The South Africa women's national cricket team proved out to be dominant in their opening ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match against West Indies and achieved a one-sided 10-wicket victory. Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits showcased utter dominance with the bat and never really allowed any West Indies bowler to settle. At the end, South Africa women chased down 119 runs with ten wickets to spare. Apart from their dominant batting, the Proteas were brilliant with the ball as well. Nonkululeko Mlaba picked up four wickets with the ball and really helped in setting up the tone of the match. The fans can click on the link to check the updated ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 points table.
The South African team has given an absolute hammering to the West Indies women's cricket team as they win the match by 10 wickets while chasing down a target of 119 runs.
South African openers Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt have completed their half-century and the Proteas are cruising towards the target.
West Indies have almost been ruled out of the match as Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits are nearing their half-centuries. They will now look forward to remaining unbeaten and helping the team achieve a dominating win.
South African openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits have been all over the West Indies bowlers so far. The duo has already put up over 50 runs in the first nine overs and racing towards the target at a very smooth pace.
The South African openers have continued their positive approach against West Indies and have not lost a wicket in the powerplay. The pair of Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits have played some decent shots and have not allowed the West Indies bowlers to settle so far.
South African openers Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt have provided their team with a decent start while chasing down 120 runs. West Indies will look forward to make a comeback and take some early wickets.
And the innings has come to an end. What an effort it has been from South Africa and especially Nonkululeko Mlaba, who was exceptional. The left-arm spinner struck at regular intervals including two wickets in an over and helped South Africa restrict West Indies to a low score. Marizanne Kapp was superb as well. West Indies have their task cut out if they are to defend this target.
OUT! West Indies' innings is going absolutely nowhere with Aaliyah Alleyne departing. The right-hander did not hit it hard and Tazmin Brits takes a good low catch. South Africa continue to have the upper hand in this contest. Aaliyah Alleyne c Tazmin Brits b Nonkululeko Mlaba 7(8)
OUT! Nonkululeko Mlaba has a second wicket in the over and this time, she has dismissed Chinelle Henry. West Indies are falling apart in this innings and all eyes are on Stafanie Taylor. Chinelle Henry c Sinalo Jafta b Nonkululeko Mlaba 0(1)
South Africa Women's National Cricket Team vs West Indies Women's National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: South Africa take on West Indies in what is expected to be a fascinating showdown in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. You can check the South Africa Women's National Cricket Team vs West Indies Women's National Cricket Team match scorecard here. The Proteas would hope for a positive start to their campaign and put behind the heartbreak from the last edition where they had lost to Australia in the final. Laura Wolvaardt and her team have some serious firepower in both the batting and bowling departments and a winning start will give them a world of confidence heading into the remainder of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Points Table Updated: Pakistan Women Take Top Spot in Group A With Win Over Sri Lanka.
West Indies women's national cricket team will enter this ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 after having beaten the Sri Lanka women's cricket team in a three-match T20I series. However, losses to India women's national cricket team and Australia women's national cricket team in the warm-up matches were not ideal for Hayley Matthews and co. West Indies, like South Africa have some match-winners in their squad The inclusion of Deandra Dottin is a massive boost for West Indies women's national cricket team as they aim at reclaiming the Women's T20 World Cup title. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST and Venue Details of Cricket WC.
Squads:
South Africa Women's National Cricket Team: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
Travelling Reserve: Miané Smit
West Indies Women's National Cricket Team: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton