South Africa cricket team defeated West Indies by ten wickets in a one-sided match of ICC Women's T-20 World Cup on Saturday. With this victory, the team has also made a big record in its name. This victory is very special for the team because they have defeated West Indies for the first time in the T20 World Cup. This victory became special for the team because they achieved the target against West Indies without losing any wicket.
South Africa won the toss
In Dubai, South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first. The team took important wickets of West Indies in the powerplay and showed the way to the pavilion to both the openers. Experienced Marizanne Cape took the prized wicket of West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who returned after scoring 10 runs, while fellow batsman Kianna Joseph also struggled and was dismissed for 4 runs in 14 balls. West Indies' score in the powerplay was 31/2.
Stephanie played a strong innings
After not getting a good start, West Indies' innings was handled by Stafanie Taylor, who came at number three, who played an unbeaten inning of 44 runs on 41 balls. Apart from him, wicketkeeper Shaman Campbell scored 17 runs. Nonkululeko Mlaba was the most successful bowler for South Africa with 4 wickets. Apart from them, Kaap got two wickets.
Laura-Tazmin did an amazing job
The opening batsmen of South Africa proved this target to be dwarf by batting strongly. Laura Walwardt and Tazmin Brittas performed impressively and scored fifties for the team. On the basis of the innings of these two, the South African team achieved the target with 13 balls remaining.