South Africa opened their group game against the Tigers at Lord’s. Wickets tumbled early and the early session disappointed. 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 crystal‑clear skies . Spectators packed the historic ground, creating electric atmosphere. The Women’s T20 World Cup now shifts toward the showdown phase. Teams are fighting for every quarter‑final spot.