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.
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'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.
Flawless Khaka fires Proteas to victory in World Cup opener
The Proteas are off to a winning start at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, securing a 32-run victory over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in Dunedin on Saturday.
COVID clouds linger over Women's World Cup
Duelling captains agree the ICC Women's World Cup might just be the most open in the tournament's history - that's if COVID-19 doesn't get in the way.
Proteas women star batter Lizelle Lee to miss opening World Cup match
Cape Town - The Proteas will be without star batter Lizelle Lee for their opening ICC Women's World Cup clash against Bangladesh on Saturday.