U19 T20 World Cup: Legodi, Reyneke star as Proteas U19 Women outclass Ireland in Super Six

The Proteas U19 Women's side have moved a win closer to the knockout stages of the U19 T20 World Cup, overpowering Ireland in a shortened Super Six battle at Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak, Malaysia.

South Africa won by seven wickets in a rain-reduced T20 to remain unbeaten in the global showpiece and top Group 2 with six points.

Rain and a wet outfield delayed the start of the Super Six encounter as the game was reduced to 10 overs a side.

Chasing a mere 35 runs to win, a double strike by Jennifer Jackson (2/6) gave Ireland early hope as opener Jemma Botha was trapped LBW for four and Diara Ramlakan was bowled out for a duck.

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Captain Kayla Reyneke, who starred earlier with the ball, finally got her opportunity with the willow as she strode to an unbeaten 16 off 17 balls.

Opener Simone Lourens scored a 12-ball 14 before she got a leading edge and was caught off the bowling of Lara McBride (1/6).

But 35 was never likely to be enough to deny South Africa's formidable batting lineup with Reyneke hitting the winning runs and easily completing the job easily for SA.

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Earlier on, a bowling masterclass from South Africa led by pacer Monalisa Legodi as wickets tumbled in overcast conditions in Sarawak.

After deciding to bat first, Ireland got off to a conservative start with opener Freya Sargent hitting back-to-back boundaries off Fay Cowling, before she was trapped LBW for nine.

Spinner Reyneke stepped in with two wickets in her opening over to leave the innings in tatters as Rebecca