How did Match 29 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between South Africa Women and Bangladesh Women?

South Africa Women kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup after registering a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women at Lord's on Sunday, June 28. The win was their fourth of the campaign, but their qualification now depends on Australia defeating India in the final Group A fixture.

Bangladesh Women posted a low total of 117/5 batting first. The innings got off to a shaky start as South Africa's experienced bowling attack struck early, restricting Bangladesh during the powerplay. Despite the early setbacks, the lower middle order fought back well with a late flourish to push the total close to 120, giving the bowlers something to defend on a slow Lord's surface. 

South Africa's chase got off to the worst possible start when captain Laura Wolvaardt was dismissed off the very first ball by Marufa Akter. However, Annerie Dercksen and Tazmin Brits rebuilt the innings with a crucial 52-run partnership for the second wicket. Useful contributions from Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk steadied the innings before Chloe Tryon sealed the victory with four balls to spare, guiding South Africa to 118/6 in 19.2 overs.

Best Batting Performance of the Match: Nigar Sultana

The Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana led her team from the front in this encounter. She smashed unbeaten 32 runs in just 20 balls with a strike rate of 160.00 on a slow Lord's wicket to take her side to a respectable total. 

Best Bowling Performance of the Match: Marizanne Kapp

One of the most experienced players from South African side, Marizanne Kapp had a stellar outing in this must-win encounter for them. The pacer just conceded nine runs in her four overs with a stunning economy rate of 2.20 while also picking up a wicket.  

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Marizanne Kapp completes 100 T20I wickets. 

Who won the Player of the Match award?

Marizanne Kapp starred with the ball and was later named Player of the Match for her all-round impact on the match. 

When is the next match?

Bangladesh are out of the competition, whereas, South Africa's fate depend on India vs Australia contest.