India vs South Africa Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: India suffer first defeat; Nadine de Klerk heroics hand South Africa 3-wicket win
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 10, 2025, 00:00:35 IST
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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: A heroic 77-ball 94 from Richa Ghosh went in vain as Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 84 guided South Africa Women to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in their ICC Women’s World Cup encounter on Thursday.

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.
18:18 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs33.2
Score126 - 6

Tumi Sekhukhune to Amanjot Kaur, Good length and around off, Amanjot Kaur pushes it to short covers.

18:18 (IST) Oct 09
1
Overs33.1
Score126 - 6

Tumi Sekhukhune to Richa Ghosh, Full and on off, Richa Ghosh drives it through covers for a single.

18:16 (IST) Oct 09
Score after 33 overs 125 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
410011
  • Richa Ghosh 17 (24)
  • Amanjot Kaur 5 (22)
Chloe Tryon7-0-21-2
1
Overs32.6
Score125 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Dragged back, on off, Richa Ghosh punches it through covers for one.

18:16 (IST) Oct 09
1
Overs32.5
Score124 - 6

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.

18:15 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs32.4
Score123 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Goes a bit short and on middle, Amanjot Kaur moves back and stabs it out towards mid on.

18:15 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs32.3
Score123 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Slows it up, full and on middle, Amanjot Kaur blocks it out.

18:15 (IST) Oct 09
1
Overs32.2
Score123 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Floated, full and on off, Richa Ghosh drives it to long off for a single.

18:14 (IST) Oct 09
4
Overs32.1
Score122 - 6

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.

18:13 (IST) Oct 09
Score after 32 overs 118 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
001(1WD)0100
  • Amanjot Kaur 4 (19)
  • Richa Ghosh 11 (21)
Ayabonga Khaka6-0-28-0
0
Overs31.6
Score118 - 6

Ayabonga Khaka to Amanjot Kaur, On a length and on middle and off, Amanjot Kaur blocks it out well.

18:13 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs31.5
Score118 - 6

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.

18:12 (IST) Oct 09
1
Overs31.4
Score118 - 6

Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Slower one, full and on middle, Richa Ghosh drives it wide of mid off for a single.

18:12 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs31.3
Score117 - 6

Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Good length and on off, Richa Ghosh pats it to short covers.

18:11 (IST) Oct 09
1wd
Overs31.3
Score117 - 6

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.

18:11 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs31.2
Score116 - 6

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.

18:10 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs31.1
Score116 - 6

Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Back of a length and outside off, Richa Ghosh cuts it hard but fails to beat cover-point.

18:09 (IST) Oct 09
Score after 31 overs 116 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
000011
  • Richa Ghosh 10 (17)
  • Amanjot Kaur 4 (17)
Chloe Tryon6-0-14-2
1
Overs30.6
Score116 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Another short ball around off, Richa Ghosh slaps it through extra covers for one.

18:09 (IST) Oct 09
1
Overs30.5
Score115 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Dragged back and outside off, Amanjot Kaur punches it to sweeper covers for one.

18:09 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs30.4
Score114 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Slows it up, full and on middle, Amanjot Kaur is solid in her defense again.

18:08 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs30.3
Score114 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Tossed up, full and on off, Amanjot Kaur defends it on the front foot.

18:08 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs30.2
Score114 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Goes short and on middle, Amanjot Kaur swats it to mid on.

18:08 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs30.1
Score114 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Floated, full and on off, Amanjot Kaur taps it to short covers.

18:05 (IST) Oct 09

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...

18:04 (IST) Oct 09
Score after 30 overs 114 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
400000
  • Richa Ghosh 9 (16)
  • Amanjot Kaur 3 (12)
Ayabonga Khaka5-0-26-0
0
Overs29.6
Score114 - 6

Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Fuller again, on leg, Richa Ghosh flicks it to mid on. 

18:04 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs29.5
Score114 - 6

Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Goes fuller again, on off, Richa Ghosh leans on and blocks it back to the bowler. 

18:03 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs29.4
Score114 - 6

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.

18:03 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs29.3
Score114 - 6

Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Keeps it full again, on off, Richa Ghosh taps it to the mid off fielder.

18:02 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs29.2
Score114 - 6

Ayabonga Khaka to Richa Ghosh, Much fuller, on off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to mid off.

18:02 (IST) Oct 09
4
Overs29.1
Score114 - 6

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.

18:01 (IST) Oct 09
Score after 29 overs 110 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
014001
  • Richa Ghosh 5 (10)
  • Amanjot Kaur 3 (12)
Chloe Tryon5-0-12-2
1
Overs28.6
Score110 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Slower one, on leg, Richa Ghosh tucks it to wide mid on for one.

18:01 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs28.5
Score109 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Too full, on middle, Richa Ghosh leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

18:00 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs28.4
Score109 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Much fuller, on off, Richa Ghosh blocks it to short cover.

18:00 (IST) Oct 09
4
Overs28.3
Score109 - 6

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.

17:59 (IST) Oct 09
1
Overs28.2
Score105 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Keeps it full, on off, Amanjot Kaur flicks it through wide mid on for one.

17:59 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs28.1
Score104 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Much fuller, on middle, Amanjot Kaur blocks it to mid on.

17:58 (IST) Oct 09
Score after 28 overs 104 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
100000
  • Richa Ghosh 0 (6)
  • Amanjot Kaur 2 (10)
Marizanne Kapp7-0-29-1
0
Overs27.6
Score104 - 6

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.

17:58 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs27.5
Score104 - 6

Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Keeps it full, on off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to mid off.

17:57 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs27.4
Score104 - 6

Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Slower one, on off, Richa Ghosh fends it back to the bowler.

17:57 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs27.3
Score104 - 6

Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Too full, on off, Richa Ghosh leans on and blocks it to short cover.

17:56 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs27.2
Score104 - 6

Marizanne Kapp to Richa Ghosh, Much fuller, on off, Richa Ghosh pushes it to mid off.

17:56 (IST) Oct 09
1
Overs27.1
Score104 - 6

Marizanne Kapp to Amanjot Kaur, Much fuller, on leg, Amanjot Kaur flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

17:55 (IST) Oct 09
Score after 27 overs 103 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
000010
  • Richa Ghosh 0 (1)
  • Amanjot Kaur 1 (9)
Chloe Tryon4-0-6-2
0
Overs26.6
Score103 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Richa Ghosh, Down the leg side, Richa Ghosh looks to flick it but miscues it back towards the bowler.

17:54 (IST) Oct 09
1
Overs26.5
Score103 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Short, just outside off, Amanjot Kaur punches it through covers for a single.

17:54 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs26.4
Score102 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, A low full toss, on off, Amanjot Kaur pushes it to mid off.

17:53 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs26.3
Score102 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Much fuller, on off, Amanjot Kaur moves forward and blocks it back.

17:53 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs26.2
Score102 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Lands it outside off, Amanjot Kaur cuts it to point.

17:53 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs26.1
Score102 - 6

Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Short, outside off, Amanjot Kaur punches it to cover.

17:52 (IST) Oct 09

Richa Ghosh walks in.

17:50 (IST) Oct 09
Score after 26 overs 102 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
200000(W)
  • Deepti Sharma 4 (14)
  • Amanjot Kaur 0 (4)
Marizanne Kapp6-0-28-1
W
Overs25.6
Score102 - 6

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!

17:50 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs25.5
Score102 - 5

Marizanne Kapp to Deepti Sharma, Keeps it full, outside off, Deepti Sharma drives it to the cover fielder.

17:49 (IST) Oct 09
0
Overs25.4
Score102 - 5

Marizanne Kapp to Deepti Sharma, Much fuller, on middle, Deepti Sharma stays back and blocks it solidly.

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India vs South Africa Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Richa Ghosh’s valiant 94 off just 77 balls wasn’t enough as South Africa edged India by three wickets in a tense ICC Women’s World Cup clash on Thursday. Chasing 252, the Proteas rode on Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 84 and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s composed 70 to pull off the win with seven balls to spare.

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.