“The team showed true composure, handling pressure situations with patience and tactical brilliance.”
In a thrilling Women’s World Cup clash, South Africa narrowly defeated Bangladesh by three wickets at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Bangladesh scored 232/6 in 50 overs. Shorna Akter (51*) and Sharmin Akter (50) gave their team a strong start.
Chasing 233, South Africa faced early trouble, losing five wickets for just 78 runs. The innings looked in danger. A crucial 85-run partnership between Chloe Tryon (62) and Marizanne Kapp (56) steadied the chase. Their calm batting shifted momentum back to South Africa.
In the final overs, Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 37 guided South Africa to victory with three balls to spare. Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Nahida Akter (2/44), fought hard, but the middle-order partnership proved decisive.
This win marks South Africa’s third consecutive victory in the tournament. It keeps their World Cup hopes alive and boosts team confidence for upcoming matches. Fans enjoyed a nail-biting contest that highlighted the growing talent in women’s cricket.