10.00pmWell, we avoided the Super Over, which is becoming quite fashionable these days. South Africa secure the upset, only their third win against England in the past 11 T20Is between these two sides. Mignon du Preez, the first South African woman to play 100 T20 internationals with her appearance in this match, struck the winning runs, a six followed by a single off Katherine Brunt in the final over to bring it home.
Du Preez speaking to Sky Sports: "I've played in all seven World Cups and we've never come this close. We've said we want to do something special and this is just the start."
Player of the match Dane van Niekerk with 46 runs off 51 balls and two wickets: "I'm really proud. Honestly, it was a team performance today."
What a start to this tournament. India toppling the hosts and favourites, Australia, in the opening match and South Africa securing their maiden win over England at a Women's T20 World Cup. England, the No. 2 side in the world, didn't manage to get enough runs on the board in their innings and then failed to capitalise on the early dismissal of Lizelle Lee which had South Africa 1 for 6 in the third over. They had 90 runs on the board by the time Marizanne Kapp was the next wicket to fall and, while van Niekerk didn't score rapidly early on, she top scored for her side before the experienced du Preez held her nerve to get them over the line.
England captain Heather Knight: "We obviously have to pick ourselves up quite quickly from this defeat. Every game is going to be a massive game for us now. We'll assess this game, try and park it very quickly and move on."
Thanks so much for joining us, everyone. From Gnasher, Thilak and myself, we thoroughly enjoyed your company and look forward the next one.
END OF OVER:20 | 8 Runs 1 Wkt | ENG-W: 123/8 | RR: 6.15
- Anya Shrubsole3 (2b)
- Sophie Ecclestone1 (1b)
- Marizanne Kapp4-0-19-2
- Ayabonga Khaka4-0-25-3
That was an excellent performance with the ball and, largely, in the field by South Africa. England have scrambled to a total that gives them something to bowl at, but it feels a few short. All South Africa's were good, but Ismail stood out with her pace while Kapp was excellent. Nat Sciver played the key hand for England, but it was an unconvincing display by much of the order. "It's a good deck, no demons," says Ismail. "Under par we feel." It will be a fascinating run chase. Val will be with your shortly.
TT Beaumont lbw b Kapp 9 (6b 2x4 0x6) SR: 150.00
Kapp to bowl the final over of the innings...Mark: "The sensations are not great for England. This is the sort of game that they cannot afford to lose. It is going to require a pretty devastating response from the bowlers to win this."
END OF OVER:19 | 6 Runs 2 Wkts | ENG-W: 115/7 | RR: 6.05
- Tammy Beaumont5 (3b)
- Ayabonga Khaka4-0-25-3
- Shabnim Ismail4-0-26-1
L Winfield c Tryon b Khaka 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
Steve: "These two used to open the batting together! :D"
Big wicket, that could quell the late charge from England. Neither batter has faced a ball...
NR Sciver b Khaka 50 (41b 5x4 1x6) SR: 121.95
END OF OVER:18 | 11 Runs 1 Wkt | ENG-W: 109/5 | RR: 6.05
- Nat Sciver-Brunt50 (40b)
- Tammy Beaumont0 (0b)
- Shabnim Ismail4-0-26-1
- Ayabonga Khaka3-0-19-1
KH Brunt c Khaka b Ismail 9 (8b 1x4 0x6) SR: 112.50
Ismail for her last over
END OF OVER:17 | 10 Runs | ENG-W: 98/4 | RR: 5.76
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt3 (4b)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt45 (38b)
- Ayabonga Khaka3-0-19-1
- Nonkululeko Mlaba4-0-31-0
The last two overs have gone for 23
Khaka bails out as she sees Sciver moving all over the crease for another scoop