South Africa Women 113/6 in 18.5 Overs | South Africa vs Bangladesh, Women’s T20 World Cup Live Scores: South Africa, Bangladesh clash at Lord’s with semi-final hopes

South Africa vs Bangladesh, Women’s T20 World Cup Live Score: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final will culminate at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground as South Africa Women take on Bangladesh Women in a match that has very different implications for both sides.

Although Bangladesh remain mathematically alive in the tournament, their qualification hopes hinge on an unlikely combination of a massive win and favorable results elsewhere. However, the equation is much simpler for South Africa and they secure a win and hope Australia beat India later in the day.

The campaign in South Africa was a story of resilience. Laura Wolvaardt’s side, after suffering a heavy 65-run defeat by Australia in their opener, responded strongly with three consecutive victories, including an impressive triumph over India.

Despite improving their net run rate to +0.734, beating India’s excellent figure of +2.268 remains a daunting challenge.

Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana, showed flashes of promise during the tournament, especially thanks to the performances of emerging all-rounder Shorn Akter. Reflecting on her recent success, Shorna emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear mind and confidence in her process, while praising the quality and experience of South Africa.

The conditions at Lord’s are expected to support entertaining cricket. The hybrid pitch, previously used in the England-West Indies clash that produced over 330 runs, retains good pace and bounce. Although cloud cover and a steady breeze could help the fast bowlers during the opening overs, the batting conditions are expected to improve significantly as the match progresses.

After winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat first and hoped to post a challenging total. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted she would have preferred to bowl anyway, believing any help for the bowlers would come early. As both teams take to the field at the Home of Cricket, the stakes, pressure and variations ensure that you are in for a compelling contest.