Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp shine in South Africa’s victory over India

In a high-scoring encounter at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, South Africa Women emerged victorious by 12 runs against India Women.

Tazmin Brits plays a gritty knock for South Africa

Electing to bowl first in the first T20I of the three-match series, India were unable to contain a rampant South African batting display. top-scored with a brilliant 81 runs off 56 balls, peppered with 10 fours and 3 sixes. Marizanne Kapp (57 runs) and Laura Wolvaardt (33 runs) provided valuable support at the top, propelling South Africa to a formidable tota𝔉l of ꦿ189/4 in their 20 overs.

Pooja Vastrakar (2 wicke🐼ts for 23 runs) was🌞 the pick of the Indian bowlers, while conceded 40 runs to claim two scalps.

Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten knock goes in vain

Despite a valiant effort from the Indian batters, they fell short of the target. Jemimah Rodrigues (53 not out) and Smriti Mandhana (46 runs) played well, but the lack of partnerships ultimatel🍎y cost India the match.

For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk and Nonkululeko Mlaba grabbed a wicket each.

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Player of the Match

Tazmin Brits was adjudged Player of the Match for her blister💦ing knock of 81 runs.

South Africa beat India 🐬in a high-scoring enco🌳unter:

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This close victory gave South Africa Women a crucial♑ 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series. India will need to regroup and 🔯come back stronger in the next match.

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