South Africa’s women claimed a stunning win in a rain‑stepped Women’s World Cup match against Pakistan, posting 312 runs for nine wickets at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Big Runs Amid the Rain
The game turned into a washout clime‑shaped contest. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, but early troubles hit them when Fatima Sana dismissed Tazmin Brits for a duck in the second over. A sudden downpour stopped play before the South African lineup could get going, and the match was eventually reduced to 40 overs per side after two long rain delays. The overs resumed at 5:30 p.m. after a 3:12 p.m. pause.
When the conditions cleared, South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt and opener Sune Luus didn’t waste a moment. The pair lined up a 118‑run partnership for the second wicket, with Luus scoring 61 off 59 balls. Wolvaardt’s 90 off 82 balls, full of elegant drives and smart shots, helped set the tone. She fell just shy of a century after being caught on a misdirected mid‑off shot by Nashra Sandhu. In the same over, the left‑arm spinner also took Karabo Meso for a duck.
As the innings progressed, a quick 21 from Chloe Tryon was cut short by a stumping from Sidra Nawaz. But the real shift came when Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk sparked a late onslaught. They added 52 runs for the seventh wicket, with de Klerk smashing 41 off 16 balls – a mix of boundaries and four huge sixes. Kapp stayed unbeaten, finishing on 68 off 43 balls, ensuring the team pushed beyond the 300‑run mark.
Pakistan’s Bowling Highlights
Pakistan’s bowlers delivered a solid performance. Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal both grabbed three wickets, while Fatima Sana took one. The Pakistan side also created two run‑out opportunities, but the fielding lapses—including dropped catches—cost them dearly.
The DLS Target and Future Implications
With the rain‑affected overs, the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method set Pakistan’s revised target at 306 runs. A victory here gives South Africa a crucial win in the group stage and keeps Pakistan’s World Cup hopes in the balance. The match, featuring a dramatic rain break, tactical batting, and active fielding, will be remembered as a highlight of the women’s World Cup.
Source: ianslive
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