Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Sciver-Brunt leads England to crucial win in last-over thriller against South Africa
Women's T20 World Cup 2024, England vs South Africa: England Women secured a seven-wicket win in a thrilling Group B match against South Africa in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Have a look at how Nat Sciver-Brunt guided England to victory.
| October 8, 2024 at 11:24 AM
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England Women pulled off a thrilling seven-wicket win over South Africa Women in a Group B match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Chasing a target of 125, England sealed victory in the final over, thanks to a composed performance from Nat Sciver-Brunt. South Africa had earlier posted a competitive 124/6 in their 20 overs.
Sciver-Brunt steers England to victory
England’s chase got off to a slow start, with opener Maia Bouchier struggling to find momentum before being dismissed for 8. But Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with a well-crafted 48* off 36 balls. In partnership with Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sciver-Brunt added a vital 64 runs for the third wicket, guiding her team to the brink of victory. With four runs needed off the final over, Sciver-Brunt kept her composure and hit the winning boundary to secure England’s seven-wicket win.
Wyatt-Hodge and Ecclestone shine for England
Danni Wyatt-Hodge was another key contributor to England's chase, scoring 43 runs off 43 balls in a steady, run-a-ball knock that laid the foundation for the win. On the bowling side, Sophie Ecclestone was the standout performer, delivering an impressive spell of 4-0-15-2, including the crucial wicket of South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt. Ecclestone’s efforts helped restrict South Africa to a modest total, giving England the edge in the match.
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Wolvaardt and Kapp lead South Africa’s effort
South Africa started solidly with an opening partnership of 31, and skipper Laura Wolvaardt played a captain's knock with 42 off 39 balls. However, a lack of boundaries from the seventh to the 13th overs hampered their progress. Marizanne Kapp added valuable runs with a quickfire 26 off 17 balls, while Annerie Dercksen’s 20* off 11 provided a late flourish, helping South Africa post a challenging total of 124/6.
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