South Africa Women vs India Women, Final: Tyron shines as South Africa win

The vice-captain rose to the occasion, delivering an outstanding performance in a crucial game, securing victory for her team and taking the win away from India.

Match Summary

South Africa Women 113/5 (18 ov)

India Women 109/4 (20 ov)

South Africa Women won by 5 wickets

SCORECARD

Ismail set the tone with a maiden over, and Mlaba followed suit by dismissing the two Indian openers, Mandhana and Rodrigues. Harleen and Harmanpreet tried to steady the ship with a partnership, but their progress was slow and they were unable to gain momentum.

India's approach raised doubts, given their powerful batting lineup, but it didn't come together for them. The Indian captain fell as they tried to break free, leaving only five overs for the team. Harleen was dismissed soon thereafter, just as she was starting to pick up the pace.

India scraped past 100 runs with a few late boundaries, avoiding embarrassment. They could have used an additional 15-20 runs, but given the challenging pitch and the absence of Marizanne Kapp, the visitors are not giving up hope just yet.

Spin bowling will play a crucial part in this chase, and India has multiple spin options available. The chase promises to be an exciting and captivating experience, with a thrilling low-scoring match in the offing.

Defending 110 runs is a challenging feat, but India started strongly and kept themselves in contention. Using spin bowlers as the opening attack, Rana and Deepti, the off-spin duo, successfully dismissed the two South African openers, offering their team a chance to stay in the contest.

The dismissals of Lara Goodall and Sune Luus soon after left the South African team in a precarious position at 47-4 during the halfway mark. India may have felt they had an advantage, but they were up against a red-hot Chloe Tryon who single-handedly brought her side to victory with a sensational 50-run knock.

Annerie Dercksen added to the pursuit with a short stint, while Nadine de Klerk, with her wealth of experience, provided support until the end, along with the vice-captain. Despite a challenging day, India suffered another defeat in the final stretch, which is a disappointment as the T20 World Cup is quickly approaching.

Match Stats

India Women Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Smriti Mandhana - 1.6 ov), 2-21 (Jemimah Rodrigues - 6.6 ov), 3-69 (Harmanpreet Kaur - 14.6 ov), 4-108 (Harleen Deol - 19.4 ov)

South Africa Women Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Laura Wolvaardt - 2.3 ov), 2-15 (Tazmin Brits - 5.3 ov), 3-21 (Lara Goodall - 6.3 ov), 4-47 (Sune Luus - 10.2 ov), 5-66 (Annerie Dercksen - 13.1 ov)

Playing XI

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus(C), Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta(WK), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia(WK), Harmanpreet Kaur(C), Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Devika Vaidya, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Sneh Rana

Match Details:

Date: 2023-02-02 13:00:00

Venue: Buffalo Park, East London, East London, East London

Toss: India Women won the toss & elected to bat