South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa Women won by 10 wickets

Afy Fletcher to Tazmin Brits, Keeps the length short and on off, Tazmin Brits cuts it late and behind square on the off side for a couple more runs. South Africa Women are 43 runs away now.

Afy Fletcher to Tazmin Brits, FOUR! Aggressive and effective! Tossed up, on off, Tazmin Brits dances down the track and drills it to the right of long off for a boundary. 

Afy Fletcher to Laura Wolvaardt, Flights it up on middle and leg, Laura Wolvaardt looks to sweep and gets it off the lower half to the right of square leg for a single.

Afy Fletcher to Laura Wolvaardt, Into the stumps, on a nagging length, Laura Wolvaardt whips it to mid on.

Afy Fletcher to Laura Wolvaardt, Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Laura Wolvaardt turns it around to square leg. 

Afy Fletcher to Tazmin Brits, Floated full, on middle, Tazmin Brits drives it straight down the ground. Fletcher gets a hand to it but the ball parries away to long on for a single.

Strategic break! South Africa Women have made a dream start to their chase, setting the stage for what looks to be heading towards a smooth and comfortable finish. The West Indies Women, however, have failed to capitalize on the few opportunities that came their way and haven’t put enough pressure on this opening pair. If they hope to stage a comeback, they’ll need to take wickets and take them in heaps, as South Africa Women now require just 51 more runs to seal the victory in 10 overs.

Shamilia Connell to Laura Wolvaardt, Short and wide, Laura Wolvaardt looks to slap it but misses. South Africa are cruising at the moment! They need less than a run a ball.

Shamilia Connell to Tazmin Brits, Slower one, on middle, Tazmin Brits pushes it to mid on for one.

Shamilia Connell to Laura Wolvaardt, Another single. Short, on middle, Laura Wolvaardt pulls it over mid-wicket for one.

Shamilia Connell to Tazmin Brits, Bowls it on off, Tazmin Brits drills it through mid off for one.

Shamilia Connell to Tazmin Brits, FOUR! Shot! Just a gentle push. Length, outside off, Tazmin Brits picks it well and guides it elegantly through short third for a boundary.

Shamilia Connell to Laura Wolvaardt, Length, on middle, Laura Wolvaardt pulls it through mid-wicket for one.

Shamilia Connell comes into the attack.

Aaliyah Alleyne to Laura Wolvaardt, Full again, on off, Laura Wolvaardt drills it back to the bowler who tries to stop it. It deflects off her left hand towards mid off as the batters collect one. The bowler is hurt as the physio runs in the middle to have a check.

Aaliyah Alleyne to Tazmin Brits, Too full, on leg, Tazmin Brits flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

Aaliyah Alleyne to Tazmin Brits, FOUR! Well played! Length, outside off, Tazmin Brits gets low and drills it magnificently through wide mid off for a boundary.

Aaliyah Alleyne to Tazmin Brits, A yorker, on leg, Tazmin Brits digs it back to the bowler.

Aaliyah Alleyne to Tazmin Brits, Full, on off, Tazmin Brits looks to loft it but gets an inside edge to the left of the keeper.

Aaliyah Alleyne to Tazmin Brits, Full, outside off, Tazmin Brits cuts it to backward point for one.

Aaliyah Alleyne to Tazmin Brits, Wide! Lands it down leg, Tazmin Brits looks to flick it but misses.

Aaliyah Alleyne comes into the attack.

Karishma Ramharack to Laura Wolvaardt, Too full, on middle, Laura Wolvaardt flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

Karishma Ramharack to Laura Wolvaardt, Dropped! A difficult one though! Slower through the air, on off, Laura Wolvaardt drills it back to the bowler. The ball carries. The bowler tries to take the catch but just manages to get her hand. Dot.

Karishma Ramharack to Tazmin Brits, Full, on middle, Tazmin Brits knocks it to mid on for one.

Karishma Ramharack to Tazmin Brits, Too full, on off, Tazmin Brits eases it to mid off.

Karishma Ramharack to Laura Wolvaardt, Lands it on middle, Laura Wolvaardt sweeps it to square leg for one.

Karishma Ramharack to Laura Wolvaardt, Around the wicket. Full and on middle, Laura Wolvaardt flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.

Afy Fletcher to Laura Wolvaardt, Lands it on middle, Laura Wolvaardt flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

Afy Fletcher to Tazmin Brits, Short, on middle, Tazmin Brits punches it to covers for one.

Afy Fletcher to Laura Wolvaardt, Bowls it just outside off, Laura Wolvaardt cuts it to point for one.

Afy Fletcher to Tazmin Brits, Short and wide, Tazmin Brits slaps it through point. The fielder dives to her left and stops well near the fence. Three runs taken.

Afy Fletcher to Laura Wolvaardt, Another single. Slower through the air, on leg, Laura Wolvaardt turns it to mid-wicket for one more.

Afy Fletcher to Tazmin Brits, Tossed up, on off, Tazmin Brits slaps it to point for one.

Afy Fletcher comes into the attack now.

Hayley Matthews to Laura Wolvaardt, FOUR! Not where she intended but gets the result! Short, on middle, Laura Wolvaardt flicks it but doesn't connect well. The ball though goes through the gap at mid-wicket for a boundary.

Hayley Matthews to Tazmin Brits, Fuller, on middle, Tazmin Brits flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

Hayley Matthews to Tazmin Brits, Tossed up, on off, Tazmin Brits flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.

Hayley Matthews to Tazmin Brits, Lands it on off, Tazmin Brits eases it to the cover fielder.

Hayley Matthews to Laura Wolvaardt, Short, on off, Laura Wolvaardt flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Hayley Matthews to Tazmin Brits, Lands it on off, Tazmin Brats lofts it but mistimes her stroke. The ball carries and lands short of the fielder at long on as the batters cross.

Karishma Ramharack to Laura Wolvaardt, Full and on middle and leg, Laura Wolvaardt looks to play it across the line but gets an inside edge back onto her pads. South Africa Women need 83 more runs off 90 balls. 

Karishma Ramharack to Laura Wolvaardt, FOUR! Helps it on its way and finds another boundary! Tossed up on leg, Laura Wolvaardt slips down on a knee and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for four more runs. 

Karishma Ramharack to Tazmin Brits, Almost a catch on her follow through! Karishma Ramharack bowls it flatter and fuller, on off, Tazmin Brits with not much timing drives it straight and hits it to the left of the bowler who dives but can't reach. The batters cross.

Karishma Ramharack to Tazmin Brits, Full and on middle again, Tazmin Brits eases it to mid on. Three dots on the trot now!

Karishma Ramharack to Tazmin Brits, Keeps it full and on middle, Tazmin Brits turns it around to mid on.

Karishma Ramharack to Tazmin Brits, Starts from over the wicket and bowls the first one full, at stumps, Tazmin Brits clips it to mid-wicket.

Hayley Matthews to Laura Wolvaardt, Flatter and fuller, on middle and leg, Laura Wolvaardt pats it back to the bowler.

Hayley Matthews to Laura Wolvaardt, Full and on off, Laura Wolvaardt chips it uppishly to the left of mid-wicket who dives and makes a good stop.

Hayley Matthews to Laura Wolvaardt, A tad shorter and on middle and leg, Laura Wolvaardt tucks it to square leg.