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Kapp-inspired Proteas pass biggest World Cup test, edge England in thrilling chase
South Africa passed their biggest test of the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand so far, beating defending champions England in a thrilling final over clash in Mount Maunganui on Monday morning (SA time).
Watch: South Africa's Shabnim Ismail Takes Stunning Catch Off Her Own Bowling During Thrilling Win Over Pakistan In Women's World Cup
South Africa on Friday defeated Pakistan by six runs in a thriller to register their second win of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Pacer Shabnim Ismail showcased some world-class death bowling skills as Pakistan lost two wickets in the final over. Needing 10 runs in the last over, Pakistan lost the wickets of Diana Baig and Ghulam Fatima. The wicket of Diana Baig, however, caught the attention of fans as Ismail completed a brilliant catch off her own bowling to dismiss the Pakistan player.
Women’s World Cup: Laura Wolvaardt praises cool skipper Sune Luus
South Africa opener Laura Wolvaardt hailed skipper Sune Luus’s composure after she shepherded the Proteas to a six-run win over Pakistan at the Women’s World Cup.
Proteas top order a World Cup concern? 'We won't overanalyse too much'
The Proteas are two from two at the Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, with Friday's thrilling six-run victory over Pakistan the next positive step on their journey to the semi-finals.
'Big match' Ismail delivers when Proteas need her most: 'She was incredible'
Heading into the final over of Friday's World Cup clash in Mount Maunganui, Pakistan needed just 10 runs to secure what would have been a famous victory over the Proteas.
Women's World Cup: South Africa Hold Nerves To Seal Last Over Win Against Pakistan
Pacer Shabnim Ismail snared two wickets in a nerve-racking final over to seal a thrilling six-run win for South Africa over Pakistan in a league stage match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Friday. Defending 10 runs in the last over, Ismail (3/41) picked two wickets while giving away just three runs to power South Africa to their second win of the tournament. Earlier, South Africa overcame an excellent spell by spinner Ghulam Fatima (3/52) to post a competitive 223/9, riding on half-centuries by opener Laura Wolvaardt (75) and skipper Suner Luus (62).
Proteas march on at World Cup after thrilling final over Pakistan victory
It was far from clinical, and the game was in the balance for large periods, but the Proteas secured a thrilling 6-run victory over Pakistan in their second World Cup clash in Mount Maunganui on Friday.