Navi Mumbai: Skipper Laura Wolvaardt struck an unbeaten half-century as Shafali Verma's twin blows reduced South Africa to 150 for five in 30 overs in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup final here on Sunday.

India set South Africa a victory target of 299.

Shafali first caught and bowled Sune Luus (25) and then had Marizanne Kapp caught behind to leave SA at 123-4 in 22.1 overs.

Deepti Sharma then removed Sinalo Jafta (16) as SA lost half their side in 29.3 overs.

Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen were batting on 75 and 1 respectively, with the visitors still needing 149 runs in 20 overs.

Opening the innings, Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits (23) shared 51 runs before a sharp direct hit from Amanjot Kaur caught the latter short of her crease while attempting a quick single.

Earlier, after being ask

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