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South Africa Women: Marizanne Kapp emerged as the shining star for South Africa Women as they clinched a historic victory over Australia by 84 runs (DLS method) in the second match of a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, marking their first-ever win against the formidable opponents in 17 matches.

Kapp's remarkable all-round performance not only inspired her team to victory but also breathed new life into their campaign, keeping them alive in both the one-day and multi-format series.

The tale of Kapp's heroics began in Adelaide, where she was forced to retire hurt during a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Australia. Despite facing doubts about her fitness, Kapp's determination and resilience shone through as she took the field at North Sydney Oval. Her innings of 75 runs off 87 balls, embellished with 12 boundaries, anchored South Africa's batting to 229/6 in a rain-halted 45 overs match, supported by crucial contributions from Anneke Bosch and Chloe Tryon.