The Ind vs SA Women World Cup 2026: Full Match Scorecard match produced one of the most exciting contests of the match. South Africa Women defeated India Women by 6 wickets at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on June 21, 2026.
India won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 158/7 in 20 overs. South Africa effectively chased the goal, achieving 161/4 in 19.1 overs.
Marizanne Kapp became the standout performer. She took 2/27 with the ball after which smashed an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls, earning Player of the Match honours.
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India Women vs South Africa Women 2026 Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | South Africa Women vs India Women |
| Match No. | 18th Match, Group A |
| Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Toss | India Women won the toss and batted |
| India Women | 158/7 in 20 overs |
| South Africa Women | 161/4 in 19.1 overs |
| Result | South Africa Women won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Marizanne Kapp |
India Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Smriti Mandhana | 17 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 141.67 |
| Shafali Verma | 31 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 206.67 |
| Yastika Bhatia | 15 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | 24 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Deepti Sharma | 29 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 138.10 |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | 15 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 107.14 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Prema Rawat | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Extras | 6 | ||||
| Total | 158/7 | 20 overs | 7.90 RR |
India made a rapid start, reaching 59/2 in the powerplay, but South Africa’s bowlers repeatedly broke partnerships to prevent India from building a bigger total.
South Africa Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Chloe Tryon | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.20 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8.00 |
South Africa Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | 20 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 95.24 |
| Tazmin Brits | 40 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Annerie Dercksen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 81* | 45 | 7 | 4 | 180.00 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Chloe Tryon | 10* | 4 | 2 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Extras | 5 | ||||
| Total | 161/4 | 19.1 overs | 8.40 RR |
India Women Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ. |
| Shafali Verma | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Nandni Sharma | 2.1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7.80 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.70 |
| Shree Charani | 4 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Prema Rawat | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
Shree Charani was India’s best bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs in four overs, including three South African wickets.
Fall of Wickets — India Women
| Wicket | Score | Over | Batter |
| 1 | 30 | 2.6 | Smriti Mandhana |
| 2 | 54 | 5.4 | Shafali Verma |
| 3 | 67 | 7.2 | Yastika Bhatia |
| 4 | 83 | 10.2 | Jemimah Rodrigues |
| 5 | 116 | 14.4 | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| 6 | 137 | 17.3 | Deepti Sharma |
| 7 | 153 | 19.2 | Richa Ghosh |
Fall of Wickets — South Africa Women
| Wicket | Score | Over | Batter |
| 1 | 25 | 5.2 | Laura Wolvaardt |
| 2 | 25 | 5.4 | Annerie Dercksen |
| 3 | 122 | 16.1 | Tazmin Brits |
| 4 | 137 | 17.5 | Nadine de Klerk |
Partnerships
South Africa’s chase was transformed by a 97-run partnership between Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp. Kapp’s attacking batting then finished the match in spectacular fashion.
Key India Partnerships
| Partnership | Runs |
| Smriti Mandhana – Shafali Verma | 30 |
| Shafali Verma – Yastika Bhatia | 24 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues – Harmanpreet Kaur | 33 |
| Deepti Sharma – Richa Ghosh | 21 |
| Arundhati Reddy – Prema Rawat | 5 |
Key South Africa Partnerships
| Partnership | Runs |
| Laura Wolvaardt – Tazmin Brits | 25 |
| Tazmin Brits – Marizanne Kapp | 97 |
| Marizanne Kapp – Nadine de Klerk | 15 |
| Marizanne Kapp – Chloe Tryon | 24 |
Match Summary
India started out strongly after deciding on to bat first. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma placed South Africa below early stress, with India accomplishing 59/2 throughout the powerplay. Shafali scored a brief 31 from 15 deliveries.
However, South Africa recovered via disciplined bowling. Kapp took wickets, even as Shabnim Ismail also claimed two. India ultimately completed on 158/7.
South Africa’s chase started slowly, but Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp changed the momentum. Their 97-run partnership placed South Africa firmly on top of things. Kapp then produced a brilliant unbeaten 81 from 45 balls.
South Africa reached 161/4 in 19.1 overs, winning through six wickets. The victory changed into mainly significant because it saved their semi-final hopes alive, whilst India suffered their first defeat of the event.
Player of the Match: Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp delivered a superb all-round performance.
- Batting: 81* off 45 balls
- Fours: 7
- Sixes: 4
- Strike rate: 180.00
- Bowling: 4-0-27-2
Her unbeaten 81 was the decisive innings of the match, while her two early wickets helped restrict India’s scoring.
Key Records and Highlights
- South Africa defeated India by 6 wickets.
- India scored 158/7.
- South Africa chased 161/4 in 19.1 overs.
- Marizanne Kapp scored 81 from 45 balls*.
- Kapp also took 2/27.
- Shree Charani claimed 3/24 for India.
- Tazmin Brits scored 40 from 36 balls.
- The 97-run Kapp–Brits partnership was the turning point.
- South Africa’s 161/4 was their highest successful chase in a Women’s T20 World Cup at the time.
FAQs: Ind vs SA Women World Cup 2026: Full Match Scorecard
Who won India Women vs South Africa Women in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
South Africa Women won the match by 6 wickets, chasing India’s 158/7 with a score of 161/4 in 19.1 overs.
What was India’s score against South Africa Women?
India Women scored 158/7 in 20 overs.
What was South Africa Women’s score?
South Africa Women scored 161/4 in 19.1 overs.
Who scored the most runs in the match?
Marizanne Kapp was the leading run-scorer, making 81 not out from 45 balls.
Who was Player of the Match?
Marizanne Kapp was named Player of the Match after her 81* and 2/27 all-round performance.
Who took the most wickets for India?
Shree Charani was India’s leading wicket-taker with 3 wickets for 24 runs.
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