Women’s T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Bangladesh but face nervous semi-final wait
Tazmin Brits hit 42 as South Africa clinched a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals.
South Africa were unable to overhaul West Indies’ net run rate (NRR) as they chased down a modest target of 107 with 16 balls to spare.
In fact the Proteas’ NRR actually decreased to +1.382, which is lower than West Indies’ current rate of +1.708.
It means South Africa realistically need England, who face Scotland on Sunday, to beat West Indies on Tuesday to finish as the runners-up in Group B.
South Africa lost in-form captain Laura Wolvaardt early on in their reply after she was stumped for seven by Bangladesh counterpart Nigar Sultana Joty off the bowling of Fahima Khatun, who finished with 2-19.
Bangladesh were left to rue a dropped catch in the eighth over after Fahima shelled a straightforward chance offered by Brits, when she was on 21.
Brits was eventually bowled by Ritu Moni but Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon saw South Africa over the line without any further loss.
Bangladesh were already all but out of the tournament and this defeat confirmed their exit.
More to follow.
