South Africa Dominates Pakistan in Women's World Cup Clash

South Africa defeated Pakistan by 150 runs in a rain-affected Women's World Cup match, spiriting them to the top of the league standings. Despite a reduced match, strong performances by Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, and Marizanne Kapp secured a daunting target that Pakistan failed to reach.

South Africa triumphed over Pakistan by 150 runs in a rain-shortened Women's World Cup match on Tuesday, elevating them to the top of the points table. This victory saw South Africa leapfrog both Australia and England, who are set to face each other in Indore on Wednesday, and who each hold nine points.

The encounter was initially delayed and shortened to 40 overs per side, where South Africa put up a formidable 312 for 9 thanks to Laura Wolvaardt's 90 and half-centuries by Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp. Rain disruptions later adjusted Pakistan's chase target to 234 from 20 overs, but they could only muster 83 for seven, with Kapp dismantling their top-order.

The South Africa team, led by Wolvaardt's aggressive start and Nadine de Klerk's late power-hitting, set an imposing total that proved insurmountable for Pakistan. In the aftermath, Kapp expressed her slight disappointment at not bowling as well as in previous matches, despite claiming key wickets that aid the team's comprehensive victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)