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South Africa dominated Scotland in all departments of the game to register a commanding 80-run win in a Women’s T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday.
Batting first, South Africa posted a strong 166 for five in the allotted 20 overs. In reply, the Scots failed miserably with the bat and were all out for 86 in 17.5 overs. Only two Scotland batters could reach double digits.
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Nonkululeko Mlaba (3-12) was the most successful bowler for South Africa while there were two wickets apiece for Chloe Tryon (2-22) and Nadine de Klerk (2-15).
With their second in three matches, South Africa jumped to the top of Group B. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and opening partner Tazmin Brits gave SA the perfect start with a 64-run partnership in only 7.3 overs. Wolvaardt smashed her way to a 27-ball 40 (5×4, 1×6) , while Brits hit 43 off 35 (5×4, 1×6). Marizanne Kapp then held centre stage and blazed her way to 43 in just 24 balls with six fours.
Brief scores
South Africa W 166-5 in 20 overs (L Wolvaardt 40, T Brits 43, M Kapp 43) beat Scotland W 86 all out in 17.5 overs (N Mlaba 3-12) by 80 runs
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