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South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women, Match 20 Match Summary

SA-W vs BD-W, 2023 - T20 Summary

South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women Scorecard
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Match 20, Newlands, Cape Town , Feb 21, 2023
South Africa Women South Africa Women
117/0 (17.5/20)
Bangladesh Women Bangladesh Women
113/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa Women beat Bangladesh Women by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Laura Wolvaardt
    66(56)
BD-W 113/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117752-nigar-sultana-playerprofile>Nigar Sultana</a>
Nigar Sultana
30 (34)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 88.23SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117799-sobhana-mostary-playerprofile>Sobhana Mostary</a>
Sobhana Mostary
27 (30)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 90SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Marizanne Kapp
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/2
R/W
SA-W 117/0
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117759-laura-wolvaardt-playerprofile>Laura Wolvaardt</a>
Laura Wolvaardt
66 (56)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 117.85SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117801-tazmin-brits-playerprofile>Tazmin Brits</a>
Tazmin Brits
50 (51)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 98.03SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shorna Akter
ECON 8.00
2
OVERS
16/0
R/W
Bowler
Marufa Akter
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/0
R/W
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That is it then from this game and also from the group stage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. The action now switches to the semi-finals and in the first semi-final, it will be the unbeaten Australia Women going up against India Women at the Newlands in Cape Town. That game will be played on Thursday the 23rd of February and will begin at 6.30 pm IST (1 pm GMT). You can however join us a lot sooner for the build-up as well. Till then, take care and goodbye!
The South Africa Women skipper, Sune Luus says that the openers did well to battle through and showed their skills. Adds that the openers were brilliant and 114 runs to get wasn't difficult on this track. Mentions that back-to-back semi-finals is a good achievement and playing at a packed Newlands will be amazing. Adds that she was just a spectator in this game and this opportunity to play in a home semi-final doesn't come around often in a lifetime and goes on to applaud the crowd at Newlands.
Nigar Sultana, the captain of Bangladesh Women says that a total of at the very least 140 plus was required up against a team of the quality that South Africa possesses. Adds that the team did not manage to put up partnerships with subsequent numbers in the middle and that cost us. On fielding, she adds that if they continue to miss this many chances it becomes impossible to get a win against a quality side. She ends up thanking the Bangladesh supporters and says that they feel blessed to have such an amazing fanbase that never leaves them alone at any venue.
Laura Wolvaardt (66* off 56 balls) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her match-winning innings. Laura says they were under a bit of pressure to start off with as it was a bit of mental pressure but as the game progressed they settled well. She adds that they made it look a bit harder than it really was, and the track was brilliant to bat on. She closes by saying it is so special to play in the semis at home and a bit tastier after starting the way we did with a defeat against Sri Lanka. On her form, she says that she hasn't been amongst the runs but it feels so good to click on the most important moment.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, Nigar Sultana won the toss and opted to bat first but this didn't turn out to be a positive one as Bangladesh Women got off to a pretty poor start. Nonkululeko Mlaba and Shabnim Ismail kept things tight and South Africa Women got wickets at well. Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary did put up a fight in the middle phase but once Mostary got out, the innings started to fall apart. The likes of Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka were able to run through the middle and lower order and ended with a couple of wickets each. Coming to the chase, it was virtually a quarterfinal for the hosts and their openers stepped up big time as both scored half-centuries and took South Africa Women into the semi-finals.
Bangladesh Women have been humbled here and unfortunately for them, they finish the tournament without a single win under their belt. They started off well with the ball as Marufa Akter swung the ball and then the spinners came in and kept things tight. However, they failed to pick up a wicket and the bowlers were let down as a few stumping and catching opportunities went down. In the end, they never really had enough runs on the board to compete and were blown away by the hosts with ease.
With just 114 runs needed for victory, all South Africa Women needed was a solid start and even though they didn't quite get that, the openers didn't give away their wicket. After being 43/0 at the halfway stage, both Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits upped the ante and especially the former played a few delightful shots. Both batters got to their respective half-centuries and saw their side over the line without any fuss. The hosts will now face a rampant England Women's team for a place in the grand finale.
A first-ever semi-final at home for the Proteas (Men's or Women's cricket team) in an ICC event and the crowd in the Newlands goes wild. It was a pretty solid performance from them from start to finish albeit with a few sluggish moments but South Africa Women will be ecstatic to have reached the playoff phases. This also means that New Zealand Women are knocked out of the tournament and we have our four confirmed semi-finalists.
Over 17.5 : 117/0
11 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 217.2
  • 017.3
  • 417.4
  • 417.5
L. Wolvaardt
66 (56)
T. Brits
50 (51)
J. Alam
3.5-0-26-0
17.5
4
Jahanara Alam To Laura Wolvaardt
FOUR! The Proteas are through to the semis. Full and wide outside off, Laura Wolvaardt drives this past the cover region for a boundary to end the game and seal a spot in the last 4.
17.4
4
Jahanara Alam To Laura Wolvaardt
FOUR! The scores are level with strokeplay of the highest order. Full and wide outside off, Laura Wolvaardt slices this late through the channel behind the wicket at short third for a boundary.
17.3
0
Jahanara Alam To Laura Wolvaardt
Full and wide outside off, Laura Wolvaardt looks to drive but gets beaten.
17.2
2
Jahanara Alam To Laura Wolvaardt
Fuller around middle, Laura Wolvaardt finds the gap at the mid-wicket region for a couple.
17.1
1
Jahanara Alam To Tazmin Brits
Full and wide outside off, Tazmin Brits drives this to long off for a single. Half-century to Tazmin Brits.
Over 17 : 106/0
7 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 016.6
L. Wolvaardt
56 (52)
T. Brits
49 (50)
M. Akter
4-0-19-0
16.6
0
Marufa Akter To Laura Wolvaardt
Fuller outside off, Tazmin Brits bottom edges this back towards the keeper for nothing.
16.5
4
Marufa Akter To Laura Wolvaardt
FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Laura Wolvaardt cuts this fine and wide of short third man for a boundary behind the wicket.
A slight in delay in proceedings as Nigar Sultana, the captain of Bangladesh Women has got her left knee stuck in the turf and is in a bit of pain. The physio is out to have a look and hopefully, she is fine. Everything seems fine and we are good to continue.
16.4
1
Marufa Akter To Tazmin Brits
Fuller around middle, Tazmin Brits gives it a big heave and it falls safely behind the bowler for a single.
16.3
0
Marufa Akter To Tazmin Brits
On a length outside off, Tazmin Brits drives this to extra cover for nothing.
16.2
1
Marufa Akter To Laura Wolvaardt
Fuller one outside off, Laura Wolvaardt drives this to sweeper cover for a single.
16.1
1
Marufa Akter To Tazmin Brits
Back of a length outside off, Tazmin Brits pushes this off her back foot towards mid off for a single.
Marufa Akter (3-0-12-0) is back on to finish her spell.
Over 16 : 99/0
16 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 415.2
  • 115.3
  • 215.4
  • 415.5
  • 115.6
T. Brits
47 (47)
L. Wolvaardt
51 (49)
N. Akter
4-0-33-0
15.6
1
Nahida Akter To Tazmin Brits
Short in length around middle, Tazmin Brits pushes this to long off for a single.
15.5
4
Nahida Akter To Tazmin Brits
FOUR! We have seen Tazmin Brits live a charmed life today as she adds another one to her kitty. Full toss towards off, Brits walks to it and slogs this towards deep mid-wicket where Jahanara Alam misreads this and drops a sitter for a boundary.
15.4
2
Nahida Akter To Tazmin Brits
FLighted outside off, Tazmin Brits slogs this towards deep square leg for a couple.
15.3
1
Nahida Akter To Laura Wolvaardt
Tossed up around middle, Laura Wolvaardt pushes this towards long on for a single.
15.2
4
Nahida Akter To Laura Wolvaardt
FOUR! Laura looks in a hurry to end this game. Tossed up around middle, Laura Wolvaardt slogs this over towards deep square leg for a boundary.
15.1
4
Nahida Akter To Laura Wolvaardt
FOUR! Tossed up outside off, Laura showcases her clas as she steps out of her crease and drives this past the cover region for a boundary.
Over 15 : 83/0
6 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 214.5
  • 114.6
L. Wolvaardt
42 (46)
T. Brits
40 (44)
F. Khatun
4-0-22-0
14.6
1
Fahima Khatun To Laura Wolvaardt
On middle, Wolvaardt comes forward and drives it through mid on for one. 31 needed now off 30 balls.
14.5
2
Fahima Khatun To Laura Wolvaardt
Tossed up around off, Wolvaardt steps out and plays it with the turn wide of the fielder at deep cover for a couple of runs.
Full Commentary
17 OV
7 Runs
M. Akter to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
16 Runs
N. Akter to L. Wolvaardt T. Brits
  • 415.1
  • 415.2
  • 115.3
  • 215.4
  • 415.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
6 Runs
F. Khatun to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 214.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
11 Runs
S. Akter to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 413.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
6 Runs
J. Alam to L. Wolvaardt T. Brits
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
9 Runs
F. Khatun to L. Wolvaardt T. Brits
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
8 Runs
M. Akter to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
3 Runs
F. Khatun to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
5 Runs
N. Akter to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 18.1
  • 1 LB 8.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
4 Runs
F. Khatun to L. Wolvaardt T. Brits
  • 27.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
5 Runs
S. Akter to L. Wolvaardt T. Brits
  • 06.1
  • 26.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
8 Runs
J. Alam to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 05.1
  • 35.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
9 Runs
N. Akter to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 64.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
1 Runs
J. Alam to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
1 Runs
M. Akter to T. Brits L. Wolvaardt
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
4 Runs
N. Akter to L. Wolvaardt T. Brits
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
3 Runs
M. Akter to L. Wolvaardt T. Brits
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Newlands, Cape Town
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Bangladesh Women won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa Women beat Bangladesh Women by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match Laura Wolvaardt
  • Umpire Eloise Sheridan (AUS), Sue Redfern (ENG) and Vrinda Rathi (IND)
  • Referee GS Lakshmi (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break:England Women 113/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Bangladesh Women 100/6 in 18.2 overs
  • Bangladesh Women 50/2 in 11.4 overs
  • Drinks : Pakistan Women 41/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): Bangladesh Women 23/2
  • T Brits 6th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 51 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 97 balls between L Wolvaardt (51) and T Brits (48)
  • South Africa Women 100/0 in 16.1 overs
  • L Wolvaardt 5th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 48 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 65 balls between L Wolvaardt (27) and T Brits (23)
  • South Africa Women 51/0 in 10.5 overs
  • Drinks : South Africa Women 43/0 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): South Africa Women 26/0
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