South Africa beat SL in World T20

Shabnim Ismail led a fine bowling display as South Africa kicked off their Women’s World T20 campaign with a sevenwicket win over Sri Lanka at St. Lucia on Monday.

Ismail picked up three for 10 from her four overs and the five other South Africa bowlers struck once each as Sri Lanka were held to 99 for eight.

Sashikala Siriwardena top scored with 21 as Captain and key batter Chamari Atapattu fell lbw to Marizanne Kapp for three.

Kapp (38) then shared a 67-run third-wicket stand with Skipper Dane van Niekerk (33 not out) as South Africa secured victory with nine balls remaining. (Agencies)

Sri Lanka Women:

99/8 in 20 overs (Sashikala Siriwardena 21, Manodara Surangika 20 n.o, Shabnim Ismail 3/10)

South Africa Women: 102/3 in 18.3 overs (Marizanne Kapp 38, Dane van Niekerk 33 n.o).