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Women's Twenty20 International · ICC Women's T20 World CupEngland v South Africa: T20I scorecard, 2 Jul 2026
England won by 40 runs. 2 Jul 2026, Kennington Oval, London, London.
Result
Runs per over- Kennington Oval, London, London
England: runs per over South Africa: runs per over
England innings
169/5 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE Jonesc A Dercksen b S Ismail | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| DN Wyattb M Kapp | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.3 |
| NR Sciver-Bruntc T Brits b N Mlaba | 75 | 47 | 11 | 1 | 159.6 |
| A Capseylbw b S Ismail | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| HC Knightc L Wolvaardt b N Mlaba | 58 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 123.4 |
| FG Kempnot out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| DR Gibsonnot out | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 14 (b 5, lb 2, w 7, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 169/5 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: CE Dean, S Ecclestone, LCN Smith, LK Bell
Fall of wickets: 1-3 (AE Jones, 1.1 ov); 2-20 (DN Wyatt, 2.2 ov); 3-23 (A Capsey, 3.2 ov); 4-156 (NR Sciver-Brunt, 18.2 ov); 5-157 (HC Knight, 18.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Kapp | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4.00 |
| S Ismail | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| A Khaka | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| N Mlaba | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| N de Klerk | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13.00 |
| CL Tryon | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
South Africa innings
129/8 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Wolvaardtc S Ecclestone b LCN Smith | 17 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 113.3 |
| T Britsc NR Sciver-Brunt b CE Dean | 51 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 113.3 |
| A Dercksenc HC Knight b FG Kemp | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| M Kappc NR Sciver-Brunt b CE Dean | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.4 |
| S Luusc S Ecclestone b LK Bell | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.6 |
| N de Klerknot out | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| CL Tryonb S Ecclestone | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.1 |
| S Jaftarun out (DN Wyatt) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| A Khakab LK Bell | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 |
| S Ismailnot out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 9 (b 6, lb 1, w 2, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 129/8 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: N Mlaba
Fall of wickets: 1-43 (L Wolvaardt, 5.4 ov); 2-49 (A Dercksen, 7.3 ov); 3-68 (M Kapp, 10.4 ov); 4-91 (S Luus, 13.6 ov); 5-95 (T Brits, 14.2 ov); 6-118 (CL Tryon, 17.4 ov); 7-119 (S Jafta, 18.3 ov); 8-123 (A Khaka, 18.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCN Smith | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| LK Bell | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| CE Dean | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| S Ecclestone | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
| FG Kemp | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3.67 |
| DR Gibson | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
Match summary
England played South Africa in a women's Twenty20 International at Kennington Oval, London, London on 2 July 2026, part of ICC Women's T20 World Cup. England won by 40 runs.
South Africa won the toss and chose to field.
NR Sciver-Brunt was named player of the match.
On 2 July 2026 the on-field umpires were Eloise Sheridan and JM Williams, with TL Anderson as match referee.
How the innings went
England made 169/5 in 20 overs. NR Sciver-Brunt top-scored with 75 from 47 balls, including 11 fours and 1 sixes. N Mlaba took 2 for 25. The biggest stand before a wicket was 133 runs between NR Sciver-Brunt and HC Knight.
South Africa made 129/8 in 20 overs. T Brits top-scored with 51 from 45 balls, including 6 fours and 0 sixes. LK Bell took 2 for 28. The biggest stand before a wicket was 43 runs between L Wolvaardt and T Brits.
Extras
England's innings of 169/5 in 20 overs included 14 extras: 7 wides, 0 no-balls, 5 byes and 2 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 129/8 in 20 overs included 9 extras: 2 wides, 0 no-balls, 6 byes and 1 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won England v South Africa on 2 July 2026?
England won by 40 runs.
Who top-scored in England v South Africa?
NR Sciver-Brunt scored 75 from 47 balls for England, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in England v South Africa?
N Mlaba, with 2 for 25.
What was the highest partnership?
133 runs between NR Sciver-Brunt and HC Knight for England.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to field.
Where was England v South Africa played?
At Kennington Oval, London, London, on 2 July 2026.