Delhi: Thanks to the stormy innings of experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and registered its second win in the tournament. In this match played at Old Trafford ground, South Africa achieved the target of 159 runs in 19.1 overs.
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Marijan Kapp scored unbeaten 81 runs in just 45 balls and played an important role in giving the team a spectacular victory. His innings also strengthened South Africa’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
Marijan Kapp and Tazmin Brits took over the innings
South Africa’s start to chase the target was not very strong. The team lost the wickets of captain Laura Wolvaardt and Anne Dirksen during the power play itself. After this, Kapp and Tazmin Britts took charge of the innings and dashed India’s hopes of a comeback.
Both the batsmen made an important partnership of 97 runs in 63 balls for the third wicket. Tazmin Britts contributed 40 runs in 36 balls, while Marijan Kapp stood firm till the end and finished the match in style.
Marijan Kaap played a memorable innings
Marijan Kapp kept the Indian bowlers under constant pressure with her aggressive batting. He hit seven fours and four sixes in his unbeaten innings of 81 runs. His experience and patience took South Africa out of a difficult situation and brought it to the threshold of victory.
South Africa made a big record
With this victory over India, South Africa created a new history in women’s T20 international cricket. Now it has become the team to successfully chase the target of 150 or more runs the maximum number of times.
In this matter it has left Australia behind. So far, South Africa has achieved targets of more than 150 runs 10 times, while Australia has achieved this feat 9 times.
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Teams with most successful chases of 150 or more runs (Women’s T20 International)
1. South Africa – 10 times
2. Australia – 9 times
3. England – 8 times
4. New Zealand – 5 times
5. India – 4 times
6. Ireland – 4 times
7. West Indies – 4 times
8. Pakistan – 3 times
9. Sri Lanka – 3 times
10. Italy – 1 time
11. Netherlands – 1 time
12. Papua New Guinea – 1 time
FAQ
Which team has most successfully chased the target of 150 or more runs in Women’s T20 International cricket?
South Africa has successfully chased the target of 150 or more runs 10 times, which is the most in women’s T20I cricket.
Which team has South Africa left behind in this record?
South Africa has left Australia behind. Australia has successfully chased the target of 150 or more runs 9 times so far, while South Africa has achieved this feat 10 times.
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