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PICS | The drama, elation and agony of SA cricket's maiden World Cup final

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South Africa's Proteas fell agonisingly short of winning the ICC T20 Women's World Cup in a compelling final against reigning champions Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.The moment remained the country's best achievement at an ICC World Cup tournament after Sune Luus' women became the first South African team to make a senior World Cup final. READ | World-class Wolvaardt delivers 'something special' in World Cup final: 'I hope the IPL was watching' Although the Proteas fell 19-runs short of the target in their chase, the game gave the sold-out Newlands crowd and the millions of viewers across the world plenty of cheer. Here's a picture gallery of the ICC T20 World Cup final's finest moments:

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