Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up: Kapp, Wolvaardt take SA past Ireland

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up: South Africa Take Down Ireland

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 vs Netherlands

Meanwhile, in another warm-up match, Scotland bowlers Katherine Fraser, Gabriella Fontenla and Abtaha Maqsood shared seven wickets between them to skittle Netherlands for 105 in their pursuit of 164 at the county ground in Derby. No.7 Frederique Overdijk was the only Netherlands batter to pass 25 on the day.

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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