga Khaka keep Bangladesh Women under 110?

Dragged back, outside off, Nigar Sultana cuts it wide of point, where the fielder makes a fine diving stop. Just one.

FOUR! Nice shot! Looped up, full and around off, Nigar Sultana sits on one knee and drags her sweep to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary. 100 up for Bangladesh Women.

Flighted, full and on off, turns away again, Nigar Sultana goes down for the sweep but misses. Sinalo Jafta, the keeper also fails to collect it cleanly. Two byes taken.

Slows it up, full and on off, Ritu Moni looks to clip it across the line but gets a leading edge wel wide of the bowler for a single.

Beaten! Slows it up, full and on off, turns away sharply, Ritu Moni has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

The next batter in is Ritu Moni.

OUT! CAUGHT! Nonkululeko Mlaba gets her second wicket. She floats it up, full and on middle and off. Shorna Akter gets down on one knee for the slog sweep but gets a top edge. It flies towards long off, where Shabnim Ismail moves a bit forward and takes a good catch.

Nonkululeko Mlaba to bowl the penultimate over.

SIX! What a shot! Tossed up, full and on middle. Nigar Sultana gets down and across to get inside the line of the ball and smokes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Fuller and on leg, Shorna Akter chips it through mid-wicket for one.

Into the surface, around off, Nigar Sultana slices it over point for another run.

FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and outside off, Nigar Sultana gets the chance to free her arms and crunches it through point for a boundary.

Full and on off, Nigar Sultana drives it through covers for a run.

Good length and on off, Shorna Akter guides it through point for a run.

Hard length and around leg, Shorna Akter nudges it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Pitched up and on off, Nigar Sultana drives it through covers for a run.

On a length and on leg, Shorna Akter fails to flick it away as the ball goes off her pads to short fine. Leg bye taken.

Out goes Sobhana Mostary, in comes Shorna Akter.

OUT! TAKEN! Nadine De Klerk strikes now. She bangs in a good bumper, just outside off. Sobhana Mostary looks to take it on with an upper cut but she fails to get on top of the bounce. It flies off the top edge towards deep third, where Nonkululeko Mlaba is standing quite a few yards ahead of the ropes just for this reason. She takes a good catch with a reverse cup around her chest. Bangladesh Women are 77/4 now.

Back of a length and on middle, Nigar Sultana crouches low and pulls it to deep square leg for a run.

Good length and around leg, Sobhana Mostary clips it through square leg for a single.

Dug into the surface, on middle, gets some extra bounce, Nigar Sultana looks to punch it away but gets beaten on the outside edge. Shabnim Ismail finishes an excellent spell of bowling with figures of 4-1-15-1.

Hits the deck hard, on middle, straightens a bit, Nigar Sultana backs away and tries to guide it but misses.

Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Nigar Sultana ducks under it.

Fuller delivery, on off, Nigar Sultana slices it aerially but over extra cover and turns back for the second run. The throw comes in at the bowler's end, where Mostary drags her bat in. However, it gets stuck after and she falls over.

Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Nigar Sultana steps across to pull it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Back of a length and around off, Nigar Sultana steers it straight to point.

Shabnim Ismail to bowl out now.

Looped up, full and on off, Sobhana Mostary taps it to the off side.

Slows it up, full and around middle, Nigar Sultana gets low and reverse sweeps it towards backward point for one.

Flatter, full and on off, Sobhana Mostary clips it through mid-wicket for another run.

Floated, full and on off, Nigar Sultana drives it to long off for a run.

A wicket right after the Drinks break. Skipper Nigar Sultana comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TIMBER! Nonkululeko Mlaba strikes and the change of ends works well for her. She tosses it up nicely, full and on middle, grips and turns away sharply. Sharmin Akhter skips down the track to go big down the ground but gets beaten on the flight. The ball spins past her bat and hits the top of off pole. Stuff of dreams for a left-arm spinner. End of the 56-run stand.

Flighted, full and on middle, Sobhana Mostary drills it to long off for a single.

DRINKS! Despite losing a couple of wickets early, Bangladesh Women have recovered through this valuable partnership between Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter. They have set the platform and now need to use this to get to a fighting total. South Africa Women have been pretty disciplined with the ball, creating pressure through dot balls, but they will want to break this stand and expose the middle order as quickly as possible. Nonkululeko Mlaba to bowl after the break.

Drags her length back, around off. Sharmin Akhter plays it late and uses the pace on the ball to steer it wide of short third for a brace.

A bit quicker, full and on middle and leg, Sharmin Akhter goes down for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight shout for LBW, but turned down.

WIDE! Fires this one, full but down the leg side, Sharmin Akhter fails to paddle it away. Wided.

Flatter, full and on middle, Sharmin Akhter bunts it out to mid on.

Flighted, full and on middle, Sobhana Mostary tucks it through square leg for a single.

Floated, short and outside off, Sobhana Mostary looks to cut it away but chops it down on the pitch as the ball bounces and hits the keeper on her midriff but goes nowhere.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Sobhana Mostary taps it to short cover.

Change of ends for Chloe Tryon.

Pitched up and on off, Sharmin Akhter steps well across her stumps and tucks it away to short fine.

Pulls her length back, on leg, slower again, Sharmin Akhter misses her flick and gets hi on the pads.

Pace off, full and on off, Sobhana Mostary taps it towards cover for a run.

On a length and on off, Sharmin Akhter clips it towards mid-wicket for a single. The brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

Good length and on off, Sharmin Akhter opens the bat face and steers it to short third.

Fuller one and on middle, Sharmin Akhter drills it towards mid on.

SIX! Goes all the way! Nadine De Klerk bangs this into the pitch, on middle and off. Sobhana Mostary climbs onto it and pulls it away. She hits it between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket and it sails over the fence for a biggie.

Pitched up and on middle, Sobhana Mostary hits through the line, lofting it over the bowler's head. It is not timed that well and lands between mid on and mid off. Two more added to the total.

Beaten! Goes a bit fuller and on off, holds its line, Sobhana Mostary looks to drive it on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Short of a length and outside off, Sharmin Akhter cuts it away to deep point for a run.

Back of a length and angling into the pads, Sharmin Akhter nudges it wide of short fine. The fielder dives to her left, gets a hand but fails to stop it fully. Two taken.

Good length and around leg, Sobhana Mostary tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Nadine De Klerk replaces Nonkululeko Mlaba.

Hard length and on off, Sobhana Mostary pats it in front of cover for a quick one.

On a length and on middle and leg, Sharmin Akhter clips it through square leg for a run. 50 up for Bangladesh Women!

Slower again, full and on middle, Sharmin Akhter knocks it down the pitch.

Leg-cutter, short of a length and outside off, Sharmin Akhter cuts it wide of point for a brace.

Back of a length and around off, Sharmin Akhter slashes hard but the ball keeps low and goes under her bat to the keeper.

Right in the blockhole, outside off, Sharmin Akhter tries to squeeze it away but gets a bottom edge behind towards short third.

Ayabonga Khaka has been introduced into the attack now.

Tossed up delivery on off. Sobhana Mostary gets forward and defends this toward the fielder at point. At the halfway mark, Bangladesh Women are 47/2.

Floated on a length, down the leg. Sobhana Mostary moves across for the sweep, but she gets the top edge that flies over the keeper toward fine leg for a couple.

Tossed up full on the leg. Sharmin Akhter sweeps it toward short fine leg and picks up one.

Flighted full, on off. Sharmin Akhter presses forward and defends.

Tossed up on off. Sobhana Mostary prods and pushes into the gap at cover point for one.

Floated full, on off. Sobhana Mostary shimmies down and heaves it toward the gap at the deep mid-wicket reigon for a couple.

Floated full, down the leg. Sharmin Akhter sweeps it off the inner half toward fine leg for a couple.

Tad short and angled down the leg. Sobhana Mostary gets inside the line and helps it toward fine leg for a single.

Flatter delivery on off. Sharmin Akhter steers it toward deep point for one.

Fuller and quicker on off. Sharmin Akhter prods and defends it toward short cover.

FOUR! Punished! Short and wide outside off. Sharmin Akhter stays back and cuts it hard through the backward point region for a cracking boundary.

Flatter arm ball at the stumps. Sobhana Mostary punches it through the gap at covers for one.

Flighted full, on off. Sharmin Akhter presses forward and defends this toward short cover. After 8 overs, Bangladesh Women are 32/2.

Tossed up on a length on off. Tapped in front of the short cover fielder for a quick single.

FOUR! Nicely done! Flighted full and down the leg. Sobhana Mostary gets into a good position and sweeps it uppishly toward long leg for a welcome boundary.

Looped up full on off. Sobhana Mostary eases this to mid off.

Flighted full, on off. Sobhana Mostary presses forward and defends.

Tossed up full and down the leg. Sharmin Akhter sweeps it to fine leg for  single.

Time for spin. Nonkululeko Mlaba comes into the attack.

Poor ball but fails to cash in! Fuller than a length, angling down the leg. Sobhana Mostary clips it, but Nonkululeko Mlaba at short fine leg makes a good stop.

Short of a good length, just outside off. Sharmin Akhter guides this toward deep third for a single.

Fuller than a good length around off. Sobhana Mostary guides it through the gap at point for one.

Short of a good length, angled in, just outside off. Sobhana Mostary steers it toward point for none.

Short of a good length and angled down the leg. Sharmin Akhter helps this to fine leg for one.

Fuller than a length, just outside off. Sharmin Akhter pushes this to short extra cover.

DRINKS! Bangladesh Women are 23/2 after the Powerplay, needing a steady rebuild after early setbacks. The in-form pair of Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter will be key as they look to settle in, build a partnership, and gradually accelerate in the middle overs. Meanwhile, South Africa Women will aim to keep the pressure on with disciplined lines and lengths, hunting for regular breakthroughs to maintain their advantage and restrict Bangladesh’s recovery. Marizanne Kapp to bowl out here.

FOUR! Slashed away! Back of a length around off. Sobhana Mostary goes hard for the cut, gets the outside edge that runs down to deep third for a boundary.

Full pitcher, on off. Sobhana Mostary clears the front leg and drills it toward mid on for none.

Skiddy, short of a good length, nips back into off. Sobhana Mostary hangs back and chops it toward the fielder at point.

Back of a length angled into the middle. Sharmin Akhter pulls it past the square leg fielder for a single.

Fuller than a length on off. Sobhana Mostary lifts it toward wide of mid off for a single.

Short of a good length around off. Sharmin Akhter guides it toward deep third for a single.

Fuller than a good length, around off. Sobhana Mostary charges down and lifts it off the toe end toward the long off region for a brace. Bangladesh Women are 16/2 after five overs.

Back of a length delivery, moves away late around off. Sobhana Mostary clears the front leg and tries to hack across the line but misses. Five dots now.

On a length and attacks the stumps. Sobhana Mostary covers the line and defends from the crease.

Short of a good length, around off. Sobhana Mostary steers it toward the backward point for none. Three dots in a row.

Fuller than a length, swings away late just outside off. Sobhana Mostary charges down and swings for the fences but fails to connect.

Tight line and length at the stumps. Sobhana Mostary defends this down the pitch.

Both the openers are gone now. Sharmin Akhter walks in at number 4.

OUT! LBW! Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger! Skiddy length ball, angled into the off-stump line. Taj Nehar plays all around it and gets pinned in front. The on-field decision is OUT. Taj Nehar takes the review. The Ball Tracker shows the impact as the umpire's call and two reds, as this was hitting the poles. The on-field decision will stay. Bangladesh Women are two down.

Full pitcher on off. Taj Nehar eases the drive to mid off for none.

Short of a good length, jags back into the middle. Taj Nehar stays back and knocks it down the pitch.

WIDE! Banged in short and down the leg. Taj Nehar looks to hook but misses. Wide given by the umpire.

Fuller than a good length around off. Taj Nehar throws her bat to drive but fails to connect.

Back of a length around off. Sobhana Mostary carves it on the bounce to deep third for one.

FOUR! Streaky! Full delivery angling in just outside off. Mostary comes down the track and throws her bat at it, but gets a thick outside edge that flies over short third for four runs.

Short of a good length delivery on off. Taj Nehar stays back and defends into the off-side.

Back of a length, around off. Sobhana Mostary throws her bat and guides it over the backward point fielder for one.

Short of a good length on the leg pole. Sobhana Mostary looks to tuck across the line but misses onto the thigh pad.

Leading edge but safe! Fuller than a length on the middle and leg. Taj Nehar tries to tuck across the line but gets the leading edge that falls in between the short cover and the point fielder. Single.

Short of a good length, moves away around off. Taj Nehar plays and misses again.

JAFFA! Good length ball in the channel, just outside off. Taj Nehar has a poke at it and gets beaten.

Good length ball, close to the off-stump. Sobhana Mostary blocks this toward the backward point fielder.

FOUR BYES! Peach from Shabnim Ismail. Bowls it fuller than a length, angled back in, and goes past the leg stump. Sobhana Mostary plays and gets beaten on the inside edge. The keeper dives but had no chance to stop the four byes.

Short of a good length, angled into off. Sobhana Mostary hangs back and knocks it toward short cover.

Lands it on a length, just outside off. Sobhana Mostary taps into the off-side and looks to take the single but Taj Nehar was not keen.

Tight line and length on off. Sobhana Mostary stays back and defends into the short cover region.

Bowls it fuller than a length around off. Sobhana Mostary looks to drive but fails to connect.

Tidy start from Marizanne Kapp. Who will share the attack? It will be Shabnim Ismail.

On a nagging length in the channel, around off. Taj Nehar pushes at it but fails to connect. Just two runs off the over.

Fuller than a length moves away around off. Nehar is lured into the drive but gets beaten.

On a length on off. Taj Nehar defends this toward the fielder at point.

WIDE! Kapp lands it full, and this shapes away outside the tramline. Taj Nehar lets it go for a wide. Excellent take by Sinalo Jafta behind the stumps.

Short of a good length, nips away, around off. Taj Nehar has a poke at it and gets beaten.

Bangladesh Women are away! Good length delivery on off. Mostary guides it off the outer half toward deep third for one.

Perfect start for South Africa Women. Sobhana Mostary walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! GONE! Dream start for Marizanne Kapp! She picks up her 100th T20I wicket, another feather in the cap for this legend. Fuller length delivery, angled into the middle stump line. Juairiya Ferdous tries to hoick it across the line, but she fails to connect. The ball zips through the gate and crashes into the stumps. Bangladesh Women are rocked early.

We are all set to begin now! The two umpires make their way out to the middle, followed by the South Africa Women players who take up their respective field positions. Juairiya Ferdous and Taj Nehar are the two openers for Bangladesh Women. Marizanne Kapp has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of the match, but before that the giant flags of both nations unfurl and the players line up for the national anthems. It will be Bangladesh's first, followed by that of South Africa.

Let's hear from the other camp now - Reflecting on her all-round display against Pakistan, Shorna Akter says contributing in every facet of the game is what gives her the most satisfaction. Whether it is with the bat, ball or in the field, she enjoys being involved throughout the contest. She believes her performances stem from staying mentally clear and trusting the process she has worked on. Looking ahead to the challenge against South Africa, Shorna acknowledges the quality and experience in the opposition. Having faced them previously in South Africa, she knows the threat they possess and says Bangladesh respect them. Says that she also took five wickets against them. At the same time, she insists the team's focus is on playing to their own strengths and producing their best cricket.

Time for a quick chat - South Africa Women's Annerie Dercksen describes playing at Lord's as a dream come true, saying the experience still feels unreal. After arriving at the historic venue, she took time to appreciate the occasion and feels fortunate to be part of such a special match. Reflecting on her promotion to No. 3, Dercksen says the role brings fresh challenges, particularly with the responsibility of facing the new ball. She enjoys the opportunity, though, and credits Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits for providing solid starts that allow her to play with freedom. She also values the chance to bat alongside experienced teammates, saying their guidance and insights have been invaluable. With South Africa's semifinal hopes still alive, Dercksen insists the team's attention remains on securing a victory against Bangladesh. She expects their spin attack to test the batters but believes South Africa's focus should stay on executing their own plans. She adds with a smile that they would not mind a little help from Australia later in the day.

PITCH REPORT - Ian Smith is pitchside. He says that they are at the Home of Cricket and it is special day. Adds that the temperature will rise upto 21 degrees and there is a breeze as well that can help the bowlers. Mentions that the square boundaries are 58 meters and 65 meters and the straight hit is 71 meters. Tash Farrant joins and says that they are on pitch 13 where England played West Indies and more than 330 runs were scored. Says that it is a hybrid wicket but there is always something for the bowlers on this pitch. Shares that there will be some seam and swing upfront and she doesn't mind that South Africa Women are bowling first.

The skipper of South Africa Women - Laura Wolvaardt says they would likely have bowled first anyway. She adds that they’ve had a few close games recently but have managed to find ways to win, and they’ll be looking to do the same again. Wolvaardt also noted that the net run rate requirements are significant and need to be kept in mind. She confirms that the team is unchanged for this match. She concludes by saying the team will focus on taking it one ball at a time, with winning as the main priority.

The captain of Bangladesh Women - Nigar Sultana says this is another opportunity for the team to showcase their abilities. Having already secured two victories in the tournament, she hopes Bangladesh can add another win and finish on a high. She confirms that Taj Nehar replaces Dilara Akter in the playing XI. She also expresses the team's excitement about playing at Lord's and hopes to make the occasion a memorable one.

South Africa Women (Unchanged Playing XI) - Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Dane Van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine De Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

Bangladesh Women (Playing XI) - Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar (In place of Dilara Akter), Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (C/WK), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla.

TOSS - We are ready for the toss. Both the captains are out in the middle now. Laura Wolvaardt flips the coin and it lands in favour of Nigar Sultana. Bangladesh Women have elected to BAT first.

Bangladesh seek an upset - Bangladesh Women have endured an inconsistent campaign, registering wins over Pakistan and the Netherlands but suffering heavy defeats against Australia and India. Juairiya Ferdous, Nigar Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, and Shorna Akter have shown promise with the bat, while Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan, and Nahida Akter have been their standout performers with the ball. To overcome a confident South African side, Bangladesh will need to produce their best all-round display of the tournament. Can they pull off a memorable upset, or will South Africa cruise to victory? Stay tuned as the toss and team news are coming up shortly.

South Africa eye a dominant finish - After a heavy defeat to Australia in their tournament opener, South Africa Women have responded brilliantly with three convincing victories on the trot. Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, and Laura Wolvaardt have led the charge with the bat, while Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, and Nadine de Klerk have delivered consistently with the ball. With net run rate potentially playing a decisive role, the Proteas will be aiming for a clinical, ruthless performance to strengthen their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Race to the semi-final - Hello and welcome to our coverage of Match 29 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The penultimate game of the group stage sees South Africa Women take on Bangladesh Women in a crucial Group A encounter at Lord’s in London. South Africa currently sit third in the standings and must secure a convincing victory while hoping India Women lose their final group-stage match against Australia Women to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Bangladesh faces an even steeper challenge, they first need to beat South Africa and then rely on Australia defeating India to book an unlikely place in the last four.

…MATCHDAY…

A grand stage at headquarters - Lord's Cricket Ground is ready to host a vital group match in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Match 29 brings an intriguing battle between South Africa Women and Bangladesh Women under the London sky. The Proteas arrive in high spirits after a thumping 88-run victory over the Netherlands in Bristol. Bangladesh are eager to turn the page after a challenging five-wicket defeat against a clinical Indian side. With the tournament group stage reaching its climax, every tactical decision will dictate who moves forward. The numbers game and the scramble for spots - South Africa currently sit third on the league table in Group A with six points and a net run rate of 0.734. Ahead of them are heavyweights Australia at the top of the table with eight points, followed closely by India in second place with six points and a much healthier net run rate of 2.268. To sneak past India and secure a coveted spot in the semi-finals, the South African side must focus heavily on boosting their net run rate by defeating Bangladesh by a massive margin. But India Women have their last game against the mighty Aussies, which is a must-win game for India Women. Meanwhile, Bangladesh find themselves out of the running for a semi-final berth, but they will certainly step onto the field playing for pride and hoping to finish their campaign with a memorable performance. Brits and the power at the top - The South African batting machine is functioning beautifully at the moment, spearheaded by the incredible form of Tazmin Brits. In her recent outing against the Dutch, she hammered a majestic unbeaten 114 runs off just 69 balls, a knock laced with 15 boundaries and three spectacular clearance hits. Captain Laura Wolvaardt has also been steady, setting up perfect platforms with her exquisite strokeplay. This dangerous opening combination gives the middle order absolute freedom to attack right from the word go. Suffocation and lethal lines - While the batting has grabbed the headlines, the bowling group has laid the groundwork for this successful run. The legendary Marizanne Kapp continues to be an intimidating presence with the new ball, while left arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba and the experienced Chloe Tryon control the middle phases with relentless accuracy. Their ability to stifle the scoring rate puts extreme pressure on opposition batters, triggering errors. Bangladesh will need a flawless plan to break through this versatile and disciplined bowling unit. A captain's burden and the local spark - For Bangladesh, captain Nigar Sultana remains the vital anchor around whom the entire batting unit revolves. Their campaign has been a mixture of fighting spirit and tough collapses, often struggling to maintain momentum when elite teams turn up the heat. Young talents like Juairiya Ferdous and Shorna Akter have provided excellent glimpses of potential, but singular bursts will not suffice against South Africa. The Asian side needs a combined and fearless effort from their top order to set or chase down a competitive score. Spin traps and the famous slope - The slow bowling contingent of Bangladesh will have to be clever on the unique surface at Lord's. Spinners like Rabeya Khatun and Nahida Akter must use their flight and subtle variations to disrupt the rhythm of Brits and Wolvaardt. If young quick Marufa Akter can extract some early shape with the white ball, she might create a rare window into the South African middle order. They will look to squeeze every bit of assistance the surface offers to cause a massive upset. Team form (Last 5 completed WT20Is, recent first) - SA-W - WWWLW | BAN-W - LWLWW. What the conditions whisper - Lord's usually brings an even contest where both batters and bowlers find some joy. Early on, the famous slope and a bit of overhead cover can assist the seamers, but once the surface settles, the quick outfield will reward pure timing. South Africa step out as the clear favorites given their explosive depth, but an unburdened Bangladesh playing with freedom makes this an unmissable afternoon of T20 cricket.