South Africa opened their group game against Bangladesh at Lord’s. Wickets fell like ninepins and fans watched nervously . The run rate stabilised gradually as the bowlers hogged the spotlight.
In the parallel fixture, India began their campaign against the Emeralds in a first‑T20 meeting. India built a modest total early and the chase tightened midway. Both matches played under perfect weather. Spectators packed the historic ground, creating electric atmosphere. The Women’s T20 World Cup now shifts toward the showdown phase. Teams are fighting for every quarter‑final spot.