South Africa thrashed Pakistan by 150 runs in a rain-shortened World Cup encounter, propelling them to the top of the standings. Laura Wolvaardt's 90 and contributions from Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp powered South Africa to 312. Pakistan faltered under a revised target, collapsing to 83 for seven, with Kapp starring with the ball.
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