BAN-W vs SA-W 14th match highlights of ICC WWC 2025

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In an exciting 14th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 held in Visakhapatnam, South Africa. Women went past Bangladesh Women by 3 wickets with only 3 balls left. It was a nail-biting match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final as Chloe Tryon’s all-round brilliance led South Africa to victory in a high-scoring encounter. So let’s take a look at the highlights of the 14th match of BAN-W vs SA-W.

Impressive batting display for Bangladesh women

Bangladesh Women won the toss and elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 232/6 in their 50 overs. The innings was based on solid partnerships and attacking stroke play.

Young sensation Shorna Akter was the star with the bat, hitting a quickfire 71 off 63 balls, including 3 sixes, to set a new record for most sixes in an innings by a Bangladeshi woman in WODIs, surpassing Nigar Sultana’s previous record of 2.

Skipper Nigar Sultana played a crucial hand with 58 off 82 balls while Fargana Hoque contributed 45 points to the top. The trio helped Bangladesh cross the 230-run mark – their highest total of the tournament.

South African bowlers had to work hard for wickets, with Chloe Tryon (1/41) and Masabata Klaas (1/46) leading the attack. The Bengal middle order showed resilience and put up one of their best batting performances in recent history.

Chloe Tryon leads the chase in South Africa

Chasing a target of 233, South Africa’s innings got off to a shaky start as they lost early wickets during the powerplay. Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp steadied the innings with a patient partnership, but the real momentum came when Chloe Tryon intervened.

Tryon’s counter-attack of 62 runs off 69 balls, with six boundaries and one huge six, turned the game in South Africa’s favour. Her calculated aggression and ability to handle pressure were crucial in bringing her team close to victory.

Lower-order contributions from Nadine de Klerk (37 off 29 balls) and Masabata Klaas (10 not out) helped South Africa chase down the target in 49.3 overs to finish at 235/7.

Record-breaking encounter

This match made history as the highest match total (467 runs) ever recorded in a WODI between South African women and Bangladesh women. It was a true display of skill, determination and fighting spirit from both sides.

Player of the Match – Chloe Tryon

For her excellent all-round performance – scoring a match-winning 62 and taking 1 wicket – Chloe Tryon was deservedly named Player of the Match. Her experience and composure proved invaluable in South Africa’s successful pursuit.

BAN-W vs SA-W 14th match highlights of ICC WWC 2025