South Africa Vs Bangladesh Live Score, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Nigar Sultana Finds Boundary With Elegant Square Cut

Nigar Sultana is not letting the pressure build! She spots the room on the off side and cracks it beautifully square of the wicket. A crisp stroke, timed sweetly, races away to the boundary as Bangladesh find another much-needed boost.

Khaka continues to keep things tight, angling the ball into the middle stump at good pace. Mostary calmly gets behind it, uses soft hands, and nudges it away into the off side. No risk involved as the batters scamper through for a quick single. A busy start with Bangladesh happy to keep the scoreboard moving.

Shabnim Ismail gets her reward! Bangladesh lose their second wicket as Taj Nehar is trapped plumb in front after a fiery spell from the Proteas speedster. Nehar reviewed the on-field decision, hoping the impact was outside off, but umpire's call stays with the original verdict as ball-tracking shows it clipping the top of off stump. South Africa tighten their grip with Bangladesh struggling at 14/2 after four overs, thanks to Ismail's relentless pace and precision.

Marizanne Kapp strikes with the very first ball! Bangladesh are rocked immediately as Juairiya Ferdous departs for a golden duck, completely beaten by a full delivery that crashes into the stumps. Kapp continues to torment the batters with late movement, repeatedly beating Taj Nehar's outside edge in a sensational opening over. Bangladesh crawl to 2/1 after one over, with the Proteas veteran setting the tone through a fiery spell at Lord's.

Bangladesh Women (Playing XI): Taj Nehar, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla

South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta(w), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Bangladesh Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

The result of the South Africa vs Bangladesh clash could have a huge bearing on India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign. India enter their final Group A match against Australia knowing that their semi-final fate is no longer entirely in their own hands. If South Africa defeat Bangladesh by a significant margin, the Proteas will strengthen their position and heap added pressure on India ahead of their showdown with the defending champions.

However, a Bangladesh victory would eliminate South Africa from semi-final contention and hand India a major boost before taking the field at Lord's. Even if South Africa win, their qualification could still hinge on net run rate depending on the outcome of India versus Australia, making Sunday's double-header one of the most dramatic days of the tournament. With both matches intertwined, Indian fans will have one eye firmly fixed on the South Africa-Bangladesh contest before their own team begins its must-win battle against Australia.

The India vs Bangladesh Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match will be available for live telecast on the Star Sports Network in India, while fans can stream the action live on the JioHotstar platform.

Greetings, we are back with another live blog as South Africa take on Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Stay tuned for all the live updates from the exciting clash.