Dubai: South Africa dominated against Scotland in the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup here on Wednesday, registering a one-sided victory of 80 runs. Batting first, South Africa scored an impressive 166 runs for five wickets. In response, Scotland's team never looked in a position to reach even close to the target and finally folded for 86 runs in 17.5 overs. Only two Scotland batsmen could reach double figures.

South Africa reached the top. Scotland in last place

For South Africa, Nonkululeko Mlaba was the most successful bowler who taking three wickets for 12 runs. Chloe Tryon (two wickets for 22 runs) and Nadine de Klerk (two wickets for 15 runs) also took two wickets each. This is South Africa's second win in three matches, which has helped the team top the Group B table. Scotland's team is in the last position.

Volvoort and Brits gave South Africa a quick start.

Captain Laura Wolvaardt and her opening partner Tejmin Brits gave the team a great start by adding 64 runs in 7.3 overs. Wolvaardt scored 40 runs in 27 balls and hit five fours and a six during this. Brits scored 43 runs in 35 balls with the help of five fours and a six. Due to aggressive batting in the powerplay, South Africa managed to score 83 runs for one wicket in 10 overs. Marijne Kapp then played an important role in taking the team's score beyond 150 runs by scoring 43 runs with six fours in just 24 balls.