IND-W versus SA-W [WATCH]: Nonkululeko Mlaba delivers A and a cheeky ‘Bye-bye’ to Harry Deol in the Women’s World Cup

In a moment of magic South Africa‘s left-arm spinner, Nokela Mlaba claimed the crucial wicket of Harleen Deol during the 10th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Deol, who had been looking firmly at the crease, was dismissed in an unusual but captivating manner when Mlaba delivered a perfectly flying ball that drifted and turned away, catching Deol off guard.

Nonkululeko Mlaba’s stunning delivery sees Harleen Deol wrap up with a cheeky ‘bye’ at the 2025 Women’s World Cup

Mlaba’s delivery reached a speed of 74.6 km per hour and landed on the middle stump before veering sharply away from Deol’s bat, which failed to make contact. The ball passed just outside her edge and crashed into the stumps, leaving Deol stunned and walking back to the pavilion with just 13 runs off 23 balls. The South African spinner not only claimed a crucial wicket but also gave Deol a cheeky send-off with a playful ‘Bye-Bye’, highlighting her confidence in the middle.

This dismissal marked a crucial moment in the match as Deol looked set to anchor India’s innings. Mlaba’s spell was exceptional, with the left-arm spinner showing guile and precision as she worked her way through the Indian top order. The wicket left India at 83/2, with both Deol and the fans stunned by the deviousness of Mlaba’s delivery. As the match progressed, the South African bowlers continued to apply pressure, while Mlaba’s playful farewell served as a reminder of her dominance on the field. Still facing a formidable chase, India Women had to regroup quickly and the stage was set for the next phase of this exciting Women’s World Cup match.

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India struggles amid early wickets as South Africa’s spin attack shines in 2025 Women’s World Cup match

India have faced a tough challenge from South Africa in the 10th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 as they stand at 92/4 after 21 overs. The South African bowlers have been in control, especially with the spin duo of Mlaba and Chloe Tryonboth of whom made important breakthroughs. Mlaba dismissed both with an excellent spell of 2/20 Smriti Mandhana and Harleen in the middle overs, with her precise left-arm deliveries causing problems for the Indian top order.

The early breakthroughs put India at a disadvantage Pratika Rawal (37) and Smriti Mandhana (23) falling within the first 20 overs. Despite a decent start, India have failed to build partnerships and with key wickets like Jemimah Rodrigues (0) falling cheaply, the batting side is facing mounting pressure. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (4*) and Deep sharma (0*) are currently on the verge, but India’s chances of reaching a competitive total are under threat as both batters have to anchor the innings. The South African bowlers, especially Mlaba and Tryon, have shown their class, making every over count. With India losing four wickets before the half, they will need a solid recovery from the lower order to post a challenging total.

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