SA-W vs IND-W Result: South Africa Beat India by 6 Wickets in T20 World Cup 2026 as Kapp Hits 81| Match 18
South Africa-Women vs India-Women turned into a heartbreak night for India at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, as South Africa won by six wickets at Old Trafford on June 21. India women had the game in their hands but let it slip. They missed three chances to catch Marizanne Kapp out. She scored an unbeaten 81 runs off 45 balls to chase down 159. India women had their first defeat of the tournament.
This was the biggest match of the group stage. This was the first time these two teams had ever met in a T20 World Cup. India looked set to win after a good start. The team reached 59 for 2 in the powerplay on Harmanpreet Kaur's 200th T20I. But their batting fell apart. They only made 158 for 7. The match could have booked India's semi-final place.
What This Result Means for the Semi-Final Race
This loss has made Group 1 very interesting. India, South Africa, and Australia are all close together at the top. The two teams that finish at the top of the group will go to the semi-finals. India women are still in a strong position, but they have to win their remaining games to be safe. Here is how the group looks right now.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +4.391 |
| India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +2.511 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | –0.546 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | –0.641 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | –1.857 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | –3.384 |
India Women vs South Africa Women Match Summary | June 21
India Women’s Batting
- India started well and reached 59 for 2 in the first six overs. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana hit big from the start.
- After that, the India women's team kept losing wickets one after another. Only Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma made a good score for the team of 33 runs.
- India slowed down badly at the end. They just scored 42 runs off the bat in the last five overs to finish on 158 for 7. Shafali's 31 was the highest score.
South Africa Women’s Chase
- Shree Charani gave India a great start with the ball. She took two wickets to leave South Africa in trouble at 25.
- But Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits changed the whole game. They made 97 runs together.
- Brits scored 40 runs. Kapp was not out on 81. This took South Africa to victory with five balls to spare.
The Moment the Game Changed
- The 15th over, bowled by Arundhati Reddy, shifted the game. She gave away 16 runs to South Africa women.
- Radha Yadav missed two catches to get Kapp out. This included a very easy one to catch. India's poor fielding cost them the match.
- Chloe Tryon hit the winning runs as South Africa finished on 161 for 4 in 19.1 overs.
Player of the Match: Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp was the obvious choice. She took 2 wickets for 27 runs with the ball and kept India's total low. Kapp scored an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls and won the match for South Africa women almost on her own. It was a great all-round game from her side. Captain Laura Wolvaardt said it was one of the best innings she has ever seen under pressure.
Top Wicket-Takers of the Match
- Shree Charani (India Women): 3 wickets, 24 runs
- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa Women): 2 wickets, 27 runs
- Shabnim Ismail (South Africa Women): 2 wickets, 28 runs
Shree Charani once again proved she is India's best bowler of this World Cup. But taking three wickets was not enough without support around her. South Africa's players shared the load and stayed consistent right through the innings.
India-W Scorecard vs South Africa-W | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Smriti Mandhana | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | b Kapp |
| Shafali Verma | 31 | 15 | 0 | 0 | c wk b Ismail |
| Yastika Bhatia | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | lbw b Khaka |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | c de Klerk |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | 24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | b Ismail |
| Deepti Sharma | 29 | 21 | 0 | 0 | c b Kapp |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | c b Kapp |
| Arundhati Reddy | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Prema Rawat | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Extras | 6 | 20 ov | 7 wkts |
Total: 158
Did not bat: Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Shree Charani | 4 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Shafali Verma | 4 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 3 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 |
| Prema Rawat | 2 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Nandni Sharma | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6.50 |
South Africa-W Scorecard vs India-W | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | 20 | 21 | 2 | 1 | c & b Shree Charani |
| Tazmin Brits | 40 | 36 | 2 | 1 | c Shree Charani b Shafali Verma |
| Annerie Dercksen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | b Shree Charani |
| Marizanne Kapp | 81 | 45 | 7 | 4 | Not Out |
| Nadine de Klerk | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | b Shree Charani |
| Chloe Tryon | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | Not Out |
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 2 | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 4 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Chloe Tryon | 2 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between South Africa-W and India-W on June 21, 2026?
South Africa Women beat India Women by six wickets in the 18th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
What was the final score of the India Women vs South Africa Women match?
India Women scored 158 for 7 in 20 overs. South Africa Women chased it down at 161 for 4 in 19.1 overs.
Who was named Player of the Match in South Africa-W vs India-W?
Marizanne Kapp of South Africa Women was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 81 off 45 balls. She took two wickets for the team.
How many runs did Marizanne Kapp score against India Women?
Marizanne Kapp scored 81 runs to lead South Africa Women to victory.
Who top-scored for India Women against South Africa Women?
Shafali Verma top-scored for India Women with 31 runs off 15 balls.
Who was the best bowler for India Women in the 18th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup?
Shree Charani was the best bowler for India Women. She took 3 wickets for 24 in her four overs.
How many catches did India Women drop in the match?
India Women dropped Marizanne Kapp three times. Radha Yadav lost two of those chances.
Why did India Women lose to South Africa Women?
India Women lost mainly due to a middle-order batting collapse and poor fielding. Several catches were dropped during the match.
Was this India Women's first loss of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Yes, this was India Women's first defeat of the tournament after winning their opening two matches.
Where and when was the South Africa Women vs India Women match played?
The match was played at Old Trafford, Manchester, on June 21, 2026.
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