Overview
- The match, played on Sunday at Old Trafford, saw South Africa chase 159 and reach 161 for four in 19.1 overs to beat India by six wickets.
- Marizanne Kapp took 2/27 with the ball and then anchored the chase with an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls that included seven fours and four sixes.
- India created key opportunities through Shree Charani’s 3/24 but dropped three catches of Kapp, two by substitute Radha Yadav, which the captain and reporters called decisive.
- Harmanpreet Kaur marked her 200th T20 international in the game but admitted missed chances in the field cost India and said the side must regroup for upcoming matches.
- The result raises pressure on India’s remaining Group A fixtures by making their match against Australia a must‑win to secure a semi‑final berth while keeping South Africa in contention.