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Ton-up Kapp, Brits hand South Africa dominant victory over Pakistan
South Africa clinched a commanding win in the opening match of the women’s ODI series on Tuesday as unbeaten centuries from Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits guided them to an eight-wicket triumph over Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Sidra Amin’s resilient 121 not out could not prevent the defeat.
Set to chase 256, the Proteas women comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just two wickets and 10 balls to spare, courtesy of a monumental 216-run partnership for the third wicket between centurions Kapp and Brits.
The visitors, however, had a contrasting start to the pursuit as Sadia Iqbal cleaned up their captain, Laura Wolvaardt (four), on the third delivery of the second over with just five runs on the board.
Following the early blow, Sune Luus joined Brits for a brief 38-run partnership for the second wicket until falling victim to Rameen Shamim in the 10th over. She scored 30 off 35 deliveries with the help of seven fours.
Her dismissal followed a match-defining partnership as Kapp and Brits outclassed Pakistani bowlers to guide South Africa to a commanding victory.
Kapp remained the top-scorer for the Proteas women with an unbeaten 121 off 128 deliveries, studded with 13 fours and two sixes, while Brits made 101 not out from 121 balls, featuring nine boundaries.
For Pakistan, Sadia and Rameen could take a wicket apiece.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan accumulated 255/4 in their allotted 50 overs, courtesy of Sidra’s anchoring century.
The hosts got off to a dismal start to their innings as they lost opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar (zero) in the second over with just three runs on the board.
Following the early setback, Sidra joined Muneeba in the middle, and the duo dominated the Proteas bowlers to add a record-setting 147-run partnership for the second wicket to put Pakistan in a comfortable position.
Ayabonga Khaka eventually broke the monumental stand in the 31st over when she trapped Muneeba lbw, who walked back after scoring 76 off 94 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries.
Sidra was then involved in another crucial partnership for Pakistan when she, alongside Aliya Riaz, put together 68 runs for the third wicket until the latter got run out in the 43rd over. She scored 33 off 34 deliveries with the help of five fours.
Following her dismissal, Pakistan lost another wicket in quick succession as their captain, Fatima Sana (five), fell victim to Sekhukhune in the next over.
Meanwhile, Sidra Amin stood her ground firm and carried her bat all the way through to top score for Pakistan with an unbeaten 121 off 150 deliveries, studded with 12 fours.
Khaka was the pick of the bowlers for South Africa as she took two wickets for 36 runs in her nine overs, while Tumi Sekhukhune chipped in with one.
The eight-wicket victory helped South Africa to secure a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the second ODI scheduled to be played at the same venue on Friday.
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Dabo Swinney lashes out at players in sideline outburst as Duke delivers Clemson’s latest heartbreaking loss
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Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson proved to be a dramatic affair filled with momentum swings.
Duke looked unstoppable in gaining 199 yards in the first quarter to lead 21-7. But Clemson woke up with three straight touchdowns to lead 28-21. The Tigers looked in control again with six minutes left until Duke’s final drive.
The 46-45 loss to the Blue Devils was yet another low point in what continues to be a disappointing season for Clemson. The Tigers have lost four home games for the first time since 1998.
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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talks to an official on Nov. 1, 2025, during the NCAA football game against the Duke Blue Devils at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
With seconds left before halftime, cameras caught Swinney furiously shouting at players along Clemson’s sideline.
After the game, Swinney reflected on some of the devastating defeats he had been part of during his lengthy coaching tenure at Clemson. He then quipped about the possibility of being fired after the heartbreaking loss to Duke.
“No,” Swinney responded when asked if this was the most exasperating season he’s had since he’s been the head coach at Clemson. “2010, I’d put this one and 10 probably right there… those two. I mean 10, brutal. We lost five games by six points or less, two in overtime.”
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney communicates with a referee in a game against Louisiana State University at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina on Aug. 30, 2025. (Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina )
“[I] may get fired today,” Swinney said as he recalled feeling uncertain about his job status after a disappointing loss to South Carolina more than a decade ago. “Graham (Neff, Clemson’s athletic director) is sitting in the back there today, so I don’t know. Can’t said I’d blame him.”
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Swinney later downplayed concerns about his job, telling FOX Carolina he remains focused on winning.
“We’ve gotta win some games. I’m just worried about trying to beat Florida State,” Swinney said.
Duke running back Nate Sheppard had a 3-yard touchdown run with 40 seconds left, and the Blue Devils followed with a two-point conversion from Darian Mensah to wide receiver Shamir Hagans to secure a win at Clemson for the first time since 1980.
“Going extra innings at Death Valley isn’t really a good plan,” Duke coach Manny Diaz said. “Winning in regulation somewhere you hadn’t in 45 years? This is a major step for our program.”
Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz high-fives players Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, during the NCAA football game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Duke trailed 45-38 and started the game-winning drive on their 6-yard line. Mensah led an 11-play drive in which he converted two fourth downs to set up Sheppard’s scoring run.
There was no hesitation from Duke’s Diaz who kept the offense on the field and Mensah quickly found Hagans for the decisive points.
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Clemson hosts Florida State next week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. channeled a Canadian sports hero prior to Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Guerrero was spotted walking into the Rogers Center with the jersey of Canadian women’s hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin. The slugging first baseman appeared to be locked in as he walked into the stadium to prepare for the biggest game of his career.
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Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) reacts after hitting a double as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) looks on during the sixth inning in Game 6 of baseball’s World Series in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Poulin has four Olympic gold medals to her name. She helped Team Canada to wins in 2010, 2014 and 2022. Canada won a silver medal in 2018. She also has four gold medals in the world championships. She currently plays in the Professional Women’s Hockey League for the Montreal Victoire.
She reacted on her Instagram Stories to Guerrero’s nod.
“Wow,” she wrote with a tearful emoji. “Let’s go Blue Jays!”
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Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 6 of baseball’s World Series in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
It’s do or die for the Blue Jays and the Dodgers on Saturday night. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen on FOX. Max Scherzer will start for Toronto and Shohei Ohtani will be on the bump for the Dodgers.
Guerrero is batting .412 in the postseason with eight home runs and 15 RBI. He leads postseason competitors in RBI and is tied with Ohtani in home runs.
Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) walks back to the dugout after being stranded on base during the sixth inning in Game 6 of baseball’s World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto has not won a World Series since 1993. The Dodgers are the defending champions.
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