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South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women, Match 24 Match Summary

SA-W vs NED-W, 2026 - T20 Summary

South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women Scorecard
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Match 24, Bristol County Ground, Bristol , Jun 25, 2026
South Africa Women South Africa Women
208/1 (20.0/20)
Netherlands Women Netherlands Women
120/8 (20.0/20)
South Africa Women beat Netherlands Women by 88 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Tazmin Brits
    114(69)
SA-W 208/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117801-tazmin-brits-playerprofile>Tazmin Brits</a>
Tazmin Brits
114 (69)
  • 15x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 165.21SR
<a href=/cricket/players/117759-laura-wolvaardt-playerprofile>Laura Wolvaardt</a>
Laura Wolvaardt
45 (36)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 125SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
NED-W 120/8
Bat Top Batsmen
Phebe Molkenboer
Phebe Molkenboer
41 (41)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 100SR
Sanya Khurana
Sanya Khurana
36 (30)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 120SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Curtains down - That wraps up an entertaining contest in Bristol, where South Africa secured a crucial win and two valuable points, while the Netherlands' wait for a first-ever Women's T20 World Cup victory goes on. The action now shifts to Old Trafford in Manchester, where Scotland Women will take on Sri Lanka Women on Friday, 26th June, with the match set to begin at 5.30 pm GMT. As always, you can join us a little earlier for all the build-up and pre-match coverage. Until then, thank you for your company and goodbye!
The victorious skipper of South Africa Women - Laura Wolvaardt says it was a pretty decent effort with the bat. She adds that they assessed early on that it was a good wicket to bat on and looked to make the most of the conditions by being positive in the Powerplay. She heaps praise on Tazmin Brits, saying she batted excellently and held the innings together. Laura says the Dutch got off to a pretty good start with the bat, but her bowlers did well to take the pace off the ball through the middle overs, which helped them regain control of the game. Looking ahead to the clash at Lord's, she says it will be awesome to play at such an iconic venue. She acknowledges Bangladesh's strong spin attack, and she wants her side to bat positively against them.
The captain of Netherlands Women - Babette de Leede says that they were thinking of restricting South Africa to around 170-180. Adds that they batted really well and 200 plus was a bit too much for them. Mentions that Sanya Khurana and Phebe Molkenboer batted well, but unfortunately, they could not carry the momentum in the middle. Shares that they have grown more and more with every game. Their fielding has improved, but the bowling is still not up to the mark. However, she hopes it clicks, and they can win over Pakistan in the next game. Says that the support from the Orange Army has been amazing, even the ones back home. Admits that having friends and family out here supporting them feels special.
Time to hear from the two captains now...
A clinical finish with the ball - South Africa Women may be slightly concerned by their inability to strike in the Powerplay, though they were denied an early breakthrough when Chloe Tryon put down a chance off Marizanne Kapp's bowling. Kapp was outstanding with the new ball, extracting movement and conceding just 11 runs from her three overs. The breakthrough eventually came in the eighth over through Tryon, before Shabnim Ismail added another to put the Proteas in control. From there, the wickets flowed at the death, with Ayabonga Khaka claiming a superb three-wicket haul and Tryon adding another scalp as South Africa wrapped up a comfortable victory.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Undoubtedly, Tazmin Brits wins the award for her unbeaten century (114 off 69). She says she cannot remember too much about the innings, but mentions that she particularly enjoyed going over cover. She admits she did not realise she was closing in on a hundred, as her sole focus was on helping South Africa get past the 200-run mark. Reflecting on the previous game against India, she says she was disappointed with herself for putting Laura Wolvaardt under pressure and wanted to show a lot more intent today. She ends by saying that, whether she is in the playing XI or not, she always tries to represent the badge with pride and, when given the opportunity, gives her best for the country.
Brits steals the show - Earlier in the game, South Africa Women powered their way to their highest total while batting first in this World Cup, driven by a magnificent unbeaten century from Tazmin Brits. She shared a commanding 121-run opening stand with captain Laura Wolvaardt, laying the perfect platform before Annerie Dercksen's explosive 37 off just 16 balls propelled the Proteas beyond the 200-run mark. It was a tough day in the field for the Netherlands Women in the sweltering Bristol heat, but there was one special moment to cherish as Hannah Landheer claimed her maiden T20 World Cup wicket, a milestone she will remember for a long time.
Dutch run out of steam - Netherlands Women came out with positive intent, racing to 50 in the Powerplay as both openers took the attack to the South African bowlers. Phebe Molkenboer's new opening partner, Sanya Khurana, contributed a brisk 36 off 30 before departing, while Phebe Molkenboer held one end together with a determined 41. However, once the fielding restrictions were lifted, the scoring rate slowed dramatically, and the chase gradually drifted away from them. Sterre Kalis provided a handy contribution in the middle overs, but the Dutch suffered a late collapse, slipping from 100/1 to 120/8 and eventually falling well short of a daunting target.
Proteas keep the pressure on - South Africa Women firmly keep themselves in the race for the semi-finals with a commanding performance in Bristol. They may have hoped for an even bigger victory margin, but credit must go to the Netherlands Women, who refused to throw in the towel and fought hard in pursuit of a daunting target. The chase was always going to be a huge challenge, and the Dutch eventually slipped to their fourth successive defeat. However, for a team playing in their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup, every game is part of a valuable learning journey.
Over 20 : 120/8
2 Runs
  • 119.1
  • W 19.2
  • 119.3
  • W 19.4
  • W 19.5
  • 019.6
de Lange
0 (1)
van den
1 (1)
A. Khaka
3-0-19-3
19.6
0
Ayabonga Khaka To Caroline de Lange
No hat-trick. This time, the line is not at the stumps by Ayabonga Khaka. Sticks to the slower one but it is outside off, on a good length. Caroline de Lange pokes at it and is lucky not to nick this one behind. South Africa Women win by 88 runs and give their net run rate a much-needed boost.
Caroline de Lange to face the hat-trick ball.
19.5
W
Ayabonga Khaka To Hannah Landheer OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Two in two for Ayabonga Khaka and the third wicket in the over. It is the leg-cutter that does the trick for Khaka again. On a good length, angled in, on middle. Hannah Landheer gets on her toes and shapes up to work it across the line with a closed bat face. The ball lands and straightens enough to go past the outside edge and hits the top of the middle stump. Ayabonga is on a hat-trick now.
Hannah Landheer walks out to the middle now.
19.4
W
Ayabonga Khaka To Iris Zwilling OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Completely outfoxed. It is the leg-cutter from Khaka, on a length, on off and middle. Iris Zwilling clears the front leg and has a heave across the line. She does not pick the change of pace and swings early. One hand comes off the bat handle and Zwilling fails to connect. The ball goes through to clatter into the stumps.
19.3
1
Ayabonga Khaka To Myrthe van den Raad
Slower one, on a length, on off. Myrthe van den Raad swings at it and chips it back over the bowler's head for a single.
Out goes Babette de Leede, in comes Myrthe van den Raad.
19.2
W
Ayabonga Khaka To Babette de Leede OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ayabonga Khaka gets herself on the wickets column. Pace off, on a back of a length, on middle. Babette de Leede crouches and plays the pull. She connects well but neither does she get the elevation nor does she manage to pick the gap. Hits it flat to deep square leg, where Annerie Dercksen gets on her knees and gets her hands out in front to take a good, low catch.
19.1
1
Ayabonga Khaka To Iris Zwilling
Drifting onto the pads, low full toss. Iris Zwilling hangs low and smears it behind square leg for a single.
Over 19 : 118/5
6 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • W 18.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
de Leede
11 (11)
I. Zwilling
1 (1)
De Klerk
3-0-20-1
18.6
0
Nadine De Klerk To Babette de Leede
Nearly sneaked through. Very full, in line with the off stump. Babette de Leede hurriedly gets her bat down. It goes off an inside edge wide of short fine leg. Babette is keen for a single but is sent back. She makes it back in before the throw arrives at her end.
18.5
1
Nadine De Klerk To Iris Zwilling
Low full toss, following the batter. Iris whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
It's falling apart for the Dutch rather quickly now. Iris Zwilling is the next batter in.
18.4
W
Nadine De Klerk To Frederique Overdijk OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! A golden duck for Frederique Overdijk. Cross-seam ball by Nadine De Klerk, on a length, attacking the stumps. Overdijk pushes out in front of her body but the ball nips back to graze the inside edge and it deflects back onto the leg stump.
18.3
1
Nadine De Klerk To Babette de Leede
On a back of a length, on off. Babette de Leede steers it wide of short third for a single.
18.2
0
Nadine De Klerk To Babette de Leede
Shorter and on off. Babette de Leede chops it down on the off side.
18.1
4
Nadine De Klerk To Babette de Leede
FOUR! Babette de Leede gets it away. On the pads, angled in on a length. De Leede swats it away to the left of short fine leg for a boundary.
Another one goes down. Frederique Overdijk comes out to the middle now.
Over 18 : 112/4
2 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • W 17.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • W 17.6
R. Rijke
1 (2)
de Leede
6 (7)
C. Tryon
4-0-16-2
17.6
W
Chloe Tryon To Robine Rijke OUT!
OUT! LBW! Trapped in front and Chloe Tryon has her second wicket. Full and angled in, on middle. Robine Rijke attempts the reverse but the ball is too full for the shot. It sneaks under the blade and catches Robine on the pads right in front of the stumps. An easy decision for the umpire and Rijke does not bother to take the review.
17.5
1
Chloe Tryon To Babette de Leede
Top edge but safe. Tossed up, on off. Babette de Leede goes for the sweep. A top edge is found but it drops well in front of deep mid-wicket. They cross.
17.4
1
Chloe Tryon To Robine Rijke
Attacking the front pad, full in length. Robine helps it wide of short fine leg for a run.
The next batter in is Robine Rijke.
Full Commentary
20 OV
2 Runs
A. Khaka to I. Zwilling de Leede van den H. Landheer de Lange
  • 119.1
  • W 19.2
  • 119.3
  • W 19.4
  • W 19.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
6 Runs
De Klerk to de Leede F. Overdijk I. Zwilling
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • W 18.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
2 Runs
C. Tryon to P. Molkenboer R. Rijke de Leede
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • W 17.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • W 17.6
17 OV
4 Runs
N. Mlaba to de Leede P. Molkenboer
  • 216.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
4 Runs
C. Tryon to P. Molkenboer de Leede
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 215.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
S. Ismail to P. Molkenboer S. Kalis de Leede
  • 214.1
  • 1 LB 14.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
10 Runs
N. Mlaba to S. Kalis P. Molkenboer
  • 013.1
  • 413.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
7 Runs
De Klerk to S. Kalis P. Molkenboer
  • 112.1
  • 412.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
5 Runs
A. Khaka to S. Kalis P. Molkenboer
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
C. Tryon to P. Molkenboer S. Kalis
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
7 Runs
De Klerk to P. Molkenboer S. Kalis
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
4 Runs
N. Mlaba to S. Kalis
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
5 Runs
C. Tryon to S. Khurana S. Kalis
  • 27.1
  • 07.2
  • 27.3
  • 07.4
  • W 7.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
4 Runs
N. Mlaba to P. Molkenboer S. Khurana
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
14 Runs
S. Ismail to S. Khurana P. Molkenboer
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
4 Runs
M. Kapp to P. Molkenboer S. Khurana
  • 04.1
  • 24.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
12 Runs
A. Khaka to S. Khurana
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
M. Kapp to S. Khurana P. Molkenboer
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 32.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
13 Runs
S. Ismail to S. Khurana P. Molkenboer
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 41.3
  • 41.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
M. Kapp to P. Molkenboer S. Khurana
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Bristol County Ground, Bristol
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Netherlands Women won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa Women beat Netherlands Women by 88 runs
  • Player of the Match Tazmin Brits
  • Umpire Claire Polosak (AUS), Shathira Jakir (BAN) and Gayathri Venugopalan (IND)
  • Referee GS Lakshmi (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa Women 208/1 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa Women 203/1 in 19.4 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 26 balls between L Wolvaardt (37) and A Dercksen (13)
  • A Dercksen dropped on 14 by R Rijke in 18.1 overs
  • T Brits maiden T20I hundred: 100 runs in 63 balls (15x4) (1x6)
  • South Africa Women 150/1 in 15.5 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa Women 121/1 in 13.3 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 102 off 69 balls between L Wolvaardt (44) and T Brits (50)
  • South Africa Women 102/0 in 10.6 overs
  • T Brits T20I fifty: 50 runs in 36 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • T Brits dropped on 46 by F Overdijk in 8.6 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa Women 66/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa Women 66/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 32 balls between L Wolvaardt (19) and T Brits (28)
  • South Africa Women 53/0 in 4.6 overs
  • Netherlands Women 100/1 in 14.2 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa Women 50/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Netherlands Women 50/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 36 balls between P Molkenboer (20) and S Khurana (30)
  • Netherlands Women 50/0 in 5.6 overs
  • S Khurana dropped on 3 by C Tryon in 2.5 overs
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