South Africa Women cruise to 80-run win over Zimbabwe Women

South Africa Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 80 runs in the fourth T20I of the South Africa Women tour of Zimbabwe 2026, with Miane Smit’s outstanding 102 powering the visitors to 205/4. Zimbabwe Women replied with 125/5 from their 20 overs, as South Africa completed a fourth successive victory on Thursday.

Smit was the defining figure in a commanding South African innings, making 102 of the 205/4 total. Anneke Bosch and Annerie Dercksen each added 33, giving the visitors the support around Smit’s century that Zimbabwe needed to contain.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers had limited success in the face of South Africa’s scoring tempo. Loryn Phiri, Nyasha Gwanzura and Francisca Chipare each claimed a wicket. Michelle Mavunga returned 0/12 from two overs, while Nomvelo Sibanda also conceded 12 from her two-over spell. Gwanzura finished with 0/20 from two overs, and Chipare’s one over cost eight runs.

Set 206 for victory, Zimbabwe Women finished on 125/5. Beloved Biza led the reply with 32, while Josephine Nkomo made 26 and Mavunga contributed 25. The chase never gathered sufficient momentum against a South African attack led by Caitlin Wyngaard’s two wickets; Luyanda Nzuza and Eliz-Mari Marx took one wicket apiece.

South Africa’s 80-run margin matched their victory margin from the third T20I, after they had also won the opening match by six wickets with 41 balls remaining and the second by 64 runs. The latest result extends South Africa’s winning run to four matches, while the series standing after this match is listed as level at 0-0.

The fifth and final T20I between Zimbabwe Women and South Africa Women is scheduled for Saturday, September 19.

Key performers

  • Miane Smit: 102 runs for South Africa Women and Player of the Match.
  • Anneke Bosch: 33 runs for South Africa Women.
  • Annerie Dercksen: 33 runs for South Africa Women.
  • Beloved Biza: 32 runs for Zimbabwe Women.
  • Josephine Nkomo: 26 runs for Zimbabwe Women.
  • Michelle Mavunga: 25 runs for Zimbabwe Women and 0/12 from two overs.
  • Caitlin Wyngaard: 2 wickets for South Africa Women.

NerdSports Stat: South Africa Women have won the third and fourth T20Is by the identical margin of 80 runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Zimbabwe Women and South Africa Women?

South Africa Women won the match by 80 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Miane Smit was named Player of the Match for scoring 102 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

The series standing after the fourth T20I is listed as level at 0-0, with one match remaining.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Miane Smit top-scored with 102 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

Zimbabwe Women and South Africa Women meet in the final T20I on Saturday, September 19.