• Masabata Klaas dismissed Ellyse Perry with a peach of a delivery during 3rd Women's ODI.

  • The Aussies went on to post 277/9 in their allotted 50 overs after opting to bat first.

AUS-W vs SA-W [WATCH]: Masabata Klaas cleans up Ellyse Perry with a jaffa in 3rd Women’s ODI
Masabata Klaas cleans up Ellyse Perry in 3rd WODI (Screengrab: @Cricketcomau)

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In the third and final ODI at North Sydney Oval in Sydney, the Australian and South African women’s cricket teams locked horns for a thrilling showdown. After winning the toss in the series decider, Australian skipper Allysa Healy elected to bat first, setting the stage for a gripping battle.

Aussies post competitive total

Despite the pressure of the series decider, the Australian batting lineup delivered a commendable performance, posting a competitive total of 277/9 in their allotted 50 overs. Beth Mooney emerged as the backbone of the innings, showcasing her batting prowess with an unbeaten 82 off 91 deliveries, featuring 10 boundaries.

Peach of a Delivery by Masabata Klaas

One of the standout moments of the match came courtesy of South African bowler Masabata Klaas, who delivered a mesmerizing delivery to dismiss star player Ellyse Perry. Klaas’s delivery, pitched on off and sharply moving in, caught Perry off guard as it crashed into her stumps, leaving the Australian stalwart visibly stunned.

Here is the video:

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Key contributions from Australian batters

Alongside Mooney’s stellar performance, captain Healy contributed with a well-constructed 60 off 73 deliveries, while Tahila McGrath‘s quickfire 44 off 35 balls added valuable runs to the Australian total. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Aussies managed to put up a formidable score, setting the stage for an enthralling chase.

Klaas leads Proteas’ bowling charge

Klaas emerged as the leading wicket-taker for South Africa, claiming four crucial wickets while conceding 56 runs in her nine overs, including a maiden. Her exceptional bowling performance played a pivotal role in restricting the Australian batting lineup and setting up a challenging target for the Proteas.

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