South Africa Women vs India Women - 2nd T20I, April 19, 2026

In an exciting encounter at Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa Women emerged victorious over India Women by 8 wickets. Shafali Verma's explosive half-century for India was overshadowed by South Africa's powerful batting display led by Sune Luus and Laura Wolvaardt. Chloe Tryon and Tumi Sekhukhune shone with the ball for South Africa, each taking three wickets. Sune Luus was named Player of the Match for her match-winning innings.

Match Highlights

• South Africa Women won the toss and elected to bowl first.

• India Women scored 147/10 in their 20 overs.

  • Shafali Verma was the top scorer with a brisk 57 off 38 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes.
  • Anushka Sharma contributed with a steady 28 off 31 balls.

• Chloe Tryon (3/22) and Tumi Sekhukhune (3/31) were the standout bowlers for South Africa, dismantling the Indian batting lineup.

• In response, South Africa Women chased down the target in 17.1 overs with a score of 148/2.

  • Sune Luus played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 57 off 46 balls, including 6 fours and a six.
  • Laura Wolvaardt also impressed with a quickfire 54 off 34 balls.

• Shreyanka Patil picked up both wickets for India but couldn't stop South Africa's charge.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with South Africa Women opting to field first after winning the toss. India's innings got off to a decent start thanks to Shafali Verma's aggressive batting. Her partnership with Smriti Mandhana was short-lived as Mandhana fell for just 12 runs. Shafali continued to dominate the South African bowlers, reaching her half-century with ease. However, Chloe Tryon's introduction into the attack changed the momentum as she claimed three crucial wickets, including that of Shafali Verma.

India struggled to build substantial partnerships thereafter, with Anushka Sharma being the only other batter to offer resistance. The Indian innings concluded at 147 all out, largely due to disciplined bowling from Chloe Tryon and Tumi Sekhukhune.

Chasing a target of 148, South Africa Women got off to a flying start courtesy of Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus. Wolvaardt reached her half-century in style before falling victim to Shreyanka Patil. Sune Luus anchored the chase superbly and ensured there were no further hiccups as South Africa cruised to victory with almost three overs to spare.

Sune Luus' composed innings earned her the Player of the Match award, capping off a clinical performance by the home team.