South Africa stormed to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over the 2016 champions West Indies in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash, chasing down 119 inside 18 overs. This victory marks South Africa’s first-ever win against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.
After winning the toss, South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt chose to bowl, trusting that the fresh wicket and favorable stats for chasing teams would work in their favor.
West Indies struggled to find their rhythm, losing both openers during the powerplay. Deandra Dottin showed a brief spark with three boundaries but was soon dismissed by Marizanne Kapp. Stafanie Taylor, standing firm at number three, fought valiantly for her unbeaten 44 off 41 balls, while Zaida James added a couple of boundaries to help push the total to 118. But it was Nonkululeko Mlaba who shone brightest with the ball, claiming 4 for 29 and leading South Africa’s bowling attack.
In reply, South Africa’s opening duo of Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits put on a batting clinic. Wolvaardt set the tone early with a flurry of boundaries, racing to a match-winning 59 off 55 balls. Brits, who initially played the supporting role, grew in confidence as the innings progressed, finishing unbeaten on 57 from 52 deliveries. Together, they forged the highest-ever partnership against West Indies in Women’s T20 World Cup history, sealing the win without losing a wicket.
The match saw an outpouring of praise on social media platform “X” (formerly known as Twitter) abuzz over South Africa’s dominant performance. Fans lauded Wolvaardt and Brits for their match-winning partnership, while Nonkululeko Mlaba’s four-wicket haul drew admiration for her crucial role. Stafanie Taylor’s courageous knock didn’t go unnoticed either, earning her recognition despite West Indies’ struggles.
Tazmin Brits & Laura Wolvaardt become 3rd pair to have multiple 100-run partnership for SAW.
Multiple century run partnership for South Africa Women in WT20Is:
3 – Lizelle Lee & Sune Luus
2 – Dane van Niekerk & Lizelle Lee
2 – Tazmin Brits & Laura Wolvaardt#SAvWI #T20WorldCup— T Sports RYK (@TSportsRYK) October 4, 2024
A thumping victory for South Africa as they defeated West Indies by a 10-wicket margin
59* off 55 – Laara Wolvaardt
57* off 52 – Tazmin Brits#SAvWI #T20WorldCup #T20WomensWorldCup #Dubai— Cric Trend (@crictrend_) October 4, 2024
Massive result for South Africa
They beat West Indies for the first time ever at the T20 World Cup and its also their biggest win ever in the tournament
Thumping 10 wicket win & a perfect start for the Proteas#T20WorldCup #SAvWI
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) October 4, 2024
What a knock under pressure, Taylor!#WIvSA #SAvWI #T20WorldCup
— Sandesh (@sandymys) October 4, 2024
🇿🇦 Mlaba accurate as always and I loved that Chinelle Henry wicket. Slowed it up, drift in, turn away. Classic left-arm spinner’s dismissal. Top spell so far 👏#T20WorldCup #SAvWI #WIvSA pic.twitter.com/HyZ6WHa5Um
— Jay Dansinghani 🏏 (@JayDansinghani) October 4, 2024
They’ve done it. Congratulations ladies.
My POTM is Mlaba 🔥🔥♥️🥰 https://t.co/XNc7ZpVxcK
— Queen Charlotte (@LadyCharlotte01) October 4, 2024
Marizanne Kapp showed why she’s still one of the best in the business !!
Picked up two key wickets of Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin during a fantastic spell of 4-0-14-2 !!! 🔥🔥#RishabhPant #RohitSharma #ViratKohli #AbhimanyuEaswaran #PAKvENG #INDvsNZ #IraniCup… pic.twitter.com/tnC1r8pdMT— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) October 4, 2024
In an impressive display of bowling, South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba took 4 wickets for just 29 runs, while Marizanne Kapp delivered a remarkably economical performance with 2 wickets for 14 runs.
— Er Amardeep kumar Tanti (@amardeep_tanti) October 4, 2024