Women's T20 WC: South Africa break this record of Australia

Women's T20 WC: South Africa break this record of Australia

South Africa defeated India by six wickets in their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Group A clash at Manchester's Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Proteas chased down a target of 159 runs with five balls to spare, thanks to Marizanne Kapp's explosive innings of 81* runs off just 45 balls.

This victory not only marked South Africa's highest successful chase in Women's T20 World Cup history but also set a new record for the most successful chases of 150-plus targets in Women's T20 internationals.

Third-highest successful run chase in Women's T20 WC history

The chase of 159 runs is now among the highest successful chases in Women's T20 World Cup history.

As per ESPNcricinfo, it is only behind England's chase of 164 against Australia in the 2009 semifinal and West Indies's pursuit of 163 against New Zealand earlier in this edition.

The win also greatly improved South Africa's chances of making it to the semifinals after their previous defeat to unbeaten Australia.