South Africa successfully defended 136 in an 18-over game against Ireland in the Women's T20 World Cup warm-up fixture in Loughborough. The experienced Marizanne Kapp led the way with the ball, her 4 for 24 helping South Africa dismiss Ireland for 120 in 17.4 overs. In her four overs, Shabnim Ismail, who had just come back from retirement, went 1 for 25. In Ireland's chase, Leah Paul was the only batter to reach 20. Only four Ireland batters reached double figures, excluding Paul. After South Africa were asked to bat first, they posted 136 for 8 on the back of captain Laura Wolvaardt's 65 off 37 balls, including seven fours and three sixes.