Scorecards / 2026 / South Africa v Zimbabwe
Women's Twenty20 International · South Africa Women tour of ZimbabweSouth Africa v Zimbabwe: T20I scorecard, 15 Sep 2026
South Africa won by 80 runs. 15 Sep 2026, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Bulawayo.
Result
Runs per over- Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Bulawayo
South Africa: runs per over Zimbabwe: runs per over
South Africa innings
200/1 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Wolvaardtnot out | 126 | 62 | 16 | 4 | 203.2 |
| M Smitc L Tshuma b T Makusha | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.3 |
| K Mesonot out | 50 | 51 | 5 | 1 | 98.0 |
| Extras | 16 (b 0, lb 0, w 16, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 200/1 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: N Shangase, F Tunnicliffe, A Dercksen, K Reyneke, E Marx, S Naidu, LE Nzuza, A Hlubi
Fall of wickets: 1-27 (M Smit, 2.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Makusha | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| N Sibanda | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 |
| M Mavunga | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| L Phiri | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| N Gwanzura | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
| B Biza | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
| L Tshuma | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
Zimbabwe innings
120 (19.3 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Gwanzuralbw b E Marx | 28 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 121.7 |
| L Pemhiwarun out (M Smit) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| K Ndlovulbw b A Dercksen | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 |
| B Bizahit wicket | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| M Mupachikwac K Meso b S Naidu | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.3 |
| L Tshumab A Dercksen | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| L Phirib A Dercksen | 14 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 53.8 |
| C Mutasac N Shangase b LE Nzuza | 19 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 100.0 |
| M Mavungac S Naidu b A Dercksen | 41 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 178.3 |
| N Sibandac Jae-Leigh Filander b A Hlubi | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| T Makushanot out | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Extras | 6 (b 4, lb 1, w 1, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 120 (19.3 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-4 (L Pemhiwa, 0.3 ov); 2-25 (K Ndlovu, 4.2 ov); 3-25 (B Biza, 4.6 ov); 4-29 (N Gwanzura, 5.6 ov); 5-34 (L Tshuma, 6.5 ov); 6-35 (M Mupachikwa, 7.3 ov); 7-62 (C Mutasa, 12.4 ov); 8-113 (L Phiri, 18.2 ov); 9-114 (M Mavunga, 18.5 ov); 10-120 (N Sibanda, 19.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Smit | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
| A Hlubi | 3.3 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 4.57 |
| E Marx | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| A Dercksen | 4 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 3.75 |
| S Naidu | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| LE Nzuza | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 |
| K Reyneke | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
Match summary
South Africa played Zimbabwe in a women's Twenty20 International at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Bulawayo on 15 September 2026, part of South Africa Women tour of Zimbabwe. South Africa won by 80 runs.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
L Wolvaardt was named player of the match.
On 15 September 2026 the on-field umpires were C Phiri and N Ndiweni, with ET Dube as match referee.
How the innings went
South Africa made 200/1 in 20 overs. L Wolvaardt top-scored with 126 from 62 balls, including 16 fours and 4 sixes. T Makusha took 1 for 48.
Zimbabwe made 120 in 19.3 overs. M Mavunga top-scored with 41 from 23 balls, including 8 fours and 0 sixes. A Dercksen took 5 for 15. The biggest stand before a wicket was 51 runs between L Phiri and M Mavunga.
Extras
South Africa's innings of 200/1 in 20 overs included 16 extras: 16 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 0 leg byes. Zimbabwe's innings of 120 in 19.3 overs included 6 extras: 1 wides, 0 no-balls, 4 byes and 1 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won South Africa v Zimbabwe on 15 September 2026?
South Africa won by 80 runs.
Who top-scored in South Africa v Zimbabwe?
L Wolvaardt scored 126 from 62 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa v Zimbabwe?
A Dercksen, with 5 for 15.
What was the highest partnership?
51 runs between L Phiri and M Mavunga for Zimbabwe.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to bat.
Where was South Africa v Zimbabwe played?
At Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Bulawayo, on 15 September 2026.