'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.
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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.
Tryon hopes for improved Proteas batting, won't take Pakistan for granted
Proteas all-rounder Chloe Tryon says South Africa is looking to improve their batting ahead of Friday's Women's Cricket World Cup encounter against Pakistan.
Women's World Cup: Ayabonga Khaka Scalps Four As South Africa Defeat Bangladesh
Ayabonga Khaka returned with four wickets as South Africa defeated Bangladesh by 32 runs in the second match of the ongoing ICC Women's 50-over World Cup here at University Oval, Dunedin on Saturday. Chasing 208, Bangladesh got off to a steady start as opening batters Shamima Sultana and Sharmin Akhter put on 27 runs inside the first ten overs and saw out the opening spells of Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne Kapp. The opening pair eventually put on 69 runs for the first wicket.
ICC Women's World Cup 2022, Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women: Live Cricket Score And Updates
ICC Women's World Cup 2022, Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women, live cricket score and updates: Bangladesh are taking on South Africa in their campaign-opener at the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup at the University Oval in Dunedin on Saturday. This is the first time Bangladesh have qualified for the Women's ODI World Cup and they try to put their best foot forward and make an impression during this tournament. South Africa, on the other hand, have made the semi-final cut twice in the Women's ODI World Cup and will hope to do even better this time. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Laura Wolvaardt: Record-setting South African set for second Women's World Cup bid
Laura Wolvaardt, a teenage prodigy, has always been ahead of the pack and now the batter is looking to create more history with South Africa Women.
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Women’s Cricket World Cup: Five players who could be standout stars [opinion]
The Women’s Cricket World Cup gets underway tomorrow, with eight teams set to contest the 12th edition of the tournament.