Skipper Laura Wolvaardt leads South Africa to first victory over Aussies in the 24th clash between the nations08:00 Play video Australia v South Africa | Second T20ISouth Africa have made history at Manuka Oval, defeating Australia for the first time in women’s internationals with a famous six-wicket victory in the second T20I. It is a win that will go down in history: in 23 previous completed white-ball matches between the teams, the closest South Africa had come to toppling the world’s best team was a tied ODI in Coffs Harbour in 2016. Needing to bounce back from their eight-wicket defeat a day earlier, the Proteas produced a vastly improved performance in all facets. But Brits had laid the foundation for South Africa, who needed 68 from 62 as Marizanne Kapp joined Wolvaardt in the middle. South Africa go bang-bang, and now Ellyse Perry has to go!

Source: The North Africa Journal January 28, 2024 06:32 UTC