Women's World Cup 2017: South Africa secure tense win over Pakistan
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ICC Women's World Cup, Leicester |
Pakistan 206-8 (50 overs): Nahida 79, Daniels 2-21 |
South Africa 207-7 (49 overs): Lee 60, Wolvaardt 51, Yousuf 2-30 |
South Africa won by three wickets |
South Africa pulled off a dramatic three-wicket victory in their opening Women's World Cup match against Pakistan at Grace Road.
Pakistan posted their highest World Cup score with opener Nahida Khan (79) helping them to 206-8.
The Proteas reached 113-0 before losing five wickets for 34 runs in a frenzied spell which included three run-outs.
It was left to number nine Shabnim Ismail to strike consecutive boundaries in the 49th over to secure a win.
Pakistan, who have not won a World Cup match since 2009, face England on Tuesday, again at Leicester, while South Africa play New Zealand at Derby on Wednesday.
- Published24 June 2017
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