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South Africa Women 3-Wicket Win Over Bangladesh Women in ICC Women's World Cup 2025

In an exhilarating contest, South Africa Women emerged victorious by 3 wickets against Bangladesh Women in the 14th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 held on October 13 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The clash was a roller-coaster ride, filled with dramatic moments that had fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball.

Match Summary:

Bangladesh Women’s Innings:

Winning the toss, Bangladesh Women decided to bat first, posting a competitive total of 232/6 in their 50 overs. A few key players stood tall amidst some tense moments:

• Sharmin Akhter (50 runs off 77 balls) and Shorna Akter (51 runs off 35 balls) were the highlights, each contributing solid knocks.

• The South African bowlers, led by Nonkululeko Mlaba and Chloe Tryon, kept the pressure on, picking up key wickets at critical intervals.

• Ritu Moni’s late heroics (19* off 8 balls) helped Bangladesh push towards a defendable total.

South Africa Women’s Bowling Attack:

• Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/42) was the pick of the bowlers, showcasing both precision and aggression.

• Chloe Tryon (1/41) and Nadine de Klerk (1/39) were also pivotal, containing the opposition and taking crucial wickets to keep Bangladesh under check.

South Africa Women’s Chase:

Chasing 233 runs, South Africa Women’s innings was full of drama. After an early dismissal of Tazmin Brits (0), the pressure mounted, but the middle order responded beautifully:

• Chloe Tryon (62 off 69 balls) was the rock of the chase, anchoring the innings with style.

• Marizanne Kapp (56 off 71 balls) played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings during tricky moments.

• Despite a late flurry of wickets, Nadine de Klerk (37* off 29 balls) and Masabata Klaas (10* off 13 balls) held their nerve, guiding South Africa to a thrilling win.

Match Highlights:

Key Performers:

• Sharmin Akhter: 50 runs (77 balls)

• Shorna Akter: 51 runs (35 balls)

• Chloe Tryon: 62 runs (69 balls)

• Marizanne Kapp: 56 runs (71 balls)

Key Wickets:

• Nonkululeko Mlaba: 2 wickets (42 runs)

• Chloe Tryon: 1 wicket (41 runs)

• Nadine de Klerk: 1 wicket (39 runs)

Player of The Match-Chloe Tryon

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Result:

South Africa Women chased down the target of 233 in 49.3 overs, finishing at 235/7, securing a 3-wicket victory with 3 balls to spare.

It was an intense, high-voltage match where both teams showed resilience, but in the end, it was South Africa's depth in batting and bowling that saw them across the line.

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(source-cricbuzz)

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