In a thrilling encounter at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 9, 2025, South African women facing outwards Indian women by three wickets in the 10th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. India set a challenging target of 252 runs, thanks to a brilliant counter-attack Richa Ghoshwho scored a fiery 94. However, he was a South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk who shone brightest with the bat and steered her team to a memorable victory with an unbeaten 84 off 54 balls, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Proteas fans and cementing South Africa’s reputation in the tournament.
Nadine de Klerk steals the show against India
De Klerk played a sensational match, which became the highlight of the exciting chase through South Africa. After South Africa lost early wickets and struggled at 81/5, De Klerk’s fearless approach was crucial in the middle and late overs. Coming in at a critical time, she combined power and precision to reach her half-century in just forty balls, including five fours and two towering sixes. Her aggressive yet composed innings kept the opposition bowlers under constant pressure. De Klerk’s unbeaten 84 not only rescued her team from a precarious position but also brought them closer to the target with confidence and finesse, culminating in South Africa reaching 252/7 in 48.5 overs with seven balls to spare.
South Africa records a thrilling Women’s World Cup victory against India
India’s innings had its ups and downs. The Indian top order showed promise but could not take full advantage as wickets tumbled at crucial moments. Ghosh’s explosive 94 off 77 balls became the backbone of India’s innings after the side slumped to 102/6. She forged crucial partnerships, especially with an 88-unit booth Sweet Ranawhich helped India post a total of 251. However, the rest of the batting struggled to build momentum against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack, which included three wickets of Chloe Tryon and two each from De Klerk and Marizanne Kapp.
India defended 252 and started well picking two early wickets, initially putting pressure on South Africa. But the Proteas showed resilience with Laura Wolvaardt‘s stable 70 and crucial contributions in the middle order. Despite losing wickets regularly, the South African batting, led by de Klerk, steadily chased the total. Key dismissals such as Wolvaardt and Tryon failed to stem the tide as De Klerk’s masterclass ensured the Proteas secured a final victory in a rollercoaster chase that delighted fans
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Nadine de Klerk, you absolute legend!
Finishes it off in style and takes South Africa home by 3 wickets in a nail-biting finish!
Champion. 🇿🇦#NadineDeKlerk #INDWvSAW#INDvsSA #viral #ICCWomensWorldCup2025#INDvsSA #WomenInBlauw pic.twitter.com/aEZftQrfm2
— Manoj Yadav (@Manoj_Yadav_8) October 9, 2025
Appreciation tweet for Nadine De Klerk. When SA was 142/6 she came and chased 252. Under pressure. Against all odds.
She is that girl 🔥 pic.twitter.com/q0YynoPFd7— Devian (@kenwayandbeyond) October 9, 2025
A Rescue fifty from the skipper and a hard hit from Nadine De Klerk ensured victory for South Africa🔥#Indvsa #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/Fs3uoK70Ut
— Cric_empire (@Cric_empire_) October 9, 2025
NADINE DE KLERK – 84*(54) 🤯
– She came to bat when South Africa were 142/6 and played one of the craziest innings ever.#INDWvSAW #WomensWorldCup2025 pic.twitter.com/i2YgOq7Vju
— 100rav (@100rav63) October 9, 2025
What an attack from Nadine de Klerk! 🫡South Africa needed 60 out of 36, even the men’s team would have struggled with that. But De Klerk performed a miracle. Heartbreak for India and some serious questions for the Indian women’s team. #INDWvSAW #WomensWorldCup2025 pic.twitter.com/is1WRPuf48
— 100rav (@100rav63) October 9, 2025
Nadine de Klerk’s stunning innings led South Africa to a thrilling victory over India.
She has earned the POTM award for her exceptional achievements #CWC25 #Indvsa pic.twitter.com/bCaDh95yT3
— Arshit Yadav (@imArshit) October 9, 2025
Nadine De Klerk managed to keep the chase alive after losing her skipper.
84 out of 54 hunting under tough conditions.
Beth Mooney against Richa Ghosh and De Klerk who show that women’s cricket damages health and character.🫡💯#INDWvSAW pic.twitter.com/nGlxHk8FFP– Ishasvi Jaiswal Playing? (@kadaipaneer_) October 9, 2025
A well-deserved victory for South Africa! What a player, Nadine de Klerk 🔥❤#nadinedeklerk #deckclerk #INDvsSA #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/KyU7eFGchh
— Surya Vanshi II (@Surya_Vanshi_II) October 9, 2025
That was one of the best ODI innings ever played well Nadine de Klerk our hero 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/0oBNdgUQEt
— Clibo One (@Clibo01) October 9, 2025
SOUTH AFRICA BEATS INDIA IN WOMEN’S WORLD CUP.
– First defeat for India at this World Cup. pic.twitter.com/EYGiZYlpPA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 9, 2025
2️⃣wickets
8️⃣4️⃣ runs
Nadine de Klerk is named Player of the Match 💪#CWC25 #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/DvZcXOUfkZ— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 9, 2025
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