WATCH: Laura Wolvaardt Grabs A One-Handed Stunner At Point

Updated: Sun, Feb 06 2022 19:27 IST
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South Africa vs West Indies: In the ongoing 4th ODI between West Indies and South Africa women, West Indies were restricted to 175/10 in 49.2 overs. During this, South Africa showed excellent fielding skills that shocked everyone, to dismiss West Indies #4, Hayley Matthews. 

The final and deciding match of the 4-match ODI series is being played at The Wanderer's Stadium, Johannesburg. In this match, Laura Wolvaardt went air-borne to take a one-handed 'screamer' at point, and a video of the same is being shared in numbers on social media platforms. 

Fans witnessed this spectacle in the 31st over of the West Indies innings, being bowled by Sekhukhune. The South African pitched the 4th delivery wide outside the off-stump, and West Indies' all-rounder Hayley Matthews smack it on the off-side. The ball was travelling quickly towards the Laura Wolvaardt fielding at point posiiton. The 22-year old jumped to her right and took a one-handed catch while airborne. 

Both these teams are levelled in the series with one win each. The first match of the series was washed due to rain, but West Indies managed to win the second ODI and take the lead. South Africa made a comeback and defeated West Indies by 96 runs in the 3rd ODI, setting up the final match of the series as the series decider. 

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While talking about the match, West Indies women were restricted to 174 after opting to bat first. Kycia Knight remained the top scorer for West Indies' team with 48 runs in 76 balls. Shabnim Ismail picked up 4 wickets for South Africa. While writing this piece, South Africa are headed to an easy win, requiring 31 runs in 92 balls with 3 wickets in hand. Andrie Steyn is on the crease at 48* while South Africa have just lost their captain Sune Luus for 47. 

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