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SA sealed a dramatic six run win to deny Pakistan a first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup win in 17 games. SA’s slow start was rescued by Laura Wolvaardt, whose 75 runs was her highest score in a World Cup, but the Proteas could 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 SA side lasted only seven balls before she was expertly caught behind by Sidra Nawaz. Nawaz would take another fine diving catch a…