Marizanne Kapp powered South Africa to a six‑wicket win over India in Manchester, keeping the Proteas alive in Group 1. The all‑rounder claimed 2‑27 with the ball before smashing an unbeaten 81 from 45 balls, peppered with seven fours and four sixes. South Africa chased down 159 with five balls to spare, finishing 161‑4. The win also lifted South Africa to a crucial tie on the table.

India’s record‑breaking 200th T20 cap, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, elected to bat, and Shafali Verma supplied a quick 31 off 15 balls, giving India a solid platform of 59‑2 after the powerplay. However, wickets fell at regular intervals; Smriti Mandhana was bowled, Verma edged a short ball, and Deepti Sharma’s 29 couldn’t revive the chase, leaving India 158‑7. Meanwhile, India's bowlers failed to contain the late surge.

South Africa moved to four points, level with India and trailing group leaders Australia, who sit on six. Upcoming fixtures against Bangladesh and the Netherlands now decide whether the Proteas can clinch a semi‑final berth. Kapp’s dual impact – both with ball and bat – proved decisive, and her performance cements her status as South Africa’s biggest big‑match player. Their next match will determine the final group ranking.