LONDON: England eased past South Africa to set up a final against Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Oval.
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Set a daunting 170, South Africa could only muster 129-8 in 20 overs.
Earlier, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front with a half-century as England posted a strong total against South Africa in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at The Oval on Thursday.
Put into bat first, England racked up 169-5 in their 20 overs.
The home side had a poor start as they lost both of their openers for 20 inside three overs. Marizanne Kapp accounted for Amy Jones’ dismissal, who made two, whereas Shabnim Ismail removed Danni Wyatt-Hodge for 12.
To further dent their progress, Ismail pinned Alice Capsey for one, making it 23-3.
However, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight paired up for the fourth wicket and shared a 133 partnership that not only brought the Three Lions back into the game but also left them in a strong position.
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Sciver-Brunt hit a maximum and 11 fours in her 75 from 45, whereas Knight made 58 off 47, including six fours and a maximum.
Both were dismissed in the span of two balls in the 19th over, with England eventually finishing strong.
For South Africa, Shabnim Ismail and Nonkululeko Mlaba picked up two wickets each.
PLAYING XIs
England: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine De Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
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