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title: "Marizanne Kapp Hits 81 As South Africa Beat India At Women’s T20 World Cup"
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author: "Arun Larabhad"
section: "2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup"
published: "2026-06-21T17:28:11Z"
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# Marizanne Kapp Hits 81 As South Africa Beat India At Women’s T20 World Cup

**Marizanne Kapp powered South Africa to a six-wicket win over India at Old Trafford on Sunday, turning a difficult chase into one of the statement results of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.**

India had posted 158/7 after choosing to bat, but South Africa reached 161/4 in 19.1 overs as Kapp made 81 from 45 balls. The all-rounder walked in with South Africa under pressure at 25/2 and dragged the chase back towards the Proteas before accelerating through the closing stages.

The result matters because it keeps South Africa’s semi-final push alive and dents India’s momentum in Group 1. It was also listed by the ICC as South Africa’s highest successful chase in a Women’s T20 World Cup and their third-highest successful chase overall, [according to the ICC’s live match update](https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/womens-t20worldcup-2026/news/live-west-indies-take-on-sri-lanka-india-face-south-africa).

## Kapp Turns India Pressure Into South Africa Control

India had looked well placed when Sree Charani removed Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen in a double-wicket maiden, leaving South Africa 25/2 after the powerplay. Kapp changed the tone of the chase, reaching fifty with a sweep for four and keeping the required rate within reach.

Her innings meant India’s earlier recovery to 158/7 was not enough. South Africa’s middle order still had work to do, but Kapp’s control and timing made the final over unnecessary and gave the Proteas a result that could reshape the group race.