Mlaba's Magical Spin Crumbles New Zealand in World Cup Clash
Nonkululeko Mlaba's exceptional four-wicket haul contributed to South Africa's victory over New Zealand in their Women's World Cup match. Her spin bowling dismantled New Zealand's middle and lower order, causing a collapse from a promising 187 for three to a total of 231. Despite Sophie Devine's 85 runs, New Zealand faltered.
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In a remarkable display of spin bowling, South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba took center stage in their Women's World Cup match against New Zealand. Her four-wicket haul proved instrumental in bundling out the Kiwis for 231 runs on Monday.
Mlaba's precise and effective bowling dismantled the New Zealand batting lineup, particularly targeting the middle and lower order. The team collapsed after a solid start, going from 187 for three to being all out in 47.5 overs.
Sophie Devine, New Zealand's captain, stood out with a commendable 85 runs but fell victim to Mlaba's resurgence. The partnership between Devine and Brooke Halliday added 86 runs, yet it wasn't enough to stem the collapse.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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