Women's T20 World Cup: India's First Wall Is Marizanne Kapp

India lost their first match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup to South Africa by six wickets at Old Trafford on June 21.

Marizanne Kapp's career-best 81 not out off 45 balls chased down 159, anchored by a 97-run stand with Tazmin Brits.

India sit second in their group on 4 points with a healthy net run rate of +2.511 after big wins over Pakistan and the Netherlands.

India's batting stalled to 158/7 after the openers fell, exposing a thin middle order against quality bowling.

Beating Bangladesh on June 25 likely seals a semi-final spot before the June 28 clash with Australia.