South Africa secures win against Bangladesh in T20 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:52 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
South Africa defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in their final group match at Lord's on June 28. Chasing a target of 118, South Africa struggled initially but managed to reach the score with four balls remaining. Annerie Dercksen contributed significantly with 45 runs, though the batting performance remained shaky overall. South Africa's victory enables them to apply pressure on India’s quest for a semi-final spot, dependent on India’s game against Australia later today.
- •South Africa scored 118 runs, finishing with 118-6 in 19.2 overs.
- •Annerie Dercksen top-scored with 45 runs for South Africa.
- •Bangladesh managed 117-5 in their innings, with Mostary scoring 42.
- •South Africa will face England in the semi-finals unless India defeats Australia.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa beat Bangladesh to apply pressure to India
- 12:52 PMBBC Sport — South Africa beat Bangladesh to apply pressure to India
"South Africa stutter but apply the pressure to India in the race for the T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Bangladesh at Lord's
"South Africa stutter but apply the pressure to India in the race for the T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Bangladesh at Lord's
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:20 PMSouth Africa beat Bangladesh to apply pressure to India
South Africa stutter but apply the pressure to India in the race for the T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Bangladesh at Lord's
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 12:52 PMSouth Africa beat Bangladesh to apply pressure to India
South Africa stutter but apply the pressure to India in the race for the T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Bangladesh at Lord's
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