South Africa produced a clinical all-round display to defeat India by six wickets in the first Women’s T20I and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Chasing 158, Laura Wolvaardt led the charge with a composed 51, while Annerie Dercksen contributed a steady 44 to guide the hosts home with five balls to spare. Earlier, Harmanpreet Kaur (47) and Jemimah Rodrigues (36) had anchored India after a brisk start from Shafali Verma, but a late collapse restricted them to 157/7. Ayabonga Khaka starred with 3-16.
India’s indiscipline with the ball and missed chances proved costly in a well-controlled South African chase.