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ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Manchester

Australia Women 172 for 8. South Africa Women 107.

Australia Women win by 65 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 3 runs. Bowler: Georgia Wareham. South Africa Women: 107/10 (rr 6.42)

  2. 16.4

    The leg spinner floats a length ball on off stump and the batter goes for a wild slog that’s mistimed and caught at deep mid wicket. Nonkululeko Mlaba attempts an aggressive hit but is caught out. Nonkululeko Mlaba departs without scoring. Australia Women secure a 65-run victory!

  3. 16.4

    A back of a length slider drifts wide down leg, and the batter attempts a pull but misses completely. The wide is signaled, adding an extra run to the total.

  4. 16.3

    A quicker ball pitched back of a length on leg stump, Chloe Tryon attempts a slog but mistimes it completely. The ball goes straight to mid wicket where she is caught, ending her innings. Chloe Tryon departs for 9 runs off 13 balls.

  5. 16.2

    A short slider on the leg stump, met with a mis-timed sweep from Chloe Tryon, who keeps it grounded and falls short of the fielder at deep backward square leg for no run.

  6. 16.1

    A full toss on the outside off stump from the leg spinner. Chloe Tryon elegantly pulls it with controlled timing, collecting a couple of runs before the ball is fielded out deep mid wicket.

  7. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 3 runs. Bowler: Ashleigh Gardner. South Africa Women: 104/8 (rr 6.5)

  8. 15.6

    Off break pitched just outside off stump, Chloe Tryon executes a well-timed slog-sweep along the ground for a single to finish the over neatly. South Africa Women face a steep chase needing 69 runs from 24 balls with just two wickets in hand, odds stacked heavily against them.

  9. 15.5

    Gardner bowls a length off break outside off stump. Tryon attempts a controlled slog but mistimes it, and the ball is safely fielded at long on. No run comes from that effort.

  10. 15.4

    A full outside-off off break, and Khaka steps in to drive it neatly along the ground for a well-timed single. Khaka gets off the mark with his first run.

  11. 15.3

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.

  12. 15.2

    The quicker ball angling outside off and pitching back of a length catches Shabnim Ismail plum lbw after missing the ball and striking her pad. Shabnim Ismail is out for 2 off 2, and South Africa Women lose their review.

  13. 15.1

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, down the track, drive along the ground. 1 run.

  14. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Alana King. South Africa Women: 101/7 (rr 6.73)

  15. 14.6

    Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, pushed along the ground to Georgia Wareham at third man. 2 runs.

  16. 14.5

    Over the wicket. Full, off stump, front foot, drive uncontrolled in air to Annabel Sutherland at long on. OUT! Sinalo Jafta caught - 2(3)

  17. 14.4

    A full-length leg-spin bowled on off stump, driven crisply by Sinalo Jafta who times it beautifully through the off side for a well-earned two. Jafta has finally got herself off the mark.

  18. 14.3

    Outside off a back of a length leg spinner coaxing an attempted cut from the batter, but she misses completely. It's a tidy dot ball.

  19. 14.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, down leg, back foot, worked uncontrolled in air to Alana King at bowler. OUT! Kayla Reyneke caught - 0(3)

  20. 14.1

    Over the wicket. Full, off stump, down the track, drive along the ground to Annabel Sutherland at long on. 1 run.

  21. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 8 runs. Bowler: Sophie Molineux. South Africa Women: 96/5 (rr 6.86)

  22. 13.6

    This arm ball on off stump, pitched back of a length, is worked by Kayla Reyneke but poorly timed and goes nowhere. South Africa Women face a steep chase needing 77 from 36 with only a slim chance to win.

  23. 13.5

    Round the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Georgia Wareham at extra cover. No run.

  24. 13.4

    A length stock ball pitched outside off, met with a mis-timed drive that doesn't carry far. The batter is caught by the extra cover, bringing an end to her watchful innings. Laura Wolvaardt departs for 44 runs off 39 balls.

  25. 13.3

    Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, down the track, drive. 6 runs.

  26. 13.2

    The quicker ball, pitched back of a length on middle stump, is met with a mis-timed pull from the batter. The ball skews away, allowing a single through deep mid-wicket.

  27. 13.1

    Laura Wolvaardt drives a full ball straight back down the ground, taking a comfortable single.

  28. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 5 runs. Bowler: Alana King. South Africa Women: 88/4 (rr 6.77)

  29. 12.6

    A back-of-a-length leg spinner on middle stump tested the batter, who calmly pushes it straight back into the pitch. A tidy dot ball to close the over. South Africa Women chase 85 from 42 with 6 wickets left, scored at 12.1 run rate; WinViz gives them a 4% chance.

  30. 12.5

    The leg spinner bowls a back-of-a-length delivery on off stump, and Chloe Tryon drives delicately, finding the outside edge for two runs through third man.

  31. 12.4

    The leg spinner tosses up a length ball outside off, and Chloe Tryon confidently drives it along the ground, but there’s no run from it.

  32. 12.3

    Laura Wolvaardt attempts a slog-sweep to a length ball outside off, but it's mis-timed and stays low, sneaking through the infield for a quick single.

  33. 12.2

    Outside off and back of a length, the leg spinner is driven confidently by Chloe Tryon who keeps it on the ground, picking up a single. Chloe Tryon gets off the mark.

  34. 12.1

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, met with a well-timed, controlled slog that races away for a single towards long on.

  35. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 6 runs. Bowler: Ashleigh Gardner. South Africa Women: 83/4 (rr 6.92)

  36. 11.6

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, drive. No run.

  37. 11.5

    An off break pitched just outside off on a back of a length, worked neatly through the covers for a well-controlled single.

  38. 11.4

    Gardner tosses up an off break wide outside off, and Wolvaardt drives it crisply along the ground but finds a sharp misfield in the cover region. Despite the good connection, no runs come off this delivery.

  39. 11.3

    An off break pitched at a length on off stump, met with a mis-timed slog sweep that skews away for a single. The non-striker is run out on this delivery after a sharp throw from deep mid-wicket, assisted by the bowler. Marizanne Kapp departs for 12 off 6, swinging momentum sharply as Australia Women's win probability jumps from 85% to 93%.

  40. 11.2

    Ashleigh Gardner bowls a back of a length off break outside off, met with a well-timed, controlled drive that races away for two runs.

  41. 11.1

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, down the track, drive along the ground to Annabel Sutherland at long off. 2 runs.

  42. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 5 runs. Bowler: Georgia Wareham. South Africa Women: 77/3 (rr 7.0)

  43. 10.6

    On a full toss straight at middle stump, the leg spinner delivers a well-timed slog that sneaks through mid wicket for a single, aided by a misfield. South Africa Women are chasing 96 from 54 deliveries with seven wickets in hand, facing a run rate of 10.7. Their win probability stands at 13 percent.

  44. 10.5

    The leg spinner drops a length ball wide outside off, and the batter drives it firmly but keeps it grounded, resulting in no run.

  45. 10.4

    Wareham bowls a length googly on leg stump, and Kapp works it neatly to the leg side for a smart single.

  46. 10.3

    Georgia Wareham delivers a length ball just outside off, tempting Laura Wolvaardt into a slog-sweep. It's mis-timed but she manages to keep it down and picks up a single.

  47. 10.2

    Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, down the track, worked along the ground to Alana King at mid wicket. No run.

  48. 10.1

    Over the wicket. Length ball, down leg, down the track, slog along the ground to Ashleigh Gardner at deep mid wicket. 2 runs.

  49. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 13 runs. Bowler: Annabel Sutherland. South Africa Women: 72/3 (rr 7.2)

  50. 9.6

    A back of a length ball outside off, delivered with no movement. Marizanne Kapp drives it flawlessly, timing it well through the extra cover region for a boundary. That is another four for Kapp in the chase. South Africa Women require 101 runs from 60 balls at 10.1 per over, holding seven wickets with a 15% chance of victory according to WinViz.

  51. 9.5

    Laura Wolvaardt attempts a pull off a slower ball pitched outside off, but gets a mis-timed tap that yields just a single.

  52. 9.5

    Over the wicket. Half tracker, outside off, no movement, leave. 1 wide.

  53. 9.4

    This slower ball is short and wide outside off, and Laura tries to cut it but gets a mis-timed shot that stays grounded for no run.

  54. 9.3

    Over the wicket. Short, off stump, backs away, pull uncontrolled in air to Ashleigh Gardner at deep mid wicket. 2 runs.

  55. 9.2

    Marizanne Kapp steps out to a length ball just outside off and plays a controlled drive, nudging it along the ground for a neat single.

  56. 9.1

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, off stump, back foot, pull. 4 runs.

  57. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 4 runs. Bowler: Alana King. South Africa Women: 59/3 (rr 6.56)

  58. 8.6

    A leg spinner on off stump, delivering a length ball. The batter attempts a wild slog but mis-times it, resulting in no run as the ball is comfortably gathered at mid-wicket. South Africa Women need 114 from 66 balls at over ten runs per over, holding seven wickets in hand with a slim 9% chance according to WinViz.

  59. 8.5

    King floats a length leg-spinner on off stump, and Wolvaardt drives a well-timed slog-sweep, sneaking it through for a couple as the fielder at deep mid-wicket fumbles the ball.

  60. 8.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, down the track, pushed along the ground to Alana King at bowler. No run.

  61. 8.3

    A full-length leg spinner outside off stump and Marizanne Kapp elegantly drives it along the ground for a well-placed single.

  62. 8.2

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is met with a well-timed, controlled slog that secures a single.

  63. 8.1

    A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner is met with a mis-timed drive that stays grounded. No run comes from that attempt.

  64. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 7 runs. Bowler: Ashleigh Gardner. South Africa Women: 55/3 (rr 6.88)

  65. 7.6

    Gardner bowls a length off break outside off, patiently driven along the ground to pick up a well-timed single. South Africa Women face a challenging chase, needing 118 from 72 with seven wickets in hand and just under 10 runs per over required.

  66. 7.5

    Gardner bowls a short off break on off stump, and Wolvaardt attempts a pull but mistimes it, running two runs through the deep mid-wicket boundary.

  67. 7.4

    Off break length ball outside off, and Laura Wolvaardt drives it crisply with controlled finesse, racing away for two as Ellyse Perry makes a quick stop at deep extra cover.

  68. 7.3

    Over the wicket. Short, outside off, front foot, sweep along the ground to Nicola Carey at fine leg. 1 run.

  69. 7.2

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, middle stump, front foot, sweep along the ground. 1 run.

  70. 7.1

    An off break delivered just outside off on a back of a length, Laura Wolvaardt pushes it neatly back to mid on for no run.

  71. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 5 runs. Bowler: Georgia Wareham. South Africa Women: 48/3 (rr 6.86)

  72. 6.6

    The leg spinner drifts outside off to a back of a length, and Nadine de Klerk attempts a late cut but misses completely. The ball sneaks through and crashes into the stumps, ending her innings. Nadine de Klerk out for 25 off 22. Australia's win probability surges from 78% to 90%. South Africa now require 125 off 78 balls with seven wickets in hand, facing a steep required rate.

  73. 6.5

    The leg spinner pitches a length ball on off stump, and the batter pushes it firmly along the ground. The ball is quickly fielded, resulting in no run.

  74. 6.4

    A full-length leg spinner on off stump draws a careful push, the inside edge guiding the ball awkwardly but no run comes from it.

  75. 6.3

    The leg spinner bowls a back of a length delivery just outside off, and Nadine de Klerk attempts a sweep but mistimes it, allowing the ball to trickle to fine leg for two runs.

  76. 6.2

    Wareham bowls a length googly on middle, Wolvaardt confidently drives through the off side for a sneaky single.

  77. 6.1

    The leg spinner floats a back of a length delivery outside off, and Nadine de Klerk reacts swiftly with a well-timed pull shot that stays low, racing away for a single.

  78. 6.1

    Georgia Wareham bowls a googly on a length, angling it on leg stump. Nadine de Klerk tries to glance but misses, and a wide is called, adding an extra run to the board. Beth Mooney quickly gathers behind the stumps to keep things tidy.

  79. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 9 runs. Bowler: Annabel Sutherland. South Africa Women: 43/2 (rr 7.17)

  80. 5.6

    On a back of a length delivery just outside off, she attempts a drive but mis-times it; the ball stays low and is comfortably fielded. South Africa Women need 130 from 84 balls with eight wickets in hand, fighting a 22% chance according to WinViz.

  81. 5.5

    A length ball outside off, met with a mis-timed drive that stays grounded. No run comes from that delivery.

  82. 5.4

    Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, down the track, drive. 4 runs.

  83. 5.3

    Over the wicket. Half tracker, outside off, swayed away, leave. 1 bye.

  84. 5.2

    A length delivery just outside off stump is met with a beautifully controlled scoop. Nadine de Klerk times it perfectly, sending the ball skimming away towards fine leg for four.

  85. 5.1

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, pushed along the ground to Georgia Wareham at backward point. No run.

  86. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 12 runs. Bowler: Alana King. South Africa Women: 34/2 (rr 6.8)

  87. 4.6

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Georgia Voll at backward point. No run.

  88. 4.5

    Over the wicket. Full, leg stump, front foot, sweep along the ground to Ashleigh Gardner at deep mid wicket. 1 run.

  89. 4.4

    Outside off, a back of a length leg spinner is met with a delicate cut but only manages a bottom edge, yielding no run.

  90. 4.4

    Over the wicket. Short, down leg, back foot, pull along the ground. 3 wides.

  91. 4.3

    Over the wicket. Full, middle stump, front foot, slog-sweep uncontrolled in air to Ashleigh Gardner at deep mid wicket. 6 runs.

  92. 4.2

    Over the wicket. Short, middle stump, back foot, pull along the ground to Georgia Wareham at deep square leg. 2 runs.

  93. 4.1

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut uncontrolled in air to Kim Garth at gully. No run.

  94. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 6 runs. Bowler: Kim Garth. South Africa Women: 22/2 (rr 5.5)

  95. 3.6

    A length ball on off stump without movement, and the batter swings a slog that takes a top edge over third man for four runs. South Africa Women now require 151 from 96 balls at 9.4 per over with eight wickets left, holding a 14% chance according to WinViz.

  96. 3.5

    Over the wicket. Full, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to Kim Garth at bowler. No run.

  97. 3.4

    Nadine de Klerk cuts a back of a length ball wide outside off with control, guiding it low for a quick single.

  98. 3.3

    Kim Garth bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Nadine de Klerk pushes it gently back into the off side for no run.

  99. 3.2

    A full-length delivery down the leg side, Nadine de Klerk attempts a sweep but misses, the ball glancing off her pad and safely collected by the wicketkeeper.

  100. 3.1

    Laura Wolvaardt elegantly drives a back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump, keeping the ball along the ground and picking up a single.

  101. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 7 runs. Bowler: Sophie Molineux. South Africa Women: 16/2 (rr 5.33)

  102. 2.6

    Round the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, pushed along the ground to Nicola Carey at backward point. No run.

  103. 2.5

    Round the wicket. Length ball, leg stump, front foot, slog-sweep. 6 runs.

  104. 2.4

    This quicker ball on off stump, pitched back of a length, is worked with precision along the ground by de Klerk, but there's no run.

  105. 2.3

    A length ball outside off, met with an inside edge from a wild slog attempt, but it yields no run.

  106. 2.2

    The stock ball comes in on a length, right at middle stump. Nadine de Klerk calmly pushes it down the pitch, keeping things tight with no run added.

  107. 2.1

    A full stock ball on middle stump, worked carefully through the infield for a well-timed single.

  108. Update

    Summary

    Over 2: 7 runs. Bowler: Kim Garth. South Africa Women: 9/2 (rr 4.5)

  109. 1.6

    Kim Garth bowls a full, swinging delivery outside off, but Nadine de Klerk steps in and drives crisply along the ground for a smart two. Nadine de Klerk gets off the mark as South Africa Women start their chase requiring 164 from 108 with 8 wickets in hand; the required rate sits at 9.1.

  110. 1.5

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, off stump, back foot, worked. OUT! Annerie Dercksen bowled - 4(4)

  111. 1.4

    A length swinging away on off stump, expertly met by a well-timed, controlled drive through long off for four. That's the opening boundary of the innings, and Annerie Dercksen is off the mark.

  112. 1.3

    A swinging away length ball angling on off stump, worked neatly by the batter down to mid wicket but no run comes from it.

  113. 1.2

    A short swinging delivery outside off, met with a mis-timed push that stays low and is quickly fielded at extra cover, resulting in no run.

  114. 1.1

    Laura Wolvaardt drives a swinging delivery outside off, keeping it down to find the gap and comfortably picks up a single.

  115. Update

    Summary

    Over 1: 2 runs. Bowler: Sophie Molineux. South Africa Women: 2/1 (rr 2.0)

  116. 0.6

    A stock ball on a back of length, pitching on middle stump, draws the batter forward. Suné Luus attempts a pull but misses, the ball hitting her pad and she’s given leg before wicket. Suné Luus goes for 1 off 5. Big shift as Australia’s win probability jumps from 58% to 73%. South Africa need 171 from 114 with 9 wickets in hand, requiring 9 runs an over; their chance stands at 27%.

  117. 0.5

    On a short delivery just on off stump, she glances the ball down fine for a well-timed single. Laura Wolvaardt gets off the mark with that run.

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