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[Watch] Wolvaardt's DRS Masterstroke Pays Off As De Klerk Gets RCB Teammate Sophie Devine

Devine was dismissed by De Klerk [Source: @kingdom_virat1]Devine was dismissed by De Klerk [Source: @kingdom_virat1]

South Africa's premier allrounder Nadine de Klerk starred with the ball, as she dismissed New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine in the high-voltage Women's T20 World Cup final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Coming at number four, Devine managed only six runs before De Klerk trapped her plumb in front of the stumps. 

The incident occurred during the eleventh over of New Zealand Women's innings when Devine was trying to form a consolidating stand along with Amelia Kerr. Considering the form and reputation of these two batters, it could've been a game-breaking stand from the White Ferns' perspective. 

However, South Africa Women's skipper Laura Wolvaardt's decision to bring Nadine de Klerk worked wonders, with the medium pacer getting Devine's prized scalp at a crucial juncture of the match. 


From over the wicket, De Klerk bowled a good length ball that skidded off the surface after pitching around the off and middle stump. Although the ball wasn't short enough, Sophie Devine rocked onto her back foot and attempted a pull shot. 

However, the ball beat her in the inside-edge and struck her in front of the stumps. As the umpire decided in the batter's favour, Laura Wolvaardt opted for the DRS without any hesitation. In the replay, the HawkEye predicted three reds, with the TV umpire asking her on-field colleague to overturn her decision. 

Explosive Brooke Halliday Accelerates Soon After Entering the Middle

After Devine's departure, swashbuckling batter Brooke Halliday joined Amelia Kerr in the middle. The southpaw quickly upped the ante, setting the tone for a fitting finish. At the time of writing, New Zealand Women were 110 for three in 15 overs, with Kerr and Halliday batting on 27* and 26*, respectively.