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- India vs South Africa Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: India suffer first defeat; Nadine de Klerk heroics hand South Africa 3-wicket win
India vs South Africa Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: India suffer first defeat; Nadine de Klerk heroics hand South Africa 3-wicket win
Opting to bat first, India started steadily through openers but faltered midway. After reaching 55 for no loss, they lost six wickets for just 47 runs, collapsing to 102 for six inside 26 overs. The early dismissals left India reeling, but Richa Ghosh stepped up in style. Displaying immense maturity and power, the wicketkeeper-batter unleashed a counter-attack that kept India alive. Her 77-ball knock, featuring 11 fours and four sixes, completely changed the tempo of the innings. She found brief support from Pratika Rawal (37) and Sneh Rana (33) as India scraped their way to 251 all out in 49.5 overs.
Chloe Tryon (3/32) was South Africa’s best bowler, maintaining pressure through the middle overs.
In response, South Africa’s chase revolved around captain Laura Wolvaardt, who played a composed knock of 70, ensuring stability up front. After her dismissal, Chloe Tryon’s brisk 49 kept the required rate in check. The real turnaround, however, came from de Klerk, who played a sensational match-winning innings under pressure. Her 84 not out off 54 balls, laced with five towering sixes and eight boundaries, sealed the game with seven balls to spare.
For India, Sneh Rana (2/47) and Deepti Sharma kept the contest alive briefly, but South Africa’s composure in the death overs proved decisive.
Despite Ghosh’s dazzling effort, India were left to rue their mid-innings collapse and inconsistent bowling. The defeat dents their campaign, while South Africa’s hard-fought win keeps their knockout hopes very much alive.champions Australia.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Amanjot Kaur, Good length and around off, Amanjot Kaur pushes it to short covers.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Richa Ghosh, Full and on off, Richa Ghosh drives it through covers for a single.
- Richa Ghosh 17 (24)
- Amanjot Kaur 5 (22)
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Dragged back, on off, Richa Ghosh punches it through covers for one.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Short again and on middle, Amanjot Kaur pats it to the right of the bowler. Chloe Tryon tries to stop it with her foot but lets it through for a run.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Goes a bit short and on middle, Amanjot Kaur moves back and stabs it out towards mid on.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Slows it up, full and on middle, Amanjot Kaur blocks it out.
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Floated, full and on off, Richa Ghosh drives it to long off for a single.
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, FOUR! Put away! Flatter, full but angling down the leg side. Richa Ghosh goes down on one knee, makes the most of the line and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
- Amanjot Kaur 4 (19)
- Richa Ghosh 11 (21)
Ayabonga Khaka to Amanjot Kaur, On a length and on middle and off, Amanjot Kaur blocks it out well.
Ayabonga Khaka to Amanjot Kaur, Hits the length hard, on off, Amanjot Kaur looks to push it away but gets an inside edge to the leg side.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Slower one, full and on middle, Richa Ghosh drives it wide of mid off for a single.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Good length and on off, Richa Ghosh pats it to short covers.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, WIDE! Short of a length but well outside off, moves further away, Richa Ghosh fails to reach out for it. Wided.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Goes a bit fuller and outside off, Richa Ghosh flays her bat at it and slices it on the bounce to point.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Back of a length and outside off, Richa Ghosh cuts it hard but fails to beat cover-point.
- Richa Ghosh 10 (17)
- Amanjot Kaur 4 (17)
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Another short ball around off, Richa Ghosh slaps it through extra covers for one.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Dragged back and outside off, Amanjot Kaur punches it to sweeper covers for one.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Slows it up, full and on middle, Amanjot Kaur is solid in her defense again.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Tossed up, full and on off, Amanjot Kaur defends it on the front foot.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Goes short and on middle, Amanjot Kaur swats it to mid on.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Floated, full and on off, Amanjot Kaur taps it to short covers.
Drinks! India Women are in a spot of bother here stumbling at 114/6 after 30 overs. They need a long partnership between Amanjot Kaur and Richa Ghosh now. The Proteas have been brilliant, applying relentless pressure. They will look to break this stand as well and put the India Women batters under pressure. Let's see how it pans out...
- Richa Ghosh 9 (16)
- Amanjot Kaur 3 (12)
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Fuller again, on leg, Richa Ghosh flicks it to mid on.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Goes fuller again, on off, Richa Ghosh leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Another dot. Too full, targeting the stumps. Richa Ghosh tries to block it but miscues it to the point fielder.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Keeps it full again, on off, Richa Ghosh taps it to the mid off fielder.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Much fuller, on off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to mid off.
Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, MISFIELD AND FOUR! That should have been stopped. Much fuller, on off, Richa Ghosh leans on and drives it through mid off. The misfield results in a boundary.
- Richa Ghosh 5 (10)
- Amanjot Kaur 3 (12)
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Slower one, on leg, Richa Ghosh tucks it to wide mid on for one.
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Too full, on middle, Richa Ghosh leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Much fuller, on off, Richa Ghosh blocks it to short cover.
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, FOUR! Richa Ghosh gets the fans on their feet again! Flatter, on off, Richa Ghosh stays back and lofts it magnificently over mid on for a boundary. A boundary after a long time for India Women.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Keeps it full, on off, Amanjot Kaur flicks it through wide mid on for one.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Much fuller, on middle, Amanjot Kaur blocks it to mid on.
- Richa Ghosh 0 (6)
- Amanjot Kaur 2 (10)
Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Much fuller, on leg, Richa Ghosh looks to flick it but miscues it back to the bowler. The ball did carry but luckily it landed short of the bowler.
Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Keeps it full, on off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to mid off.
Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Slower one, on off, Richa Ghosh fends it back to the bowler.
Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Too full, on off, Richa Ghosh leans on and blocks it to short cover.
Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Much fuller, on off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to mid off.
Marizanne Kapp to Amanjot Kaur, Much fuller, on leg, Amanjot Kaur flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
- Richa Ghosh 0 (1)
- Amanjot Kaur 1 (9)
Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Down the leg side, Richa Ghosh looks to flick it but miscues it back towards the bowler.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Short, just outside off, Amanjot Kaur punches it through covers for a single.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, A low full toss, on off, Amanjot Kaur pushes it to mid off.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Much fuller, on off, Amanjot Kaur moves forward and blocks it back.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Lands it outside off, Amanjot Kaur cuts it to point.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Short, outside off, Amanjot Kaur punches it to cover.
Richa Ghosh walks in.
- Deepti Sharma 4 (14)
- Amanjot Kaur 0 (4)
Marizanne Kapp to Deepti Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Marizanne Kapp strikes. Not a wicket-taking delivery to be honest. This is down the leg side, Deepti Sharma tries to flick it but misses. Gets a feather and Sinalo Jafta behind the sticks takes a sharp catch moving to her right. There is a huge appeal, and up goes the finger. Deepti Sharma was walking away, but Amanjot Kaur convinced her to send it upstairs at the very end. UltraEdge shows a clear spike, and Deepti Sharma makes her way back into the shed. A massive moment in this game, and India Women are 102/6!
Marizanne Kapp to Deepti Sharma, Keeps it full, outside off, Deepti Sharma drives it to the cover fielder.
Marizanne Kapp to Deepti Sharma, Much fuller, on middle, Deepti Sharma stays back and blocks it solidly.
India, sent in to bat, were cruising at 55 without loss before suffering a collapse that saw them slump to 102 for six by the 26th over. Just when South Africa appeared in full control, Ghosh counter-attacked brilliantly, striking 11 fours and four sixes to single-handedly revive the innings. Her aggressive 94, supported briefly by Pratika Rawal (37) and Sneh Rana (33), pushed India to a competitive 251 all out in 49.5 overs.
In reply, Wolvaardt anchored the chase with patience before Chloe Tryon’s 49 accelerated the scoring. When India clawed back with quick wickets, de Klerk took charge, smashing five sixes and eight boundaries to see her side home in 48.5 overs at 252 for seven.
For India, Rana was the most effective bowler with 2/47, but the attack struggled to contain South Africa’s late onslaught. Despite Ghosh’s fireworks, India’s middle-order collapse and lack of finishing touch with the ball cost them dearly.
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Venue
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
