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South Africa Women<\/strong> survived a spirited challenge from Pakistan Women<\/strong> to register a narrow two-wicket victory in Match 11 of the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026<\/strong> at Edgbaston. Chasing 127 for victory, the Proteas reached the target in 16.5 overs thanks to a match-winning half-century from Annerie Dercksen<\/strong>, who was named Player of the Match. While the contest featured several momentum swings, it began in dramatic fashion with veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp<\/strong><\/a> producing a dream delivery to remove Pakistan opener Muneeba Ali<\/strong> on the very first ball of the match.<\/p>\n The opening delivery of the contest set the tone for South Africa\u2019s disciplined bowling performance. Kapp bowled a probing good-length ball that jagged in sharply as Muneeba attempted to shuffle across and work it into the leg side. Beaten by the movement, the Pakistan opener was struck on the front pad, prompting a loud appeal from the South African players.<\/p>\n The on-field umpire initially turned down the appeal, but South Africa wasted no time in opting for the Decision Review System. Ball-tracking confirmed that the delivery had pitched in line and was crashing into the stumps, showing three reds and overturning the original verdict. Muneeba was forced to depart for a first-ball duck, while Kapp celebrated an ideal start with her teammates.<\/p>\n The dismissal immediately put Pakistan under pressure, and the early breakthrough allowed South Africa to dictate terms during the powerplay. It also highlighted Kapp\u2019s ability to deliver in crucial moments on the biggest stage, using precision and movement rather than sheer pace to outfox the batter.<\/p>\n You couldn’t ask for a better start! \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Marizanne Kapp gets South Africa off the mark immediately, trapping Muneeba Ali lbw on the very first ball after a successful review. \ud83c\udfaf\ud83d\udc4f#SAvPAK<\/a><\/p>\n ICC Women’s #T20WorldCup<\/a> 2026 | #WIvSCO<\/a> | THU, 18 JUN, 10:30 PM pic.twitter.com\/qszxYA921n<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ: Annerie Dercksen\u2019s heroics power South Africa to narrow win over Pakistan at Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Pakistan\u2019s innings recovered after the disastrous start largely because of an outstanding counterattack from captain Fatima Sana<\/strong><\/a>. She smashed 55 runs from just 38 deliveries, striking six fours and two sixes, while Tuba Hassan<\/strong> chipped in with 23 to lift the total to 126\/9 after 20 overs. Kapp complemented her early strike by finishing with figures of 3 for 23, making her one of the standout performers with the ball. Shabnim Ismail<\/strong> and Ayabonga Khaka<\/strong> also chipped in with timely wickets to keep Pakistan from building sustained partnerships.<\/p>\n In reply, South Africa\u2019s chase was far from straightforward. Early wickets left them under pressure before Dercksen took charge with a superb 52 off 35 balls, an innings decorated with seven boundaries and two sixes. Nadine de Klerk<\/strong> added a valuable 37 as the Proteas rebuilt their innings and moved closer to the target. Pakistan fought back admirably through Fatima, who completed an impressive all-round performance by taking three wickets, while Sadia Iqbal<\/strong> and Tuba also made inroads with the ball. Despite the late resistance, South Africa held their nerve to reach 127\/8 and secure a hard-fought two-wicket victory.<\/p>\n Also READ: Fans celebrate as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma star in India\u2019s emphatic triumph over the Netherlands in the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n This article was first published at WomenCricket.com<\/a>, a Cricket Times<\/a> company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nMarizanne Kapp gets rid of Muneeba Ali with a jaffa<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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