Stumped off the final ball! Mlaba is all smiles, disappointment writ large on Harmanpreet's face. Tosses it up outside off, spins away past Harmanpreet's wild swing. She misses, Jafta stumps her on the second go. First win for South Africa on this tour
SA Women vs IND Women, 1st T20I at Chennai, IND v SA [W], Jul 05 2024 - Match Result
RESULT
1st T20I (N), Chennai, July 05, 2024, South Africa Women tour of India
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Scores: Ranjith P | Comms: S SudarshananScorecard summary
South Africa Women • 189/4(20 overs)
81 (56)
2/23 (4)
57 (33)
2/40 (4)
India Women • 177/4(20 overs)
53* (30)
1/30 (4)
46 (30)
1/32 (4)
Cricinfo’s Most Valuable Players of the Match
end of over 208 runs • 1 wicket
IND-W: 177/4CRR: 8.85
Jemimah Rodrigues53 (30b 7x4 1x6)
Nonkululeko Mlaba 4-0-32-1
Ayabonga Khaka 4-0-39-1
In-play betting with bet365.Bet Now South Africa go 1-0 up, then. A superb win, a confidence-boosting win. India have a lot to work upon, and very little time between games. Do join us for the second T20I day after tomorrow. For tonight, on behalf of Ranjith and Shashank, goodbye and good night! Take care.
10:30pm Time for the presentation
Harmanpreet Kaur, India captain: "We didn't play good cricket overall. Dropped too many chance which cost us 20 runs extras. While batting, we played too many dots in the middle overs. They bowled well, didn't give us easy. The way we started, we thought we should keep going, but couldn't because of dot balls. While bowling, we need to be aware how the batters are batting and should set fields and bowl accordingly."
Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa captain: "Much nicer standing here after a win. After a tough three weeks, feels good. Started the fight in the Test, this shows the hard work is paying off. Not too upset batting first. Tough to defend, would have liked to bowl first. Cricket is a funny game, really liked the intent we came with. Looked positive with the bat, had wickets in the shed."
Tazmin Brits, Player of the Match: "Don't think I can explain that. I might have made the runs, still not happy with myself. I was struggling and felt I was letting Wolfie and Kappie down. I have got a bit of cramp and contusion. Hopefully can rest and sort it down. The ODIs were not great for me. Glad that it was great bowling, and Mlaba survived that over. Good to have a win ahead of the World Cup."
Raji: "Jemimah didnt give up till the end. Really proud of the way she carried on with her bat.. Great work!!!"
Satyam Garg: "India shouldn't worry much. This was their worst performance but still gave good fight. Drop chance of all SA top order. Richa concussion (although doubtful) and 46 ball 49 by hemlata and harman. I expect india to win next 2"
10:16pm Rodrigues looks unconsolable. Fantastic knock that. Harmanpreet pats her on her head. South Africa all smiles, deservedly so. That partnership between Kapp and Brits turned out to be a masterclass. There was another mini-masterclass from Rodrigues, but eventually she had a bit too much to do.
Brits, the star of the game now walks out belatedly. She was out due to a right lower leg contusion. Shakes hands with all the players. The sadness on Indian players' faces visible. Perhaps the phase between overs 11 to 16 with the ball is where India lost the plot - they gave away 67 runs in that phase, allowing South Africa a platform heading into the death.
Marizanne Kapp: "The win took longer than we would have liked. Good to get it heading into the World Cup. I'd put the sweep shots away for some reason. Luckily worked for me today. We have been speaking a lot about being positive. We play that way in the nets, but for some reason play conservatively in the middle. [Bowling] I am very close to bowling. Had a back injury, slowly working my way. Will be out there soon. [Brits] Brilliant innings. Struggled first, but brilliant end. If you are struggling, you may take over, tonight showed that."
19.6
W
19.5
•
Mlaba to Kaur, no run
Mlaba does it! Bowls it on a length outside off, Harman can only dance down and hit it to cover
Two sixes, can Harmanpreet do it?
19.4
1
Mlaba to Rodrigues, 1 run
Full on middle, she moves across and slog sweeps it to deep midwicket. Just one
14 off 3
19.3
1
Mlaba to Kaur, 1 run
Sees Harman charge down, Mlaba fires it well wide. Only squeezes it to the off side for a quick run
19.2
2
Mlaba to Kaur, 2 runs
Almost deceived her. Tossed up, fullish around off, Harmanpreet dances down again but is done in by the away spin. Gets an outside edge past the keeper and for two
19.1
4
Mlaba to Kaur, FOUR runs
Reduce four off it! Harmanpreet sees the flight, dances down and powers it right back over the non-striker's head
21 off 6. ESPNcricinfo win predictor has shot India's chances up to 32% now. Mlaba to bowl
end of over 1918 runs
IND-W: 169/3CRR: 8.89 • RRR: 21.00 • Need 21 from 6b
Jemimah Rodrigues52 (29b 7x4 1x6)
Harmanpreet Kaur28 (24b 4x4)
Ayabonga Khaka 4-0-39-1
Nadine de Klerk 4-0-30-1
In-play betting with bet365.Bet Now 18.6
6
Khaka to Rodrigues, SIX runs
Up, up and over! A half-century of the highest class this from Rodrigues. Moves across to off once again. Khaka goes full and angles it down leg. She gets down and sweeps it high and far well over fine leg. Just managing to keep India in the hunt, Jemi! Just. Gets a bear hug from Harmanpreet, even though both look utterly drained
18.5
2
Khaka to Rodrigues, 2 runs
Follows Rodrigues who backs away with a slower, full ball. She mistimes the sweep through square leg for two more
18.4
1
Khaka to Kaur, 1 run
Slower one, full on off, heaved away to deep midwicket
Raji: "This is still in India's favor. I don't go with your forecaster in this situation though. Sorry." Just over 6% chance for India at this point. Let's see :)
18.3
1
Khaka to Rodrigues, 1 run
Walks down and Khaka sprays it down leg, she looks to sweep it down leg but only gloves it around the corner. Was through her shot slightly early. Now the ball ricocheted off her glove onto her visor, so a concussion check
18.2
4
Khaka to Rodrigues, FOUR runs
Goes again. Backs away, gets a low full toss outside off. She opens the face of the bat to slice it over the leaping backward point. Can India still hope?
18.1
4
Khaka to Rodrigues, FOUR runs
Smacked over covers. Full and around off, Rodrigues backs away a bit late and powers it over the in-field
Khaka for the penultimate
end of over 188 runs
IND-W: 151/3CRR: 8.38 • RRR: 19.50 • Need 39 from 12b
Jemimah Rodrigues35 (24b 5x4)
Harmanpreet Kaur27 (23b 4x4)
Nadine de Klerk 4-0-30-1
Chloe Tryon 4-0-32-1
In-play betting with bet365.Bet Now 17.6
1
de Klerk to Rodrigues, 1 run
Full on middle, swept through backward square leg. She slips at the non-striker and no chance of the second
17.5
1
de Klerk to Kaur, 1 run
Full and outside off, drilled to sweeper cover
17.4
1
de Klerk to Rodrigues, 1 run
Length ball on off and middle, 104.3kph, she comes down the track and pulls it to deep square leg
17.3
•
de Klerk to Rodrigues, no run
Charges down to go big but is beaten by the slower one
Three deep on the on side for Jemi, cover out on off
17.2
1
de Klerk to Kaur, 1 run
Walks towards the bowler and flicks the full ball to long leg
17.1
4
de Klerk to Kaur, FOUR runs
Cracking sound off the blade. Short and angling in, Harmanpreet makes room. Gets the ball that comes into her, and swings her bat with full flow to bisect deep square leg and deep midwicket
De Klerk to finish now
Both batters squeeze in a drinks break. And the physio is also out in the middle to check on both of them. 47 off 18 is a humungous ask, as seen by the win predictor giving South Africa only a 6% chance of losing
end of over 1712 runs
IND-W: 143/3CRR: 8.41 • RRR: 15.66 • Need 47 from 18b
Harmanpreet Kaur21 (20b 3x4)
Jemimah Rodrigues33 (21b 5x4)
Chloe Tryon 4-0-32-1
Ayabonga Khaka 3-0-21-1
In-play betting with bet365.Bet Now 16.6
1
Tryon to Kaur, 1 run
Goes back and slaps it to cover, deceived by the lack of pace, the humidity not helping her either
16.5
4
Tryon to Kaur, FOUR runs
Hammered away by Hammer-preet! Slower through the air, on a length outside off, Harmanpreet moves back and across, gets on her knee and sweep-pulls it over square leg
Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
SA-W
81 runs (56)
10 fours3 sixes
Productive shot
on drive
19 runs
0 four2 sixes
Control
57%
SA-W
57 runs (33)
8 fours1 six
Productive shot
sweep shot
12 runs
1 four1 six
Control
69%
Best performances - bowlers
IND-W
O
4
M
0
R
23
W
2
ECO
5.75
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W | ||||
1W | ||||
IND-W
O
4
M
0
R
40
W
2
ECO
10
FTYFGSGS
OFFLEG
RHB
1W | ||||
1W | ||||
Match details
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai | |
| Toss | India Women, elected to field first |
| Series | |
| Season | 2024 |
| Player Of The Match | |
| Series result | South Africa Women led the 3-match series 1-0 |
| Match number | WT20I no. 1945 |
| Hours of play (local time) | 19.00 start, First Session 19.00-20.30, Interval 20.30-20.50, Second Session 20.50-22.20 |
| Match days | 5 July 2024 - night (20-over match) |
| IND-W Player Replacement | Concussion sub: in, out (2nd innings, 2.1 ov) |
| Umpires | |
| TV Umpire | |
| Reserve Umpire | |
| Match Referee | |
Language
English
Win Probability
SA-W 100%
SA-WIND-W100%50%100%
Over 20 • IND-W 177/4
Harmanpreet Kaur st †Jafta b Mlaba 35 (29b 5x4 0x6 44m) SR: 120.68
SA Women won by 12 runsW
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