South Africa opened their group game against the Tigers at Lord’s. Wickets fell like ninepins and fans watched nervously . The run rate stabilised gradually as both sides shared wickets .
In the parallel fixture, India began their campaign against Ireland in a first‑T20 meeting. India built a shaky start early on 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 next stage . Teams are fighting for every quarter‑final spot.