SA-W Qualify for Semi-Finals in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 | SA-W Beat Ban-W by 4 Wickets | Match 29, June 28
South Africa Women beat Bangladesh Women by 4 wickets in the 29th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The match was played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on June 28. Bangladesh Women won the toss and chose to bat first. They scored 117 runs in 20 overs. South Africa Women chased it down in 19.2 overs with four balls remaining.
This was a must-win match for South Africa Women, and chasing the target was not easy. They lost their captain, Laura Wolvaardt, on the very first ball of the chase. Bangladesh Women continued to lose wickets throughout the innings. Annerie Dercksen played a steady innings that helped South Africa Women recover from the early wicket loss. She scored 45 runs off 45 balls.
Group 1 Points Table: What This Result Means for South Africa Women
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Tied | Net RR | Points |
| 1 | Australia W (Q) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3.882 | 10 |
| 2 | South Africa W (Q) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.633 | 8 |
| 3 | India W | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.718 | 6 |
| 4 | Bangladesh W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.71 | 4 |
| 5 | Pakistan W | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -1.872 | 2 |
| 6 | Netherlands W | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -3.276 | 0 |
South Africa Women are in second place in Group 1 with 8 points and qualify for the semi-finals. Australia Women top the group with a perfect 10 points from 5 wins. For Bangladesh Women, the tournament ends here.
Player of the Match: Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp showed why she is one of the best players in women’s cricket. She took a wicket with the very first ball of the match when she bowled Juairiya Ferdous. After that, she bowled very well and gave away only 9 runs in 4 overs. She kept pressure on Bangladesh Women.
She came for batting when South Africa Women were under pressure with 59 runs and 3 wickets. She scored 16 runs off 21 balls but later got run out. Still, her bowling made the biggest difference in the match and was named Player of the Match.
Top Run Scorers of the Match | SA Women vs BAN Women
- Annerie Dercksen (South Africa Women) 45 runs, 45 balls
- Sobhana Mostary (Bangladesh Women) 42 runs, 48 balls
- Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Women) 32 runs, 20 balls
Annerie Dercksen was the highest scorer of the match with 45 runs off 45 balls. She came in after South Africa Women lost their captain on the first ball. Sobhana Mostary was the main batter for Bangladesh Women. She scored 42 runs off 48 balls and built a 56-run partnership with Sharmin Akhter. Nigar Sultana played an important innings for Bangladesh Women and scored 32 not out off 20 balls.
Top Wicket Takers of the Match | SA Women vs BAN Women
- Nahida Akter (Bangladesh Women) 2 wickets | 24 runs
- Nonkululeko Mlaba (South Africa Women) 2 wickets | 22 runs
- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa Women) 1 wicket | 9 runs
Nahida Akter was the best bowler for Bangladesh Women. She took 2 wickets for 24 runs and caused problems for South Africa Women’s middle order. Nonkululeko Mlaba also bowled very well for South Africa Women. She took 2 wickets for 22 runs and got the important wicket of Sharmin Akhter. Marizanne Kapp was the most economical bowler in the match. She gave only 9 runs in 4 overs and took 1 wicket.
South Africa-W vs Bangladesh-W Match Summary (June 28, 2026)
Bangladesh Women Batting
- Bangladesh Women won the toss and chose to bat first.
- They started very badly. Juairiya Ferdous was out for 0 on the very first ball. Taj Nehar also struggled and scored only 1 run before getting out.
- Sobhana Mostary and Sharmin Akhter helped the team recover with a 56-run partnership. Mostary scored 42 runs, and Sharmin made 22 runs.
- In the end, Captain Nigar Sultana scored 32 not out off 20 balls. This helped Bangladesh Women reach 117 for 5 in 20 overs.
South Africa Women Chase
- South Africa Women also had a bad start. Their captain, Laura Wolvaardt, got out for 0 on the first ball of the chase.
- After that, Tazmin Brits and Annerie Dercksen helped the team recover with a 52-run partnership. Brits scored 20 runs before getting out.
- Dane van Niekerk scored 4 runs and got out soon after.
- South Africa were at 59 for 3 wickets. But Dercksen was still there as the team's backbone. She scored 45 runs off 45 balls.
- South Africa Women reached 118 runs for 6 wickets in 19.2 overs and won the match.
South Africa-W vs Bangladesh-W Scorecards | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Match 29th)
Bangladesh Women Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Juairiya Ferdous | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Kapp |
| Taj Nehar | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 | lbw b Ismail |
| Sobhana Mostary | 42 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 87.5 | c Mlaba b de Klerk |
| Sharmin Akhter | 22 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 75.86 | b Mlaba |
| Nigar Sultana (c) | 32 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 160 | not out |
| Shorna Akter | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | c Ismail b Mlaba |
| Ritu Moni | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | not out |
| Extras | 15 (b7, lb5, w3) | |||||
| Total | 117/5 | 20 Ov (RR: 5.85) |
Bangladesh Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
| Marufa Akter | 3.2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 6.9 |
| Sanjida Akter Meghla | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Rabeya Khan | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4.25 |
| Ritu Moni | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Nahida Akter | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
South Africa Women Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | b Marufa Akter |
| Tazmin Brits | 20 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 83.33 | c Marufa b Nahida |
| Annerie Dercksen | 45 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 100 | c Nigar b Nahida |
| Dane van Niekerk | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | lbw b Sanjida |
| Marizanne Kapp | 16 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 76.19 | run out |
| Nadine de Klerk | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 107.14 | c Shorna b Ritu |
| Chloe Tryon | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160 | not out |
| Sinalo Jafta | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Extras | 10 (lb2, w8) | |||||
| Total | 118/6 | 19.2 Ov (RR: 6.10) |
South Africa Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 4 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Chloe Tryon | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between SA-Women and BAN-Women on June 28, 2026?
South Africa Women won the match by beating Bangladesh Women by 4 wickets in the 29th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
What was the final score of the South Africa-W vs Bangladesh-W match?
Bangladesh Women scored 117 for 5 in 20 overs. South Africa Women chased it down at 118 for 6 in 19.2 overs with 4 balls to spare.
Who was the Player of the Match in SA Women vs BAN Women?
Marizanne Kapp of South Africa Women was named Player of the Match for her bowling figures of 1 wicket for 9 runs in 4 overs at an economy of just 2.25.
Did South Africa Women qualify for the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Yes. South Africa Women qualified for the semi-finals from Group 1 with 8 points from 5 matches.
Who will South Africa Women play in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
South Africa Women will face England Women in the semi-final at The Oval. The match will take place on July 2, 2026.
What happened to Laura Wolvaardt in South Africa Women's chase against Bangladesh Women?
Laura Wolvaardt got out on the very first ball of the chase. She was bowled by Marufa Akter and scored 0 runs.
Who was the best bowler in the match between Bangladesh Women and South Africa Women?
Marizanne Kapp was the most economical bowler in the entire match. She gave away only 9 runs in 4 overs at an economy of 2.25 while also taking 1 wicket.
Where was the South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women match played?
The match was played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England, on June 28, 2026.