South Africans heartbroken at African Games

In the final of the Women's T20 cricket tournament at the African Games in Accra on Wednesday, South Africa suffered a Super Over defeat to Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe scored 112-5, with Modester Mupachikwa contributing 31 off 49 balls.

In response, all-rounder Miané Smit scored 31* from 32 balls for South Africa. However, a run-out off the final ball resulted in a dramatic tie, forcing the match into a Super Over.

In the subsequent six-ball shootout, Zimbabwe claimed two South African wickets and conceded only two runs.

They then secured the gold medal with a boundary on the second ball of their Super Over.

Zimbabwe (112-5) – Modester Muphachikwa 31; Nonsumiso Shangase 1-9, Ghandi Jafta 1-14, Jane Winster 1-20, Kayla Reyneke 1-21, Leah Jones 1-25.South Africa (112-8) – Miane Smit 31*, Leah Jones 15, Karabo Meso 12, Faye Tunnicliffe 10. Match tied

Super Over: South Africa (2-2), Zimbabwe (4-0)