In the 10th match of the Women's World Cup 2025, the South African women's team defeated India by 3 wickets in a thrilling encounter. Nadine de Klerk snatched victory from the jaws of Team India with an outstanding all-round performance with both bat and ball.
Sports News: South Africa registered a spectacular victory by defeating India by 3 wickets in a thrilling match. The match extended to the very last over, where Nadine de Klerk's stormy batting turned the tide of the game. Chasing a target of 252 runs set by India, South Africa secured the win in 48.5 overs, losing seven wickets.
Captain Laura Wolvaardt played an excellent innings of 70 runs, while Chloe contributed an important 49 runs. In the end, Nadine de Klerk snatched victory from Team India's grasp with an unbeaten explosive knock of 84 runs.
India's Innings - Richa Ghosh's Powerful Batting
Batting first after losing the toss, the Indian team scored 251 runs in 49.5 overs. The opening partnership provided a solid start to the team. Smriti Mandhana and Prathika Rawal built a partnership of over 50 runs. However, as soon as Mandhana was dismissed at a score of 83, the Indian innings faltered. Four wickets fell within just 19 runs, and the scoreboard suddenly read 94/4. Soon, India lost six of its batters by the time the score reached 102.
In this difficult situation, Richa Ghosh took charge. She played an excellent innings of 94 runs, displaying great composure and aggression. Richa hit 11 fours and 4 sixes off 88 balls. She formed a crucial 88-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Sneh Rana, bringing the team back into contention. Although she fell just six runs short of her first World Cup century, her innings helped India post a competitive score.
For South Africa, Chloe Tryon was the most successful bowler. She took 3 wickets for 47 runs in 10 overs. Nadine de Klerk also bowled excellently, securing 2 wickets.
South Africa's Innings - Nadine de Klerk Becomes the Hero
Chasing a target of 252 runs, South Africa got off to a splendid start. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led the innings, playing a magnificent knock of 70 runs. Chloe Tryon also added 49 runs alongside her. Both had put the team in a b position. However, the Indian bowlers fought back, dismissing both Wolvaardt and Tryon. After this, it seemed India would win the match. By the 40th over, South Africa found it difficult to score runs, and the pressure on the team was mounting.
With just 4 overs remaining in the match, South Africa needed 41 runs off 24 balls to win. Nadine de Klerk was at the crease at that moment, and she completely turned the tide of the match. In the 47th over, she hit two sixes and a four off Indian bowler Kranti Gaude, collecting 18 runs. From this point, the game swung entirely in South Africa's favor.
Nadine scored an unbeaten 84 runs off just 54 balls, including 8 fours and 5 sixes. She remained at the crease until the end, guiding her team to victory with 3 wickets to spare in 48.5 overs. Besides her batting, she also took 2 wickets while bowling and was named Player of the Match.
