Kapp's unbeaten 81 helps South Africa to victory over India
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Marizanne Kapp scored an unbeaten 81 runs off 45 balls to lead South Africa to a six-wicket victory against India in the Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on June 21, 2026. Chasing a target of 159, South Africa reached 161-4 in 19.1 overs. Kapp also contributed with the ball, taking 2-27, helping to limit India to 158-7. The win keeps South Africa’s chances of advancing in the tournament alive after an earlier loss to Australia. Both teams now have four points, placing them behind Australia in Group 1 standings.
- •Kapp's innings include seven fours and four sixes.
- •India set a target of 159 runs, scoring 158-7 in 20 overs.
- •Shafali Verma opened strongly for India, scoring 31 runs.
- •South Africa now has four points in Group 1 standings.
- •South Africa faces Bangladesh and the Netherlands next.
- 6:13 PMBBC Sport — 'What a player!' - Kapp's unbeaten 81 stuns India
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India
- 5:21 PMBBC Sport — Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India
"Marizanne Kapp makes a superb 81 off 45 balls for South Africa as they seal a vital victory over India at Old Trafford in the Women's T20 World Cup.
"Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
"Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 6:13 PM'What a player!' - Kapp's unbeaten 81 stuns India
Marizanne Kapp makes a superb 81 off 45 balls for South Africa as they seal a vital victory over India at Old Trafford in the Women's T20 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:10 PMBrilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India
Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 5:21 PMBrilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India
Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
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