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ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Birmingham

South Africa Women 127 for 8. Pakistan Women 126 for 9.

South Africa Women win by 2 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 3 runs. Bowler: Fatima Sana. South Africa Women: 127/8 (rr 7.54)

  2. 16.6

    Fatima Sana bowls a length ball down the leg side with no movement. Ayabonga Khaka attempts a flick, but plays and misses, conceding a wide that is neatly fielded by the keeper.

  3. 16.5

    Fatima Sana bowls a back of a length delivery on off stump. Nadine de Klerk pushes at it but edges the ball to the keeper and is caught. Nadine de Klerk departs for 37 off 28 deliveries.

  4. 16.4

    Shabnim Ismail plays a controlled drive along the ground, picking up a well-run single towards long off. Ismail gets off the mark, adding a valuable run to the board.

  5. 16.3

    Fatima Sana bowls a full delivery outside off stump, and the batter attempts a cut but misses it entirely, resulting in no run. Pakistan Women suffer a setback as they lose their review.

  6. 16.2

    This no-movement back of a length delivery on off stump sees the batter attempt an aggressive pull but misses entirely, resulting in the ball crashing into the stumps. Sinalo Jafta is bowled for 5 off 4, a key wicket for Pakistan Women.

  7. 16.1

    A back of a length no-movement delivery outside off, worked neatly off the inside edge for a single.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 5 runs. Bowler: Tuba Hassan. South Africa Women: 124/6 (rr 7.75)

  9. 15.6

    Length ball on off stump from the leg spinner sees the batter push it quietly towards cover, settling for a dot. South Africa Women require 3 runs from 24 balls with 4 wickets in hand, holding a strong position in the chase.

  10. 15.5

    De Klerk sweeps a length ball bowled down leg by the leg spinner with controlled finesse, nudging it away for a quick single.

  11. 15.4

    The leg spinner sends down a back of a length delivery on leg stump. Nadine de Klerk leans into a well-timed pull, sending the ball racing past fine leg for four.

  12. 15.3

    This leg spinner from outside off at a back of a length sees the batter executing a sharp cut shot, keeping the ball low and tight but unable to find the gap, resulting in no run.

  13. 15.2

    Tuba Hassan bowls a back of a length leg spinner outside off, and Nadine de Klerk goes for a cut shot but mistimes it, sending a loose edge towards extra cover.

  14. 15.1

    Outside off and full in length, the leg spinner tosses one up for Nadine de Klerk who neatly cuts it back down to extra cover. A tidy shot that yields no run.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 12 runs. Bowler: Sadia Iqbal. South Africa Women: 119/6 (rr 7.93)

  16. 14.6

    Nadine de Klerk works a length stock ball on off stump with a controlled push through cover for a single. South Africa Women need 8 runs from 30 balls, holding four wickets in hand and a strong 99% win probability.

  17. 14.5

    A back of a length stock ball outside off, and Nadine de Klerk responds with a sharp cut, racing the ball low past the infield for two runs. De Klerk reaches thirty off just twenty deliveries, striking at a lively 150.

  18. 14.4

    A stock ball on a back of a length outside off, met with precision and timing. Nadine de Klerk cuts it crisply through cover, the ball racing away to the boundary despite a misfield.

  19. 14.3

    Sinalo Jafta cuts a length ball just outside off stump, keeping it low and racing through for a well-run single despite a slight misfield.

  20. 14.2

    This stock ball outside off is met with a beautifully controlled, well-timed drive. The batter sends it racing to the boundary at long on for four. Sinalo Jafta gets off the mark with an elegant boundary.

  21. 14.1

    A full stock ball on middle stump is met by Kayla Reyneke with a drive, but it's mis-timed and the ball is caught at extra cover, sending her back to the pavilion. Kayla Reyneke departs after scoring 2 runs from 3 balls.

  22. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 8 runs. Bowler: Rameen Shamim. South Africa Women: 107/5 (rr 7.64)

  23. 13.6

    Kayla Reyneke gently steers the off break outside off for a well-placed single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. South Africa Women need 20 runs from 36 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong 98% win probability.

  24. 13.5

    Nadine de Klerk works the full-length off break gently on the off stump for a single, getting off the mark with tidy placement.

  25. 13.4

    A full-length off break pitched down the leg side, met with a well-timed sweep. Nadine de Klerk sends it cruising through fine leg for four.

  26. 13.3

    Outside off and back of a length, this off break is met with a sharp pull from Nadine de Klerk who keeps it grounded, racing away for two runs. South Africa Women inch closer to 101 for 5.

  27. 13.2

    An off break pitched just outside off on a back of a length, nudged quietly by Nadine de Klerk into the point region for no run.

  28. 13.1

    Off break flighted just outside off, met with a cautious, mis-timed defensive stroke from de Klerk that stays low and safe.

  29. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 7 runs. Bowler: Sadia Iqbal. South Africa Women: 99/5 (rr 7.62)

  30. 12.6

    On the final ball of the over, a full-length stock ball outside off is pushed gently by Nadine de Klerk for a single. South Africa Women look steady with 28 runs needed from 42 balls and five wickets in hand, well placed with a 95% chance to win.

  31. 12.5

    The stock ball, pitched full and just outside off, is met with a controlled push by Nadine de Klerk who nudges it cautiously towards cover. The fielder is quickly on the ball, resulting in no run.

  32. 12.4

    A stock ball pitched back of a length wide outside off, met with a well-timed cut shot. Nadine de Klerk sends it racing crisply through cover for four.

  33. 12.3

    A full stock ball on leg stump, smoothly driven along the ground by Kayla Reyneke, earning a quick single. Kayla Reyneke gets off the mark and adds to the momentum.

  34. 12.2

    This stock ball is pitched just outside off on a good length. The batter pushes at it but only manages an outside edge, and the ball is caught by the wicketkeeper for the wicket. Chloe Tryon departs for 4 runs from 5 balls.

  35. 12.1

    On a back of a length stock ball outside off, Nadine de Klerk pulls it low and controlled towards deep square leg for a smart single.

  36. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 8 runs. Bowler: Nashra Sundhu. South Africa Women: 92/4 (rr 7.67)

  37. 11.6

    A length ball on middle stump is worked carefully through the infield, though slightly mis-timed, managing just a single. South Africa Women need 35 runs from 48 balls with six wickets in hand, holding strong control in the chase.

  38. 11.5

    Nadine de Klerk pushes a length ball outside off stump with controlled precision, keeping the scoreboard quiet with no run.

  39. 11.4

    A stock ball pitched back of a length just outside off, met with a well-timed drive by Nadine de Klerk. She steers it crisply through extra cover for a classy boundary.

  40. 11.3

    Nashra Sundhu bowls a full stock ball on off stump, and Chloe Tryon steps forward to attempt a drive. It's a mis-timed shot but still manages to sneak a single through Aliya Riaz at long on.

  41. 11.2

    On a full stock ball outside off, the batter attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly in the air.

  42. 11.1

    Chloe Tryon works a full, on-leg stump stock ball neatly into the mid-wicket region for a well-timed single.

  43. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 8 runs. Bowler: Tuba Hassan. South Africa Women: 84/4 (rr 7.64)

  44. 10.6

    Chloe Tryon drives a back-of-a-length leg-spinner on off stump, sending it crisply along the ground for a single. The misfield from cover adds a bit of extra breathing room. South Africa Women need 43 runs from 54 balls with six wickets in hand, still in a decent chase position.

  45. 10.5

    On a back of a length leg spinner outside off, Nadine de Klerk attempts a cut but gets a mis-timed swipe, managing to scramble a single.

  46. 10.4

    The leg spinner bowls a back of a length delivery on leg stump. Nadine de Klerk pulls it, though slightly mis-timed, the ball races away fine leg for four. Nadine de Klerk gets off the mark with a boundary.

  47. 10.3

    The leg spinner pitches it full outside off, and Chloe Tryon confidently drives it along the ground for a neat single. Chloe Tryon has got off the mark for South Africa Women.

  48. 10.3

    The leg spinner bowls a length ball down the leg side. The batter attempts a glance but completely misses, and it's called a wide, adding an extra run to the total.

  49. 10.2

    The leg spinner delivers a back of a length ball down leg, and Dercksen tries to pull but it hits her body and she misses. The ball sneaks through and uproots the stumps—she’s bowled out. Dercksen departs for 52 off 35 balls, boosting Pakistan Women's win probability from 8% to 14%.

  50. 10.1

    The leg spinner drifts a length ball just outside off, and the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  51. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 5 runs. Bowler: Nashra Sundhu. South Africa Women: 76/3 (rr 7.6)

  52. 9.6

    A stock ball drifting wide outside off, landing at back of a length, and the batter deftly plays a cut shot, keeping the ball grounded but unable to find the gaps — no run. South Africa Women are chasing 51 from 60 balls with 7 wickets in hand, enjoying a strong 92% win probability.

  53. 9.5

    A full, wide outside off stock ball met with a controlled drive, but there's no run as the fielder at mid-off cleans up neatly.

  54. 9.4

    Nashra Sundhu bowls a length stock ball on off stump, and Nadine de Klerk pushes it forward carefully into the covers. There's no run coming off this tidy delivery.

  55. 9.3

    Outside off, the stock ball is pitched on a length. Marizanne Kapp attempts to push but misses, and she's stumped by the keeper. Marizanne Kapp departs for 10 off 8.

  56. 9.2

    On a back of a length stock ball angling on off stump, the batter attempts a pull shot but mistimes it, allowing a quick single to deep mid wicket.

  57. 9.1

    The stock ball on a back of a length outside off sees Annerie Dercksen drive crisply with perfect timing. The ball races away through backward point for a boundary. Annerie Dercksen reaches a superb half-century off just 32 balls, striking at 159.

  58. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 6 runs. Bowler: Tuba Hassan. South Africa Women: 71/2 (rr 7.89)

  59. 8.6

    The leg spinner floats a length ball wide down the leg side, and the batter steps out to land a well-timed slog-sweep. The shot is controlled and finds the rope at fine leg for four runs. South Africa Women require 56 runs off 66 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong 93% chance to win according to WinViz.

  60. 8.5

    The leg spinner tosses it up outside off, and Marizanne Kapp attempts an ambitious pull but misses entirely. A dot ball with the keeper taking it cleanly.

  61. 8.4

    Tuba Hassan floats a full-length leg spinner just outside off, and Annerie Dercksen carefully drives it through the infield for a quick single.

  62. 8.3

    Tuba Hassan floats a length ball outside off to Annerie Dercksen, who attempts a cut but misses completely. No run comes off this leg spinner.

  63. 8.2

    The leg spinner floats a length ball just outside off stump, expertly pushed along the ground towards point where it's fielded cleanly. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  64. 8.1

    Marizanne Kapp works a length ball from the leg spinner just on off stump toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

  65. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 8 runs. Bowler: Nashra Sundhu. South Africa Women: 65/2 (rr 8.12)

  66. 7.6

    A stock ball pitched just outside off on a length, perfectly timed by the batter. She drives it crisply with controlled finesse, sending it sailing over long on for a majestic six. South Africa Women are smoothly chasing 62 from 72 deliveries with eight wickets in hand, enjoying a strong position in the match.

  67. 7.5

    A stock ball pitched just back of a length outside off, met with a controlled drive from the batter who nudges it along the ground for a single.

  68. 7.4

    Annerie Dercksen works a back-of-a-length stock ball on off stump to deep mid-wicket for a well-judged single.

  69. 7.3

    A length stock ball outside off; the batter pushes it gently through the off side but can't find the runs as the fielder quickly cuts it off.

  70. 7.2

    A full stock ball on leg stump is worked carefully with the bat-padded connection and guided down the leg side for no run.

  71. 7.1

    Nashra Sundhu bowls a length stock ball just on off stump, and Annerie Dercksen pushes it carefully towards extra cover for no run.

  72. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 9 runs. Bowler: Tuba Hassan. South Africa Women: 57/2 (rr 8.14)

  73. 6.6

    The leg spinner bowls a full delivery down leg, and Marizanne Kapp executes a well-timed sweep. The shot races away through fine leg for four runs. Marizanne Kapp is off the mark. South Africa Women need 70 from 78 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong winning probability.

  74. 6.5

    The leg-spinner bowls a length ball just outside off, and Marizanne Kapp plays a controlled drive right back to point. No run taken here.

  75. 6.4

    The leg spinner drops a length ball on middle stump; the batter calmly pushes it back into the pitch. No run comes off this controlled stroke.

  76. 6.3

    The leg spinner bowls a length ball down the leg side, and the batter attempts a sweep but only manages a top edge. The ball is caught by short fine leg, resulting in the batter's dismissal. Laura Wolvaardt falls after scoring 8 runs from 12 balls.

  77. 6.2

    Annerie Dercksen works the full-length leg spinner carefully on the leg stump, taking a single with a neat, controlled stroke.

  78. 6.1

    Tuba Hassan floats a leg spinner outside off on a back of a length. Annerie Dercksen cuts with a thick, uncontrolled edge racing away past third man for four. South Africa Women move to 52 for 1.

  79. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 7 runs. Bowler: Nashra Sundhu. South Africa Women: 48/1 (rr 8.0)

  80. 5.6

    Laura Wolvaardt works a well-directed yorker on leg stump through deep mid-wicket for a neat two runs. South Africa Women need 79 from 84 with plenty of wickets in hand, holding a strong chance.

  81. 5.5

    A length stock ball outside off stump sees a controlled drive from the batter, guided along the ground to backward point for no run.

  82. 5.4

    A length ball pitched outside off, met with a mis-timed cut shot that stays low and is easily fielded by the bowler for no run.

  83. 5.3

    The stock ball pitches up outside off, and Annerie Dercksen goes for a slog but mistimes it, managing to sneak a quick single.

  84. 5.2

    A stock ball on a length outside off, skillfully dispatched by the batter. Annerie Dercksen produces a well-timed, controlled slog that races away to long on for four. She moves to thirty runs off just 20 balls, striking at 165.

  85. 5.1

    The stock ball runs in on a back of a length outside the off stump, and Dercksen attempts a pull but mistimes it. The ball trickles straight to mid on for no run.

  86. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 21 runs. Bowler: Rameen Shamim. South Africa Women: 41/1 (rr 8.2)

  87. 4.6

    The off break is pitched short outside off, and Annerie Dercksen attempts a pull but gets a mis-timed connection, nudging the ball for a single toward long on. That brings the total to 21 in this over as South Africa Women require 86 runs from 90 balls with nine wickets in hand, aiming at a run rate of 5.7.

  88. 4.5

    An off break tossed outside off at a back of a length, crisply driven by Annerie Dercksen. She times that drive beautifully along the ground through cover, racing to the boundary. Annerie Dercksen adds another four, bringing her tally to four boundaries this over alone. The total now stands at 20 runs in this explosive over.

  89. 4.4

    Rameen Shamim bowls a length off break on middle stump, but Annerie Dercksen plays a well-timed slog-sweep, driving it powerfully through deep square leg for four, aided by a misfield. Annerie adds her third boundary this over, taking her tally to 16 runs in the over.

  90. 4.3

    An off break length ball on off stump, but Annerie Dercksen steps in to unleash a well-controlled slog that sails clean over mid wicket for a magnificent six. That's the first six of the innings and two boundaries for Annerie Dercksen this over.

  91. 4.2

    An off break from the bowler is driven by Annerie Dercksen but mistimed, allowing the ball to trickle through for a well-run two.

  92. 4.1

    Drifting outside off, the off break pitches up slightly, inviting the batter to attack. Annerie Dercksen unleashes a well-timed slog, perfectly controlled, piercing cleanly through long-on for four, helped by a misfield.

  93. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 1 run. Bowler: Fatima Sana. South Africa Women: 20/1 (rr 5.0)

  94. 3.6

    A full-length ball down the leg side, the batter attempts a flick but just misses as the keeper collects comfortably. South Africa Women need 107 off 96 balls with plenty of wickets in hand, holding a strong chance to chase this down.

  95. 3.5

    Annerie Dercksen flicks a full delivery straight down the leg side, keeping the ball firmly on the ground and picks up a quick single.

  96. 3.4

    Fatima Sana delivers a back-of-a-length ball just outside off. Annerie Dercksen plays a measured drive, keeping it grounded and straight to cover, resulting in no run.

  97. 3.3

    Fatima Sana bowls a back of a length no-movement delivery just outside off, and Annerie Dercksen drives it firmly but straight to extra cover where the fielder is alert. No run added.

  98. 3.2

    Fatima Sana bowls a length swinging away outside off, and Annerie Dercksen attempts a drive but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  99. 3.1

    A back of a length delivery on off stump; the batter works the ball but misses, and it clips the pads for no run.

  100. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 1 run. Bowler: Sadia Iqbal. South Africa Women: 19/1 (rr 6.33)

  101. 2.6

    A full-length stock ball on down the leg side skids in, and the batter works it with her pad after missing the bat, resulting in no run. South Africa Women need 108 from 102 balls with nine wickets in hand; they hold a strong win probability of 79%.

  102. 2.5

    Sadia Iqbal bowls a length stock ball on leg stump, with Wolvaardt playing a firm bat-pad defense, keeping the ball grounded for no run.

  103. 2.4

    A back of a length stock ball on off stump, nudged with a mis-timed pull stroke. The ball stays low, and a quick single is taken, fielded cleanly at long on.

  104. 2.3

    The stock ball, pitching back of a length on off stump, is worked by Annerie Dercksen but mistimed, resulting in no run.

  105. 2.2

    The stock ball lands on a good length on middle stump, and the batter blocks it down firmly for no run.

  106. 2.1

    Sadia Iqbal serves up a stock ball on the back of a length outside off. Annerie Dercksen pushes it neatly into the covers where it's fielded cleanly by Gull Feroza, resulting in no run.

  107. Update

    Summary

    Over 2: 12 runs. Bowler: Fatima Sana. South Africa Women: 18/1 (rr 9.0)

  108. 1.6

    Annerie Dercksen pushes a no movement length ball just outside off, timing it cleverly for a quick single. South Africa Women require 109 runs from 108 balls with nine wickets in hand as the chase unfolds.

  109. 1.5

    A back of a length no-movement delivery outside off, expertly cut with perfect timing. The ball races crisply through backward point for a classy boundary.

  110. 1.4

    Laura Wolvaardt drives the back of a length, no movement on offer outside off, and nudges it carefully through the infield for a single.

  111. 1.3

    Fatima Sana bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Annerie Dercksen plays a thick-edged cut, sending the ball darting to short third man for a quick single. Dercksen gets off the mark with a smart run.

  112. 1.2

    This back-of-a-length seaming delivery outside off leads to an inside edge steer that flicks onto the stumps. Suné Luus attempts to guide the ball but is bowled cleanly. Suné Luus departs after scoring 5 runs from 5 balls, shifting momentum as Pakistan Women’s winning chances rise from 15% to 22%.

  113. 1.1

    A full delivery on off stump with no movement, met by a well-timed slog that races away to deep square leg. Suné Luus controls the shot brilliantly, sending it flying for four.

  114. 1.1

    a full-length delivery outside off sees Suné Luus confidently drive it along the ground, but it’s a no-ball for a front foot infringement with an extra added.

  115. Update

    Summary

    Over 1: 6 runs. Bowler: Sadia Iqbal. South Africa Women: 6/0 (rr 6.0)

  116. 0.6

    The bowler pitches a length ball on middle stump, and Laura Wolvaardt plays a disciplined, spliced defensive shot straight back to the bowler for no run. South Africa Women require 121 runs from 114 balls with all wickets intact, aiming at a run rate of 6.4.

  117. 0.5

    A length stock ball held on off stump, met with a slog from the batter. The connection is slightly off, but it races away to deep square leg for four.

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