IND-W vs SA-W, Womens T20 WC, 21 June 2026- South Africa Women Defeat India Women by 6 Wickets in Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Thriller

India Women Post Competitive Total 158/7

After being asked to bat first , India Women got off to a brisk start. Opener Shafali Verma played an explosive knock of 31 runs from just 15 balls, smashing four boundaries and a six at a strike rate of over 206. Smriti Mandhana contributed 17 runs before falling to Marizanne Kapp.

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India maintained momentum through useful contributions from the middle order. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 24 runs, while Deepti Sharma anchored the innings with a valuable 29 off 21 deliveries. Wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh added 15 runs late in the innings.

India finished on 158/7 in 20 overs, setting South Africa a target of 159.

India Women Batting Highlights
Shafali Verma – 31 (15)
Deepti Sharma – 29 (21)
Harmanpreet Kaur – 24 (22)
Smriti Mandhana – 17 (12)
South Africa Bowling Highlights
Marizanne Kapp – 2/27
Shabnim Ismail – 2/28
Ayabonga Khaka – 1/31
Nonkululeko Mlaba – 1/33
Nadine de Klerk – 1/16
Kapp's Masterclass Powers South Africa Home

Chasing 159, South Africa suffered an early setback when captain Laura Wolvaardt was dismissed for just 20. Debutant spinner Shree Charani created further pressure by removing Dangerous Annerie Dercksen for a duck.

However, Tazmin Brits steadied the innings with a composed 40 off 36 balls before finding an able partner in Marizanne Kapp. The experienced all-rounder completely shifted the momentum with a breathtaking innings.

Kapp smashed 81 not out from just 45 balls, striking seven fours and four sixes. Her aggressive strokeplay dismantled the Indian bowling attack and ensured South Africa remained ahead of the required run rate.

After Brits departed, Kapp continued her assault alongside All-rounder Chloe Tryon, who contributed a quickfire unbeaten 10 off 4 balls. South Africa reached 161/4 in 19.1 overs, sealing an important victory in Group 1.

South Africa Batting Highlights
Marizanne Kapp – 81* (45)
Tazmin Brits – 40 (36)
Laura Wolvaardt – 20 (21)
Chloe Tryon – 10* (4)
Shree Charani Shines Despite Defeat

For India, young spinner Shree Charani delivered an impressive spell, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs in her four overs. Shafali Verma also chipped in with a wicket.

However, India's experienced bowlers struggled to contain Kapp during the latter stages. Deepti Sharma conceded 44 runs in her four overs, while the other bowlers were unable to break the crucial partnership.

India Bowling Highlights
Shree Charani – 3/24
Shafali Verma – 1/22
Player of the Match

Marizanne Kapp (South Africa Women)

The star all-rounder contributed with both bat and ball:

Bowling: 2/27 in 4 overs
Batting: 81* off 45 balls

Her match-winning performance proved decisive in South Africa's successful chase.

Match Summary

India Women: 158/7 (20 overs)
Shafali Verma 31, Deepti Sharma 29
Kapp 2/27, Ismail 2/28

South Africa Women: 161/4 (19.1 overs)
Marizanne Kapp 81*, Tazmin Brits 40
Shree Charani 3/24

Result: South Africa Women won by 6 wickets.
Player of the Match: Marizanne Kapp.