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South Africa produced a fighting performance with the ball to edge out Pakistan women by 14 runs in a nail-biting second One-Day International (ODI) at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium here on Saturday to earn an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Marizanne Kapp scored her ninth ODI half-century and took three wickets to help the Proteas beat Pakistan and jolt their Black Day ODI on a positive note in what promises to be a thrilling marque event for the side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Pakistan captain Javeria Khan won the toss and elected to field and South African batters reacted with a score of 252\/7, with Kapp sparkling with a well-played 68 off 45 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The other Proteas batters managed to get starts, however, failed to convert after a reasonable start for the openers who managed a partnership of 52 runs. Laura Wolvaardt was the first to fall cheaply for 27 off 34 balls with a run out after a miscommunication with her opening partner Lizelle Lee. The third-wicket partnership of Lara Goodall and Lee managed to add 37 until Lee was caught behind off the bowling of Sadia Iqbal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

After Lee's dismissal, Goodall and Sune Luus went on a rebuilding mission and they put together a partnership of 52 that left a foundation for the resolute Kapp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The all-rounder arrived at the crease with the score on 141\/4 after 34 overs and was instrumental in the Proteas posting an imposing 252\/7 batting first on a rather slow Kingsmead wicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Pakistan Women could only muster 239\/8 with the duo of Nida Dar and Aliya Riaz with a record fifth-wicket stand of 111 runs. Unfortunately for the visitors, the stand between Dar and Riaz was not enough to secure victory as the hosts fought back with the ball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ayabonga Khaka made a welcome return as she was the standout bowler with figures of 4\/43 while Kapp came through with the ball as she picked key three wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Apart from the middle order duo with the record stand and Omaima Sohail (41 off 33), no other batter was able to convert their knocks for the visitors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The hosts will take more positives from their two games given this was their fifth consecutive win and will want to continue on that winning streak.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Pakistan on the other hand will be aware they have plenty of work to do in the 50-over format after being surpassed by the Proteas outfit missing captain Dane van Niekerk and Chloe Tryon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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