Scotland VS SA Women: SA Women ICC Women World T20 Won by 80 Runs Match Highlight. In a crucial Group B clash at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa Women delivered a commanding performance to beat Scotland Women by a resounding 80 runs. The game, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, saw South Africa take control with both bat and ball, leaving Scotland unable to mount a serious challenge. This victory not only solidified South Africa’s campaign but also marked the end of Scotland’s hopes for reaching the semi-finals.
First Innings
South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for an aggressive start. Their opening duo, Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, took charge of the proceedings. Wolvaardt, the captain, led by example, contributing a vital 40 runs off just 27 balls. Her innings, laced with 5 fours and a six, provided a solid platform for South Africa. Wolvaardt’s powerful strokes and strategic placement gave Scotland’s bowlers a tough time, ensuring a fast start for her team.
On the other end, Tazmin Brits was equally impressive, scoring 43 runs off 35 balls. Brits displayed a calculated approach, mixing aggression with caution, and added 5 boundaries and 1 six to her name. Together, the opening partnership laid a robust foundation for South Africa to build on. Their partnership put pressure on Scotland’s bowlers early on and ensured South Africa was well ahead in the game.
Following the openers, Anneke Bosch chipped in with 11 runs from 13 deliveries before falling to Darcey Carter. Bosch tried to accelerate the innings but was caught by Kathryn Bryce, leaving South Africa at 94/2.
The star of the innings, however, was Marizanne Kapp. Known for her all-round capabilities, Kapp produced an explosive knock of 43 runs off 24 balls. Her aggressive batting style, which included 6 fours, lifted South Africa’s total significantly. Kapp’s ability to find gaps and strike the ball cleanly was a major highlight of the innings. Although she was dismissed by Katherine Fraser, her contribution was instrumental in South Africa’s final score of 166/5.
Sune Luus, South Africa’s dependable all-rounder, provided a finishing touch with an unbeaten 18 off 13 balls. Her quickfire innings, decorated with 2 boundaries, helped South Africa push their total further. Despite the loss of Chloe Tryon for just 2 runs and Annerie Dercksen who remained unbeaten on 1, South Africa ended their innings with a formidable score.
South Africa Women Scorecard
- Laura Wolvaardt: 40 (27) | 5 Fours, 1 Six | c O. Bell b K. Fraser
- Tazmin Brits: 43 (35) | 5 Fours, 1 Six | c K. Bryce b O. Bell
- Anneke Bosch: 11 (13) | 1 Four | c K. Bryce b D. Carter
- Marizanne Kapp: 43 (24) | 6 Fours | c D. Carter b K. Bryce
- Sune Luus: 18* (13) | 2 Fours | Not Out
- Chloe Tryon: 2 (4) | c S. Horley b R. Slater
- Annerie Dercksen: 1* (4) | Not Out
Total: 166/5 in 20 overs
Top Bowlers for Scotland:
- Katherine Fraser: 2-15-1
- Kathryn Bryce: 4-31-1
- Rachel Slater: 3-24-1
Second Innings
Scotland had a daunting task ahead of them, needing 167 runs to win. However, their chase got off to a disastrous start, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Nonkululeko Mlaba was the chief destroyer, wreaking havoc on Scotland’s batting line-up. Mlaba’s impeccable bowling figures of 4 overs, 12 runs, and 3 wickets put Scotland under immense pressure right from the start. Her ability to exploit the conditions and extract turn made her a tough bowler to negotiate.
Ayabonga Khaka and Nadine de Klerk also played crucial roles in dismantling the Scottish innings. Khaka, bowling with precision, claimed the wicket of Saskia Horley for 6, while de Klerk contributed with 2 wickets, wrapping up the tail swiftly. Scotland never looked comfortable at the crease, and their batters struggled to cope with South Africa’s disciplined bowling.
Katherine Fraser was the only Scottish batter who managed to show some resistance. Fraser scored 14 runs off 21 balls, attempting to hold the innings together but lacked support from her teammates. Ailsa Lister, with 12 off 13 balls, was the only other batter to reach double figures for Scotland.
Scotland’s innings came to an end in the 17th over, bundled out for a mere 86 runs. South Africa’s dominance with the ball was evident, as they never allowed Scotland to settle into a rhythm.
Scotland Women Scorecard
- Saskia Horley: 6 (11) | c T. Brits b A. Khaka
- Sarah Bryce: 5 (8) | c & b C. Tryon
- Kathryn Bryce: 7 (7) | c & b C. Tryon
- Ailsa Lister: 12 (13) | b N. Mlaba
- Priyanaz Chatterji: 4 (5) | b de Klerk
- Darcey Carter: 0 (1) | b N. Mlaba
- Lorna Jack-Brown: 9 (15) | c & b S. Luus
- Katherine Fraser: 14 (21) | c A. Bosch b N. Mlaba
- Rachel Slater: 8 (5) | c L. Wolvaardt b A. Dercksen
- Abtaha Maqsood: 7 (13) | c N. Mlaba b de Klerk
- Olivia Bell: 3* (8) | Not Out
Total: 86/10 in 17.5 overs
Top Bowlers for South Africa:
- Nonkululeko Mlaba: 4-12-3
- Nadine de Klerk: 3.5-15-2
- Ayabonga Khaka: 3-15-1
- Sune Luus: 2-8-1
- Annerie Dercksen: 2-9-1
Key Moments of the Match
- Wolvaardt and Brits’ Opening Stand: The duo gave South Africa a flying start with a partnership that set the tone for a big total. Their complementary styles put the Scottish bowlers on the back foot, allowing the middle-order to accelerate further.
- Marizanne Kapp’s Power Hitting: Kapp’s 43 from 24 balls proved to be the game-changing performance that propelled South Africa to a commanding total. Her fluent strokes through the off-side and her ability to clear the infield made it difficult for Scotland to contain her.
- Nonkululeko Mlaba’s Magical Spell: Mlaba’s 3 wickets for just 12 runs were the highlight of South Africa’s bowling performance. Her ability to keep the batters guessing, combined with her sharp turn, ensured Scotland had no chance of chasing the total.
- Scotland’s Wickets Tumble: Scotland’s inability to form partnerships or counter the South African bowlers led to their downfall. Losing wickets at regular intervals meant they never got close to the required run rate.
- South Africa’s Bowling Discipline: Every South African bowler contributed to the team’s success, maintaining tight lines and building pressure. Khaka, de Klerk, and Luus supported Mlaba excellently, and their cohesive bowling unit made the difference.
Player of the Match
While there were many noteworthy performances from the South African team, Marizanne Kapp was named Player of the Match for her outstanding batting performance. Her 43 off 24 balls was pivotal in setting up the huge total, and her composure under pressure stood out as a key aspect of South Africa’s innings.
Conclusion
With this dominant victory, South Africa Women continued their march in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Their all-round performance showcased their potential to go deep into the tournament, while Scotland Women, unfortunately, saw their hopes for a semi-final berth dashed with this heavy defeat.
