04/10Result
3rd Match, Group B, ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Dubai, Oct 4 2024
SA Women won by 10 wkts (13b rem)
Player of the Match
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Nonkululeko MlabaSouth Africa Women
04/10Result
3rd Match, Group B, ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Dubai, Oct 4 2024
SA Women won by 10 wkts (13b rem)
Player of the Match
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Nonkululeko MlabaSouth Africa Women

END OF OVER:
20 | 9 Runs | WI-W: 118/6 | RR: 5.90

  • Zaida James15 (13b)
  • Stafanie Taylor44 (41b)
  • Nadine de Klerk2-0-14-0
  • Chloe Tryon4-0-23-0

Hypocaust: "This is Stafanie Taylor's highest score at a T20 World Cup since making 59 against Australia in the final at Eden Gardens in 2016."

3:31pm Another innings at this T20 World Cup that was devoid of sustained tempo or momentum. West Indies were jolted early, with Kapp accounting for Matthews. Dottin then gave them hope of a counter-attack, only for Dottin to then perish to Kapp. Taylor, who walked in at 3, helped keep the innings together and kept things ticking, even if she was never really able to break free completely. That, coupled with James' cameo, took WI closer to 120.

A brilliant all-round bowling effort by South Africa. Mlaba was the pick of their bowling bunch, bagging four wickets. Kapp was not shabby either, and in the last five, they only conceded 35, despite having to contend with Taylor, who was set at the crease. They will be happier at this stage but will be quietly aware of what happened yesterday and the slightly sluggish nature of the surface. Join us in a bit for the run-chase!

Stafanie Taylor: It was really hot. The wicket was a bit slow and they started changing pace and using their variations, which made it hard to hit down the ground. We did not get many boundaries and running between the wickets was also hard (because of the heat). It was crucial for us to get some partnerships. Losing Hayley early is never easy, and then losing Deandra as well. It (the plan) was about running between the wickets and then hopefully to get a few boundaries.

19.6
1
de Klerk to Zaida James, 1 run, fullish on middle and off. James plants her front foot and has a pop at it. Miscues it completely and the ball does not even seem to cross the circle in the mid on region. A single to end the innings!
19.5
4
de Klerk to Zaida James, FOUR, up and over! Loose full toss, laced with width. James lines it up early, throws the kitchen sink at it and flays it over cover point!
19.4
1
de Klerk to Taylor, 1 run, full on off. Taylor marches down the track and powers it on the bounce to long off. Just another single
19.3
1
de Klerk to Zaida James, 1 run, hard length, angling into middle and leg. James is cramped for room and cloths it tamely towards long on
19.2
1
de Klerk to Taylor, 1 run, right into the blockhole on middle and off. Taylor digs it out towards de Klerk, who misfields and allows a single. Not the worst outcome for SA, with Taylor off strike now

Taylor back on strike. Can she find the fence a couple of times (at least)?

19.1
1lb
de Klerk to Zaida James, 1 leg bye, slanted in on a length on leg stump. James plays all over it and the ball deflects off her back thigh into the off side

de Klerk to bowl the last over, and it looks like SA have avoided the over-rate penalty too. Around the wicket

END OF OVER:
19 | 6 Runs | WI-W: 109/6 | RR: 5.73

  • Stafanie Taylor42 (39b)
  • Zaida James9 (9b)
  • Chloe Tryon4-0-23-0
  • Ayabonga Khaka3-1-12-0
18.6
0
Tryon to Taylor, no run, full outside off. Taylor skips down the track and times the pants off her cover drive. Unfortunately for her, it is straight at extra cover
18.5
4
Tryon to Taylor, FOUR, a rare freebie and Taylor puts it away! Gentle full toss on leg stump and that certainly falls under the buffet ball category. Taylor picks her spot and belts it between deep mid wicket and deep square leg!
18.4
1
Tryon to Zaida James, 1 run, fuller just outside off. James gets forward and drives it to long off
18.3
0
Tryon to Zaida James, no run, hung up on a length wide outside off. James gives it the lot but does not make contact
18.2
0
Tryon to Zaida James, no run, back of a length on leg stump. James swings so hard at it that she turns herself inside-out. The ball goes past her pull and flicks the body on its way to the keeper

Around the wicket to James too

18.1
1
Tryon to Taylor, 1 run, shortish on the stumps. Taylor hops back and pulls it on the bounce to long on

Tryon to bowl the penultimate over. The innings timer shows SA are just two minutes behind. Is bowling spin a ploy to get that in order?

END OF OVER:
18 | 7 Runs | WI-W: 103/6 | RR: 5.72

  • Stafanie Taylor37 (36b)
  • Zaida James8 (6b)
  • Ayabonga Khaka3-1-12-0
  • Marizanne Kapp4-0-14-2
17.6
1
Khaka to Taylor, 1 run, full on leg stump. Taylor clears her front leg and drags it towards deep mid wicket
17.5
0
Khaka to Taylor, no run, right up in the blockhole on leg stump. Taylor cannot do much with it and digs it out towards the bowler
17.4
1
Khaka to Zaida James, 1 run, cutter on a back of a length on off. Nips back a shade and cramps James for room, who tugs it towards deep mid wicket
17.3
0
Khaka to Zaida James, no run, slightly slower and fuller outside off. James looks to go inside out again but only connects with fresh air on this occasion
17.2
4
Khaka to Zaida James, FOUR, much-needed boundary, and it comes off James' blade! In the slot outside off. James stays leg side, swings through the line and carves it over extra cover!

The innings timer also shows that South Africa are four minutes behind at this stage. Khaka is okay to continue

Looks like Khaka has an issue with her right foot now, and the physio has been summoned

17.1
1
Khaka to Taylor, 1 run, fullish on off. Taylor transfers her weight forward but cloths her attempted lofted stroke. Trickles down to long off

Khaka to bowl the 18th. She will likely bowl the 20th too

END OF OVER:
17 | 3 Runs | WI-W: 96/6 | RR: 5.64

  • Stafanie Taylor35 (33b)
  • Zaida James3 (3b)
  • Marizanne Kapp4-0-14-2
  • Nonkululeko Mlaba4-0-29-4
16.6
1
Kapp to Taylor, 1 run, length on the pads. Taylor helps it round the corner and retains strike for the start of the next over
16.5
0
Kapp to Taylor, no run, hard length on off. Taylor plants her front foot and stabs it back to the bowler
16.4
0
Kapp to Taylor, no run, off-pace again, on a length outside off. Taylor hangs back and cuts it towards point. A slight misfield but the batters decide against running on it
16.3
0
Kapp to Taylor, no run, off-cutter on a length on off. Taylor comes forward and blocks
16.2
1
Kapp to Zaida James, 1 run, angled in full on the pads. James flicks it towards deep mid wicket

Around the wicket to James

Re: Taylor not moving freely, Mel Jones on broadcast suggests that the WI batter is struggling with her knee

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