De Klerk's efforts stun skipper

Captain Laura Wolvaardt was stunned by her teammate's effort after Nadine de Klerk delivered perhaps the most spectacular lower-order innings ever produced by a Proteas women's player, carrying her team over the line in a thrilling World Cup clash against hosts India yesterday.

- Wesley Botton

Chasing a target of 252 runs to win in Visakhapatnam, Wolvaardt tried to keep the SA team afloat, but she did not receive much support from the side's specialist batters.

The skipper cemented herself at the crease, making 70 runs off 111 balls - her 36th ODI half-century - until she was eventually dismissed by a superb yorker from seam bowler Kranti Gaud in the 36th over of the innings.