In Pictures: Nat Sciver-Brunt's Heroics Power England Past South Africa into Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final - Female Cricket

Hosts England and South Africa locked horns in the second semifinal of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Marizanne Kapp (1/16) and Shabnim Ismail (2/31) struck early, reducing England to 23/3 inside four overs.

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight rebuilt with a record 133-run stand, the highest partnership in a Women's T20 World Cup knockout match.

Sciver-Brunt starred with 75 off 47 balls, 11×4, 2×6, while Knight added 58 as England posted 169/5.

Nonkululeko Mlaba claimed 2/24, dismissing both set batters to prevent a bigger finish.

Tazmin Brits fought with a 51 off 45 balls, but England kept striking at regular intervals through the chase.

Lauren Bell (2/28) and Charlie Dean (2/31) led England to a 40-run victory, setting up a final against Australia.