In a gripping Women’s World Cup 2025 encounter at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, South Africa Women edged out Bangladesh by three wickets, thanks to a composed finish from Nadine de Klerk and a crucial partnership between Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp.
Chasing 233, South Africa were in deep trouble at 78 for 5 in the 23rd over before Kapp (56 off 71) and Tryon (62 off 69) stitched together an 85-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Their partnership revived the Proteas’ innings and turned the tide in their favor.
Once both set batters departed, the chase once again hung in the balance, but Nadine de Klerk held her nerve under pressure. Dropped by Shorna Akter in the penultimate over, she finished unbeaten on 37 off 29 balls, sealing victory with a four and a six to complete the chase in 49.3 overs.
Earlier, Bangladesh had posted a competitive 232/6 in 50 overs, thanks to an excellent knock from 18-year-old Shorna Akter (51 not out). The young batter accelerated brilliantly in the final overs after a steady middle-order stand between Sharmin Akhter (50 off 77) and captain Nigar Sultana (32 off 42), who added 77 runs for the third wicket.
Openers Fargana Hoque (30 off 76) and Rubya Haider (25 off 52) gave Bangladesh a cautious start, putting on 50 runs in 16 overs before both fell in quick succession. Despite losing wickets at intervals, Bangladesh’s lower middle order ensured a strong finish.
South Africa’s chase began poorly, with Nahida Akter removing Tazmin Brits for a golden duck and a mix-up resulting in Laura Wolvaardt (31 off 56) being run out. Rabeya Khan and Fahima Khatun added to Bangladesh’s momentum with key breakthroughs, but the experienced South African all-rounders ensured calm in the chaos.
Tryon’s aggressive 62 and Kapp’s steady 56 laid the foundation before de Klerk’s ice-cool finish sealed another thrilling victory — South Africa’s second successive three-wicket win in the tournament.
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Match Summary:
Bangladesh: 232/6 in 50 overs (Shorna Akter 51*, Sharmin Akhter 50, Nigar Sultana 32, Fargana Hoque 30)
South Africa: 235/7 in 49.3 overs (Chloe Tryon 62, Marizanne Kapp 56, Nadine de Klerk 37*, Laura Wolvaardt 31)
Toss: Bangladesh
Player of the Match: Chloe Tryon
With this win, South Africa continued their strong World Cup run, once again proving their depth, resilience, and ability to handle pressure when it matters most.
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