South Africa Break Australia's Record Of Most Successful 150-Plus Chase In Women's T20Is
Last Updated:June 22, 2026, 00:38 ISTSouth Africa have now successfully chased down targets of 150 or more on 10 occasions in women's T20Is, surpassing Australia's tally of nine. South Africa defeat India by 6. . .
Last Updated:June 22, 2026, 00:38 ISTSouth Africa have now successfully chased down targets of 150 or more on 10 occasions in women's T20Is, surpassing Australia's tally of nine. South Africa defeat India by 6 wickets in Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match on June 21. (Picture Credit: X/@ICC)All-rounder Marizanne Kapp played an unbeaten knock of 81 runs from 45 balls on Sunday (June 21) to help South Africa chase down a target of 159 runs in 19. 1 overs against India at Old Trafford in Manchester and register their second win of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The veteran all-rounder hammered seven fours and four sixes during her stay at the crease and stitched together a 97-run partnership from 63 balls for the third wicket with Tazmin Brits (40 off 36 balls) to seal the deal for South Africa after they had lost Laura Wolvaardt (20 off 21 balls) and Annerie Dercksen (0 off 2 balls) inside the powerplay. Recommended StoriesIndia Vs South Africa Highlights Women's T20 World Cup: Marizanne Kapp's Brilliance Shocks IND For 6-Wicket WinHow Can India Qualify For Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal After 6-Wicket Defeat Against South Africa?South Africa Vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: SA Win By 2 WicketsMarizanne Kapp Makes History, Become 1st Player In The World To. . . The victory over India in Manchester not only kept South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the semifinals alive but also helped them break Australia’s record for the most successful chases of 150-plus totals in women’s T20Is. Teams with most wins in 150-plus chase in women’s T20IsSouth Africa – 10Australia – 9England – 8New Zealand – 5India – 4Ireland – 4West Indies – 4Pakistan – 3Sri Lanka – 3Italy – 1Netherlands – 1Papua New Guinea – 1South Africa have now successfully chased down targets of 150 or more on 10 occasions in women’s T20Is, surpassing Australia’s tally of nine. Notably, four of those 10 successful run chases have come in 2026 alone. 150-plus chase by South Africa in women’s T20IsAGAINSTTARGETSOUTH AFRICA’s SCOREOVERSVENUEDATEIndia193193/116. 3JohannesburgApril 22, 2026Pakistan183185/520. 0PotchefstroomFebruary 10, 2026Pakistan173174/619. 1BenoniMay 22, 2019England161166/419. 3TauntonJune 23, 2018India159161/419. 1ManchesterJune 21, 2026India159159/420. 0LucknowMarch 21, 2021India158158/419. 1DurbanApril 17, 2026West Indies156156/719. 5TaroubaOctober 6, 2018New Zealand154154/519. 5WellingtonFebruary 9, 2020Pakistan154154/218. 3MultanSeptember 20, 2024The unbeaten knock of 81 by Kapp against India is the third-highest score by a South African batter in Women’s T20 World Cup history. Only Lizelle Lee and Dane van Niekerk have scored more runs in a Women’s T20 World Cup match for South Africa. Highest scores by South African batters in women’s T20 World CupPLAYERRUNSBALLS4/6sAGAINSTVENUEDATELizelle Lee1016016/3ThailandCanberraFebruary 28, 2000Dane van Niekerk90*6613/1PakistanSylhetMarch 23, 2014Marizanne Kapp81*457/4IndiaManchesterJune 21, 2026Anneke Bosch74*488/1AustraliaDubaiOctober 17, 2024Tazmin Brits68556/2EnglandCape TownFebruary 24, 2023Lizelle Lee smashed 101 off 60 balls against Thailand in Canberra on February 28, 2020, while Dane van Niekerk remained unbeaten on 90 off 66 balls against Pakistan in Sylhet on March 23, 2014. Highest scores in run chase (Women’s T20 World Cup)PLAYERCOUNTRYRUNSBALLS4/6sAGAINSTVENUEDATEShemaine CampbelleWest Indies90*627/3New ZealandSouthamptonJune 13, 2026Marizanne KappSouth Africa81*457/4IndiaManchesterJune 21, 2026Sarah TaylorEngland76*538/0AustraliaThe Oval, LondonJune 19, 2009Sophie DevineNew Zealand75*556/2Sri LankaPerth (WACA)February 22, 2020Anneke BoschSouth Africa74*488/1AustraliaDubaiOctober 17, 2024Kapp’s score of 81* is also the second-highest individual score in a successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history. West Indies batter Shemaine Campbelle tops the list after remaining unbeaten on 90 against New Zealand last week. News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismAbout the AuthorHarshit BishtSenior Sub-editorHarshit Bisht is a sports journalist with CNN-News18 since July 1, 2024, and covers cricket with a sharp eye for records, trends, and match analysis. Based in Noida, he has reported extensively on the. . . Read MoreLocation :First Published:June 22, 2026, 00:38 ISTNewscricketSouth Africa Break Australia's Record Of Most Successful 150-Plus Chase In Women's T20IsDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More