Cricket Highlights, 07 Oct: ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024, Group B (Match 9) – England Women vs South Africa Women

ENG-W vs RSA-W (Match 9) – Highlights 

In the 9th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held in Sharjah on October 7, 2024, South Africa Women set a total of 124/6 in their 20 overs. England Women chased down the target successfully, scoring 125 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in just 19.2 overs. England secured a 7-wicket victory with 4 balls remaining. Sophie Ecclestone was named Player of the Match for her impressive bowling performance, taking 2 wickets for just 15 runs.

Against England, South Africa scored 124 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Laura Wolvaardt, the captain, led the charge with a steady innings of 42 runs off 39 balls, including three boundaries. Tazmin Brits contributed 13 runs, but her innings was cut short when she was caught by Gibson off Smith’s bowling. Anneke Bosch managed 18 runs, showing some resistance but ultimately fell to Glenn. Marizanne Kapp played a quickfire knock of 26 runs from just 17 balls, hitting three fours, before being dismissed by Ecclestone. Chloe Tryon struggled to find her rhythm and fell for just 2 runs. Annerie Dercksen emerged as a bright spot in the innings, finishing not out on 20 runs from 11 balls, while Nadine de Klerk remained not out with a solitary run, helping to ensure South Africa reached a competitive total.

England Women bowlers delivered a disciplined performance against South Africa Women, restricting them to 124 runs. Nat Sciver-Brunt bowled four overs, conceding 34 runs but did not claim any wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 8.50. Linsey Smith was slightly more effective, taking one wicket for 32 runs in her four overs, yielding an economy of 8.00. Charlie Dean also impressed with the ball, claiming one wicket for just 25 runs, showcasing her ability to contain runs at an economy rate of 6.25. Sophie Ecclestone was the standout bowler, taking two wickets while only allowing 15 runs in her four overs, achieving an exceptional economy rate of 3.75. Sarah Glenn contributed effectively as well, picking up one wicket for 18 runs.

In the chase for 125 runs, the England Women’s team displayed a solid batting performance to secure victory against South Africa Women. Maia Bouchier struggled early in her innings, scoring only 8 runs off 20 balls before being dismissed lbw by Marizanne Kapp. Danni Wyatt-Hodge steadied the innings with a well-played 43 runs off 43 balls, hitting four boundaries and maintaining a steady strike rate of 100. Alice Capsey contributed a quick 19 runs from 16 deliveries before being caught and bowled by Nadine de Klerk. The real standout was Nat Sciver-Brunt, who remained not out on 48 runs from 36 balls, including six boundaries, showcasing her aggressive intent with a strike rate of 133.33. Captain Heather Knight remained unbeaten with 0 runs from 1 ball as England chased down the target in just 19.2 overs.

England Women vs South Africa Women Scoreboard

South Africa Women – 124/6 (20.0)

England Women  – 125/3 (19.2)

Result – England Women won by 7 wickets

Player of the match – Sophie Ecclestone

Sophie Ecclestone

ENG-W vs RSA-W Playing XIs

Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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