South Africa edge Bangladesh to put pressure on India in T20 World Cup

South Africa secured a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup Group 1 match at Lord's, but their performance was far from convincing. Bangladesh posted 117-5 in their 20 overs, with Sobhana Mostary top-scoring with 42 off 48 balls. Nonkululeko Mlaba took 2-22 for South Africa. In reply, South Africa stumbled to 118-6, with Annerie Dercksen making 45 off 45 balls. The chase began poorly as captain Laura Wolvaardt was bowled first ball. Despite a middle-order struggle, South Africa reached the target with four balls to spare. The win puts pressure on India, who face Australia later. If Australia beat India, South Africa will advance to the semi-finals to face England. South Africa's inconsistency was evident after their previous high-scoring win against Netherlands.