Proteas snatch dramatic Women’s World Cup win over Pakistan

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The Proteas sealed a dramatic six-run win to deny Pakistan a first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup win in 17 games. A slow start was rescued by Laura Wolvaardt, but the Proteas could still only set Pakistan a below-par 224 to win. Pakistan built healthy partnerships but fell way behind the run rate thanks to disciplined bowling and they fell agonisingly short despite all-rounder Nida Dar’s fine 55. Lizelle Lee’s return to the South Africa side lasted only seven balls before she was expertly caught behind by Sidra Nawaz. Pakistan in the game against ProteasSidra would take another fine diving cat…