South Africa Women and Bangladesh Women meet at Lord’s on Sunday 28 June in the 29th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. South Africa lost their opener to Australia but have since won three in a row. Their latest result was an 88-run victory over the Netherlands after posting 208/1, which lifted their net run rate to 0.734 and left them close to a semi-final place.
Batting has been the story. Tazmin Brits has scored 154 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 146.66, and captain Laura Wolvaardt has added 117. Marizanne Kapp rescued the side against India with an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls. With the ball, Ayabonga Khaka has seven wickets at 14.85 and Kapp six at 15.00, Shabnim Ismail has five in what is her final World Cup, and Nonkululeko Mlaba and Chloe Tryon have kept the middle overs tight.
Bangladesh are fourth in Group A after two wins and two losses, the latest a five-wicket defeat to India. Juairiya Ferdous leads their runs with 98 at an average of 24.50, ahead of captain Nigar Sultana on 95 and Shorna Akter on 70 at an average of 35. The top order has been inconsistent, though. Their bowling has been the highlight: Nahida Akter has four wickets in three games at an economy of 6.42, Ritu Moni has four at 19.50 and Marufa Akter four, with Shanjida Akter Meghla and Rabeya Khan providing spin control. Bangladesh will need a disciplined display with the ball to keep South Africa to a manageable total.
