Sophie Devine Shines, But Mlaba Spins South Africa to Victory
New Zealand's Sophie Devine showcased her exceptional skill with a half-century in her 300th international match. However, South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba turned the tide with a four-wicket haul, leading to New Zealand's collapse at 231 in their Women's World Cup group match.
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In a thrilling Women's World Cup group match, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine impressed with her consistent form, scoring an elegant half-century. Celebrating her 300th international outing, Devine anchored the innings with a composed 85 from 98 balls despite New Zealand losing wickets around her.
However, South Africa's left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba delivered a game-changing performance, claiming four critical wickets to dismiss the former champions for a modest 231 runs. Mlaba's incisive spell triggered a collapse that saw New Zealand lose five wickets for only 37 runs.
Despite a promising 86-run partnership between Devine and Brooke Halliday, South Africa's sharp fielding and Mlaba's late burst turned the game in their favor. The win marked a significant bounce-back following their recent defeat against England.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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