During a nerve-wracking meeting at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, South Africa past tense Bangladesh by three wickets to secure a crucial win in the 14th match of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. Chasing a competitive total of 233, the Proteas rode on Chloe Tryon’s match-winning 62 and a late surge of Nadine de Klerk to get the win with just three balls to spare.
Bangladesh post competitive 232/6 after opting to bat
After winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat first and posted a solid 232/6 in 50 overs, thanks to valuable contributions in the top and middle order. Sharmin Akhter anchored the innings with a good pace of 50 off 77 balls, with six boundaries, while Shorna Akter’s explosive 51 off just 35 deliveries gave the innings a much-needed late flourish.
However, Bangladesh’s start was cautious. Openers Rubya Haider (25) and Fargana Hoque (30) faced a disciplined South African attack led by Marizanne Kapp and Masabata Klaas, who maintained tight lines despite being wicketless. Nigar Sultana (32 off 42) kept the scoreboard ticking in the middle overs before Shorna Akter unleashed a series of boundaries to take Bangladesh past 230.
Among the South African bowlers, Nonkululeko Mlaba was the standout performer, claiming 2 for 42 from her full quota. Nadine de Klerk (1/39) and Chloe Tryon (1/41) made crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs, keeping the target out of reach.
Chloe Tryon and Marizzane Kapp anchor South Africa’s chase
South Africa’s chase got off to a shaky start as Tazmin Britten fell for a golden duck in the very first over. Laura Wolvaardt (31) and Anneke Bosch (28) steadied the innings with a sturdy 55-run stand before Bangladesh hit back with quick wickets, taking the Proteas back to 78/5.
At that stage, Marizanne Kapp (56 off 71) joined Chloe Tryon (62 off 69), and the experienced duo put together a pioneering partnership of 95 runs for the sixth wicket. Kapp played the role of the anchor to perfection, while Tryon combined aggression and composure, hitting six fours and a towering six to turn the tide in South Africa’s favour.
After Kapp’s dismissal, Bangladesh briefly bounced back, with Nahida Akter (2/44) and Ritu Moni (1/29) tightening the screws. But Nadine de Klerk’s rapid fire, 37 not out from 29 balls, peppered with four fours and a six, sealed the chase in dramatic fashion, Led South Africa to 235/7 in 49.3 overs.
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Bangladesh’s bowlers put up a spirited battle, with Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khan leading the charge. Despite their efforts, crucial partnerships of the South African middle order proved decisive. Ritu Moni’s economical spell (1/29 in 10 overs) stood out, keeping the game alive until the final.
Player of the match
For her all-round brilliance and a match-defining 62 off 69 balls, Chloe Tryon was named Player of the Match. Her calm innings under pressure showed her maturity and finishing skills, lifting South Africa to their third win of the tournament.
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