End of over. Over 20. 10 runs. Bowler: Nadine de Klerk. Australia Women: 172/8(rr 8.60)
19.6
1
de Klerk 以 K Garth
One run. APPEAL! Nadine de Klerk to Kim Garth. Off cutter yorker, off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Jafta, appeal made for L.B.W. Australia have posted a competitive total on the board. They lost both openers inside the powerplay, but a crucial rebuilding effort from Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry steadied the ship. Litchfield's fluent half-century and Perry's composed knock provided the backbone of the innings, helping Australia recover from a shaky start. While wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, valuable contributions from Georgia Wareham and Annabel Sutherland ensured Australia maintained momentum. South Africa's bowlers deserve plenty of credit for keeping the pressure on throughout the innings. They struck at key moments and never allowed Australia to break free completely. Ayabonga Khaka, Nadine de Klerk, and Nonkululeko Mlaba were the standout performers with the ball, claiming two wickets apiece in a disciplined bowling display. Join us shortly for what promises to be an intriguing run chase.
19.5
2
de Klerk 以 K Garth
Two runs. Nadine de Klerk to Kim Garth. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs.
19.4
2
de Klerk 以 K Garth
Two runs. Nadine de Klerk to Kim Garth. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Luus.
19.3
W
de Klerk 以 A King
Wicket. OUT! L.B.W. Nadine de Klerk to Alana King. Off cutter yorker, off stump deep in crease flick, hit pad.
19.2
1
de Klerk 以 N Carey
One run. Nadine de Klerk to Nicola Carey. Off cutter half volley, to leg backing away Steer, Played to point for 1 run, fielded by Khaka.
19.1
4
de Klerk 以 N Carey
Four runs. FOUR! Nadine de Klerk to Nicola Carey. Length ball, down leg side backing away driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
End of over. Over 19. 7 runs. Bowler: Nonkululeko Mlaba. Australia Women: 162/7(rr 8.53)
18.6
1
Mlaba 以 N Carey
One run. Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nicola Carey. Stock length ball, to leg down the track pulling, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
18.5
1
Mlaba 以 A King
One run. Nonkululeko Mlaba to Alana King. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Wolvaardt.
18.4
2
Mlaba 以 A King
Two runs. Nonkululeko Mlaba to Alana King. Stock length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, Played in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs.
18.3
1
Mlaba 以 N Carey
One run. Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nicola Carey. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, direct hit by Luus, mis-fielded by de Klerk.
18.2
1
Mlaba 以 A King
One run. Nonkululeko Mlaba to Alana King. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Wolvaardt.
18.1
1
Mlaba 以 N Carey
One run. Nonkululeko Mlaba to Nicola Carey. Stock length ball, to leg backing away cutting, Played in the air uncontrolled to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Khaka.
End of over. Over 18. 8 runs. Bowler: Ayabonga Khaka. Australia Women: 155/7(rr 8.61)
17.6
W
Khaka 以 A Sutherland
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Ayabonga Khaka to Annabel Sutherland. Leg cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by de Klerk. Nadine de Klerk makes no mistake.
17.5
0
Khaka 以 A Sutherland
Dot ball. Ayabonga Khaka to Annabel Sutherland. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Reyneke.
17.4
6
Khaka 以 A Sutherland
Six runs. SIX! Ayabonga Khaka to Annabel Sutherland. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
17.3
1
Khaka 以 N Carey
One run. Ayabonga Khaka to Nicola Carey. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, Played to gully for 1 run, fielded by Jafta.
17.2
0
Khaka 以 N Carey
Dot ball. Ayabonga Khaka to Nicola Carey. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Jafta.
