ENG-W Win By 7 Wickets | England vs South Africa Highlights of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Bowlers Help England Women Secure Clinical Victory

That's It! Despite losing Danni Wyatt-Hodge moments before the match ended, England never looked troubled after Maia Bouchier got dismissed. Both Alice Capsey and Nat Sciver-Brunt went for the runs while Waytt-Hodge held the end from one end. Second victory for England in the competition and they look well set for qualifiying from group. 

The match is gradually slipping from South Africa's grip. They haven't been able to take any wickets since the dismissal of Alice Capsey and neither they have been able to cut the run rate down. They need a wicket desperately to have any chance to return in the game. 

Out! Much needed wicket for South Africa. Nadine de Clerk anticipated Capsey would be dancing down and kept the ball out of her reach. Capsey extended and the ball lobbed back in the hands of de Clerk. Capsey was making the game one sided and this wicket will give South Africa some chance to take the game back. Capsey c and b de Klerk 19(16).

England will not complain about the Maia Bouchier wicket as Alice Capsey has come in and made her intent clear. She has used her sweeps and footwork to add much needed momentum to the England innings. Thanks to her pro-active nature, England have now had a move on in the game. 

Out! Marizanne Kapp gets the first breakthrough for South Africa. Brings the ball slightly in and Maia Bouchier already committed to a shot on the onside after coming cross. Kapp was able to get her pads in the way and Umpire raised the finger in no time. Even a review couldn't save Maia Bouchier. Bouchier lbw b Kapp 8(20).

England openers Dannie Wyatt-Hodge and Maia Bouchier has looked to get a cautious but steady start. it showed when they got their first boundary in the third over. They will have to pick up the pace by the end of powerplay or they will be under pressure in no time. 

The last over saw an unfortunate run out but it also saw Annerie Dercksen hit two boundaries in the fourth and fifth ball to take South Africa's score over the 120-run mark. South Africa will be slightly disappointed with their performance in the middle but they will give themselves a chance with Ayabonga Khaka in form and the conditions on offer. 

Out! Wickets keep tumbling for South Africa. The dangerous looking Marizanne Kapp continued on her intent but the shrewd Sophie Ecclestone again varied the flight and pace catching her offguard and cleaned the stumps up. Big blow for South Africa as they look for a big finish. Kapp b Ecclestone 26(17).

Out! Eventful over. Marizanne Kapp targeted Charlie Dean and hit two boundaries off her. As it seemed like the over will be dominated by South Africa, Chloe Tryon attempted to go big as well but Dean's ball hit the pads and clipped Tryon's off stump. South Africa keep trying to up their run rate. Chloe Tryon b Charlie Dean 2(5).

Out! The well-set Laura Wolvaardt departs. With overs ticking on, Wolvaardt tried to go hard on Sophie Ecclestone as well but the veteran Ecclestone anticipated it and varied the pace on the ball. foxing Wolvaardt and cleaning her up. Big blow for the Proteas Women. Wolvaardt b Ecclestone 42(39).

Out! Just after a much-needed boundary Anneke Bosch loses her wicket. Goes for the lap sweep against Sarah Glenn, misses it and the ball crashes onto the stumps. She had to take the chance to up the ante, but it didn't come off. Bosch b Glenn 18(26).

As Anneke Bosch and Laura Wolvaardt carry the innings on stitching a decent partnership, they look to step on the acclerator against the English spinners. Amidst the attemp, Wolvaardt survived a close appeal as England opts against review despite it seeming to be a very close call. 

Laura Wolvaardt has been joined by Anneke Bosch at the crease and both players have kept the scoreboard ticking. South Africa will look to have this partnership flourish and allow the likes of Chloe Tyron and also Marizanne Kapp to come down the order and accelerate the scoring. 

OUT! South Africa have picked up their first wicket with Linsey Smith dismissing Tazmin Brits. The right-hander wanted to go big but found the fielder in the deep. South Africa have lost one of their in-form players and a lot of attention would be on how Laura Wolvaardt plays from here on. Tazmin Brits c Danielle Gibson b Linsey Smith 13(19)

Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits have started off proceedings with the bat in hand for South Africa and the two have scored 14 runs in two overs bowled so far. Both these openers were in superb form in the match against West Indies and they would look to continue that form. 

England Women Playing XI vs South Africa: Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight(c), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones(w), Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith

South Africa Women Playing XI vs England: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta(wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the England vs South Africa match in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has won the toss and her side will bat first.