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South Africa 136 for 8 (Wolvaardt 65, Kelly 3-29, Canning 2-8) beat Ireland 120 (Paul 29, Kapp 4-24, Sekhukhune 2-18) by 16 runs
South Africa successfully defended 136 in an 18-over game against Ireland in the Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up fixture in Loughborough. The experienced Marizanne Kapp led the way with the ball, her 4 for 24 helping South Africa dismiss Ireland for 120 in 17.4 overs. Shabnim Ismail, who had recently reversed her retirement, picked up 1 for 25 in her four overs.
Leah Paul was the only Ireland batter to pass 20 in their chase. Apart from Paul, only four Ireland batters got to double figures.
After South Africa were asked to bat first, they posted 136 for 8 on the back of captain Laura Wolvaardt’s 65 off 37 balls, including seven fours and three sixes.
Scotland 163 for 5 (Carter 33, Bryce 32, Siegers 2-15) beat Netherlands 105 (Overdijk 28*, Fraser 3-21, Fontenla 2-2) by 58 runs
Earlier, Scotland put up 163 on 5, thanks to thirties from three of their top six. After opener Darcey Carter (33) and captain Kathryn Bryce (32) set the base for them, Priyanz Chatterji gave the final flourish (32*) along with Fontenla (20*).
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