Kapp the star as Proteas win another World Cup blockbuster, remain undefeated

Marizanne Kapp was the hero for the Proteas again on Thursday, hitting 36* (35) in Hamilton to see her side home in yet another final over thriller against New Zealand at the Women's Cricket World Cup. 

There was pressure and panic in another run chase drenched in drama as the Proteas lost their composure along the way.

Kapp, however, was the perfect balance between calm and intent, and she got the job done in what is an early contender for match of the tournament. 

It is South Africa's fourth win in a row, and they remain the only undefeated side in the competition alongside Australia. 

Heading into the final over, South Africa needed six to win with two wickets in hand as Kapp smashed the ball to the fence and put the game to bed. In the end, they got home with three balls to spare.

Chasing 229 for victory, the Proteas looked to be cruising with Laura Wolvaardt (67 off 94) and captain Sune Luus (51 off 73) combining for an 88-run stand that looked to be enough. 

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A middle-order wobble - all too familiar to South African fans at World Cups - then made for a finish that was far closer than it needed to be. 

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first, and their 228 all out in 47.5 overs left the Proteas with another testing run chase after their final over thriller against England that saw them chase down 236 on Monday. 

Hosts New Zealand, like England, are fighting for their place in the tournament semi-finals and it meant they were desperate throughout this clash.  

A superb 93 (101) from skipper Sophie Devine was the standout performance, setting the tone and giving New Zealand a real chance. 

For South Africa, it was the seam trio of Shabnim Ismail (3/27 in 9), Marizanne Kapp (2/44 in 10) and