Match 18 Review: South Africa Women vs. India Women in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa Women won against India Women by six wickets in Match 18 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, held in Manchester on June 21. India batted first and scored 158 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs, with Shafali Verma contributing 31 runs. For South Africa, Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail each took two wickets.
South Africa successfully chased the target with five balls remaining, largely due to Marizanne Kapp’s unbeaten half-century. Despite India’s loss, Shree Charani stood out with the ball, taking three wickets for her team.
Top Batting Performer: Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp was the top performer with the bat, scoring an impressive 81 runs not out off 45 balls. Her innings included seven fours and four sixes, achieving a strike rate of 180.00. Kapp also formed a vital 97-run partnership with Tazmin Brits for the third wicket, completing this in just 63 balls to help lead South Africa to victory.