South Africa vs Nepal 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date and Time:
The match took place on June 14, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET (or 12:30 a.m. BST on June 15) at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent.
Result:
South Africa won by a slender 1-run margin.
Player of the Match:
T. Shamsi of South Africa, who took 4 wickets for 19 runs in 4.0 overs.
South Africa Innings:
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- Total Score: South Africa batted first and scored 115 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
- Key Performances:
- R. Hendricks: He contributed significantly with 43 runs.
- T. Stubbs: Another notable performance, scoring 27 runs.
- Bowling Highlights:
- T. Shamsi (South Africa) was the star bowler, taking 4 wickets for 19 runs in 4.0 overs.
Nepal Innings:
- Total Score: Nepal chased the target but fell just short, scoring 114 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs.
- Key Performances:
- A. Sheikh (Nepal) played a crucial role, scoring 42 runs.
- Top Batsmen:
- A Sheikh: 42 runs off 49 balls
- A Sah: 27 runs off 24 balls
- Top Bowler: T Shamsi – 4 wickets for 19 runs
Result: South Africa won by 1 run.
Player of the Match: T Shamsi (South Africa)
Scorecard Highlights:
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- Inning 1 (South Africa): SA scored 115 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. Notable performances by R. Hendricks (43 runs) and T. Stubbs (27 runs).
- Inning 2 (Nepal): NEP scored 114 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. A. Sheikh (42 runs) led the charge for Nepal.
Match Statistics
South Africa Innings:
- R Hendricks: 43 runs (49 balls, 5 fours, 1 six)
- Q de Kock: 10 runs (11 balls, 1 four)
- A Markram: 15 runs (22 balls, 2 fours)
- H Klaasen: 3 runs (5 balls)
- D Miller: 7 runs (10 balls)
- T Stubbs: 27 runs (18 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
- M Jansen: 1 run (4 balls)
Nepal Bowling:
- S Kami: 0 wickets for 6 runs (2 overs)
- D Airee: 3 wickets for 21 runs (4 overs)
- K Bhurtel: 4 wickets for 19 runs (4 overs)
- S Lamichhane: 0 wickets for 18 runs (4 overs)
Nepal Innings:
- K Bhurtel: 13 runs (21 balls, 1 four, 1 six)
- A Sheikh: 42 runs (49 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)
- R Paudel: 0 run (2 balls)
- A Sah: 27 runs (24 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
- D Airee: 6 runs (11 balls)
- K Malla: 1 run (3 balls)
- G Jha: 6 runs (6 balls, 1 four)
South Africa Bowling:
- M Jansen: 0 wickets for 16 runs (4 overs)
- K Rabada: 0 wickets for 17 runs (2 overs)
- O Baartman: 0 wickets for 20 runs (4 overs)
- A Nortje: 1 wicket for 27 runs (4 overs)
- T Shamsi: Player of the Match – 4 wickets for 19 runs (4 overs)
Top performers in the South Africa vs Nepal match were:
South Africa:
- T Shamsi: With a remarkable bowling performance, T Shamsi took 4 wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs, playing a crucial role in securing South Africa’s narrow victory. His efforts earned him the Player of the Match award.
- R Hendricks: The leading run-scorer for South Africa, R Hendricks played a steady innings of 43 runs off 49 balls, anchoring the batting lineup and setting a foundation for the team’s total.
Nepal:
- A Sheikh: The top scorer for Nepal, A Sheikh made a significant contribution with 42 runs off 49 balls, nearly steering his team to victory.
- K Bhurtel: Not only did K Bhurtel contribute with the bat by scoring 13 runs, but he also excelled with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 19 runs, mirroring T Shamsi’s figures.
