Mignon du Preez holds nerve as South Africa beat England 1st time in Women’s T20 World Cup

Perth: Mignon du Preez celebrated her 100th T20I appearance in style by hitting back-to-back boundaries to help South Africa beat England in their ICC Women's T20 World CupWorld CupWorld Cup opener.

Nat Sciver's half-century went in vain at the WACA as England lost to South Africa for the first time in the 20-over tournament.

A three-wicket haul from Ayabonga Khaka and two apiece for Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp prevented Lisa Keightley's side from building momentum with the bat.