South Africa Women defeated England Women by a margin of 6 wickets at the W.A.C.A ground in Perth on Sunday (Feb 23) to produce a massive upset in the Group B. England were one of the favorites to win the ongoing Women's World T20 but this heart-breaking defeat would play on their minds going forward in the tournament!
After being sent in to bat first, England were restricted to just 123 for 8 in 20 overs. Considering the firepower in their squad, this was a below par score for them! In reply, South Africa chased down the target with 6 wickets in hand and 2 balls to spare. Dane van Niekerk (46 off 51) and Marizanne Kapp (38 off 33) starred with the bat during the chase!
Dane van Niekerk has been adjudged as the 'Player of the Match' for her two wickets with the ball and 46 runs with the bat. England and South Africa are both scheduled to play against Thailand on 26th Feb and 28th Feb respectively.
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After being sent in to bat first, England were restricted to just 123 for 8 in 20 overs. Considering the firepower in their squad, this was a below par score for them! In reply, South Africa chased down the target with 6 wickets in hand and 2 balls to spare. Dane van Niekerk (46 off 51) and Marizanne Kapp (38 off 33) starred with the bat during the chase!
Dane van Niekerk has been adjudged as the 'Player of the Match' for her two wickets with the ball and 46 runs with the bat. England and South Africa are both scheduled to play against Thailand on 26th Feb and 28th Feb respectively.
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