Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Video Highlights: South Africa dominate Scotland, bring smashing win
Women's T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa vs Scotland: South Africa Women crush Scotland by 80 runs in a Group B match of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, topping the points table. Check out the match highlights here.
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South Africa Women continued their dominant form in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, defeating Scotland Women by a massive 80 runs in their Group B match at Dubai. With this win, South Africa climbed to the top of the Group B points table, pushing Scotland out of the tournament after a disappointing group stage.
Strong powerplay sets the tone for South Africa
South Africa Women chose to bat first and had a fantastic start. Openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits put together a 64-run stand in the powerplay. Wolvaardt scored 40 off 27 balls before getting dismissed, setting a solid foundation for the rest of the innings.
Brits and Kapp anchor the innings
Despite a minor stumble in the middle, Brits (43 off 35) and Marizanne Kapp (43 off 24) kept the scoreboard ticking with their steady partnership, propelling South Africa to a total of 166/5 in 20 overs.
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Scottish batters struggle against SA’s bowlers
In response, Scotland Women faltered early and were bowled out for 86 runs. South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba led the attack with 3 wickets, while Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk took two wickets each.
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