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In the ninth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk produced a moment of brilliance with a stunning caught and bowled dismissal of England all-rounder Alice Capsey. However, her heroics weren’t enough to turn the tide, as England comfortably chased down the target and secured a 7-wicket victory.
Nadine de Klerk’s spectacular caught and bowled dismissal
The standout moment occurred in the 9th over of England’s innings. Capsey, looking to accelerate the scoring, stepped down the track to attack de Klerk. However, the South African bowler read the move perfectly, delivering a clever slower leg-cutter. Capsey mistimed her drive, sending the ball straight back towards de Klerk, who quickly crouched and grabbed the catch with both hands, dismissing Capsey for 19 off 16 balls, including three fours. The dismissal was a textbook caught and bowled, showcasing de Klerk’s sharp reflexes and presence of mind on the field.
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England’s strong chase led by Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt
South Africa, batting first, posted a total of 124/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led from the front, scoring a solid 42 off 39 balls, anchoring the Proteas’ innings amidst a challenging bowling attack from England. Despite Wolvaardt’s efforts, South Africa’s batters struggled to build partnerships, leaving England with a relatively modest target of 125.
In response, England’s chase was steered by Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt, both of whom played crucial roles in ensuring England’s dominance. Wyatt-Hodge scored a steady 43, while Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 48 off 36 balls, laced with 4 fours, was the highlight of the innings. Their composed batting display helped England reach the target with seven wickets in hand, finishing at 125/3 in the 20th over.
England’s bowling performance, led by the exceptional Sophie Ecclestone, set the tone early on. Ecclestone delivered a clinical spell, taking 2 wickets for just 15 runs in her 4 overs at an economy of 3.80. Her tight bowling during the first innings restricted South Africa’s scoring and earned her the Player of the Match accolade.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
