7:50 PM IST Skipper of South Africa Women, Laura Wolvaardt – Laura says that if they had done well in the field, they would have had 10-20 runs less to chase. Adds that they try to get as many runs in the Powerplay. She says Sune batted well but this was not their game and ends by saying that they’ll bounce back in the next game.
7:46 PM IST The final showdown – Despite this loss, South Africa Women maintain their series lead at 3-1. For India, this win is about more than just the scoreboard, it’s about regaining momentum and finding the right combinations. Both teams will now turn their focus to the final T20I, scheduled for 27th April 2026 at 12 pm GMT, where India will look to end the tour on a high.
7:45 PM IST Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur – Kaur credits the victory to a collective team effort, expressing immense satisfaction with how every player contributed to the result. Kaur highlights the importance of the partnerships formed throughout the innings, noting that the team successfully executed the aggressive approach discussed in their pre-match meetings. Kaur specifically credits Deepti Sharma’s quality performance following their tactical discussions during training and, while acknowledging that the series is already lost.
7:39 PM IST For her all-around performance of 36 runs with the bat and a fifer with the ball, Deepti Sharma is the POTM. Deepti says that she is very pleased with her performance and she keeps believing in herself. She credits her teammates, as they believed in her too. Adds that line and lengths are very important and she keeps on bowling on the right lengths. Ends by saying that Richa batted well in the end to get their side to a good total.
7:28 PM IST Deepti Sharma leads the bowling masterclass – Deepti Sharma was the star with the ball, returning brilliant figures of 5/19 to dismantle the South African middle order. Her tactical variations were supported well by the rest of the attack, with every bowler except Renuka Singh Thakur picking up a wicket. The collective effort ensured that South Africa never regained momentum, eventually sealing a comfortable win for the Women in Blue.