South Africa's Promising Start Ends in Meltdown as India Dominate Series Final

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt's composed 50 was overshadowed by South Africa’s stumble, setting 215/8 against India in the final women's ODI. Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits added 102 for the first wicket, but India, led by Arundhati Reddy and Deepti Sharma, ensured a 3-0 series sweep.

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with a composed fifty, but South Africa's batting crumbled after a strong start, ending at an underwhelming 215 for eight against India in the final women's ODI on Sunday.

Wolvaardt (61 off 57 balls, 7x4) and Tazmin Brits (38 off 66 balls, 2x4, 1x6) put together a solid 102-run opening partnership. Despite choosing to bat and eyeing a formidable total for a potential consolation win, South Africa faltered as India, having already secured the series 2-0, tightened their grip.

A standout performance from pacer Arundhati Reddy, who executed two brilliant return catches, coupled with off-spinner Deepti Sharma's economical spell, helped India restrict South Africa's scoring. The visitors lost eight wickets for just 113 runs after a promising 102/0 start, paving the way for India's 3-0 series victory.

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