South Africa Defeats Scotland by 80 Runs

South Africa secured an 80-run victory over Scotland in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, enhancing their chances of reaching the semi-finals. The Proteas set a tournament-high score of 166 for 5, led by Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, and Laura Wolvaardt, each contributing forties. In response, Scotland struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for just 86, with Nonkululeko Mlaba taking 3 wickets for 12 runs. This defeat eliminated Scotland from the tournament, marking their exit after three losses. South Africa's win not only placed them at the top of Group A but also improved their net run-rate compared to competitors. Scotland will face England in their final group match, hoping for a more favorable outcome.