South Africa Wins T20 World Cup Opener

In their T20 World Cup opener, South Africa's women's cricket team showcased a dominant performance against the West Indies, securing a 10-wicket victory in Dubai. Nonkululeko Mlaba led the bowling attack with a career-best 4/29, helping to restrict the West Indies to 118/6, with Stafanie Taylor being the top scorer at 44 not out. Openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits both excelled with the bat, scoring 59 and 57 runs respectively, as they chased down the target comfortably with over two overs to spare. Captain Wolvaardt praised the bowlers for their efforts in limiting the West Indies' score while expressing her own challenges with the conditions. Mlaba's impressive performance earned her the player of the match title, highlighting her commitment to representing South Africa. The match marks a strong start for the Proteas in the tournament, building momentum for future games.