With a brilliant bowling change, Shafali Verma brilliantly returned her captain’s faith by getting rid of Sune Luus off her second ball. Harmanpreet jumped into Shafali’s arms in joy as the 21-year-old joyfully carried her captain around the wicket. She would also dismiss Marizanne Kapp, a teammate of hers from the Delhi Capitals who most likely played in her most recent ODI World Cup. Wolvaardt was in dire need of a partner and found one in Annerie Dercksen, whose energetic six-hitting calmed the tense South African nerves. With the entire audience waiting anxiously, it came down to 53 runs needed from the final five overs. With only one wicket remaining for South Africa, Nadine de Klerk made a valiant effort.
Women’s ODI World Cup India’s historic victory features Shafali and Deepti shining
