Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp stand out in South Africa’s win over India

In a high-scoring match at the Chennai MA Chidambaram Stadium, South African women won by 12 runs against it Women of India.

Tazmin Brits plays for South Africa in a painful way

Electing to bowl first in the first T20I of the three-match series, India could not contain the South African batting. Tazmin Brits top score with 81 runs from 56 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. Marizanne Kapp (57 runs) and Laura Wolvaardt (33 runs) provided vital support at the top, propelling South Africa to a formidable total of 189/4 in 20 overs.

Pooja Vastrakar (2 wickets for 23 runs) was the pick of the Indian bowlers, during Radha Yadav scored 40 runs to get two scalps.

Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten knock ended in vain

Despite a heroic effort by the Indian batsmen, they could not reach the target. Jemima Rodrigues (53 not out) again Smriti Mandhana (46 runs) played well, but lack of partnership ended up costing India the match.

For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk again And Kuleko Mlaba take a wicket each.

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Tazmin Brits was named Player of the Match for his 81 runs.

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This close victory gave South Africa Women a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India will need to regroup and come back strong in the next match.

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