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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.
Marizanne Kapp to Deepti Sharma, Hard length, on middle, Deepti Sharma blocks it back.
Marizanne Kapp to Deepti Sharma, Slower one, on middle, Deepti Sharma blocks it back.
Marizanne Kapp to Deepti Sharma, Back of a length, on off, Deepti Sharma rocks back and punches it through covers for a brace.
- Amanjot Kaur 0 (4)
- Deepti Sharma 2 (8)
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Much fuller, on off, Amanjot Kaur pushes it to cover. A successful over from Chloe Tryon!
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Short ball, on middle, Amanjot Kaur tucks it to mid on.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Keeps it full, on leg, Amanjot Kaur flicks it to mid-wicket.
Chloe Tryon to Amanjot Kaur, Much fuller, on off, Amanjot Kaur pushes it to cover.
Amanjot Kaur walks in at number 7.
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, OUT! CAUGHT! Chloe Tryon gets her second. Tossed up, outside off, with a hint of turn. Harmanpreet Kaur leans on and tries to drive it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries towards backward point. Marizanne Kapp dives forward a bit to her right and takes a good low catch with both her hands. India Women lose half their side now and are in deep trouble!
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, Much fuller, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes it to mid off.
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, Wide! Down the leg side, Harmanpreet Kaur leaves it alone. 100 comes up for India Women!
- Harmanpreet Kaur 9 (22)
- Deepti Sharma 2 (8)
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, On a length, on leg, Harmanpreet Kaur flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, Much fuller, on middle and leg, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes it to mid on.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Deepti Sharma, On a length, on off, Deepti Sharma flicks it to mid-wicket. The misfield allows the batters to collect a single.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Deepti Sharma, Keeps it outside off, Deepti Sharma tries to sweep it but miscues it to the mid on fielder.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Deepti Sharma, Slower one, on leg, Deepti Sharma tucks it to square leg.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, Fuller again, on leg, Harmanpreet Kaur flicks it to square leg for one.
- Harmanpreet Kaur 7 (19)
- Deepti Sharma 1 (5)
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, Much fuller, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives it through covers for one.
Chloe Tryon to Deepti Sharma, Slower one, outside off, Deepti Sharma looks to block it but edges it to third man for a single.
Slight halt! The ball has hit the helmet of Deepti Sharma and the physio is out in the middle for the mandatory concussion tests. All fine now and we are good to go...
Chloe Tryon to Deepti Sharma, Short, on off, Deepti Sharma looks to sweep it but gets a hit on her helmet.
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, Short, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur punches it to cover for one.
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flatter, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives it to the cover fielder.
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, Keeps it full, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur digs it to mid off.
- Deepti Sharma 0 (3)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 5 (15)
Tumi Sekhukhune to Deepti Sharma, Too full, on off, Deepti Sharma digs it back to the bowler. Tidy over from Deepti Sharma.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, Much fuller, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes it to wide mid off for one.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, Hard length, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur defends it back to the bowler.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, Short, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur blocks it back to the bowler.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, Slower one, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur fends it back to the bowler.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, On a length, on middle, Harmanpreet Kaur flicks it to mid on.
- Deepti Sharma 0 (2)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 4 (10)
Chloe Tryon to Deepti Sharma, Quicker, outside off, Deepti Sharma leaves it alone. A successful over from Chloe Tryon!
Chloe Tryon to Deepti Sharma, Short, on off, Deepti Sharma blocks it back to the bowler.
Deepti Sharma walks in.
Chloe Tryon to Jemimah Rodrigues, OUT! LBW! Loud appeal and the finger has gone up! Jemimah Rodrigues refers. Flatter, on middle, Rodrigues tries to sweep it but misses and wears it on her pads. A loud appeal and the umpire raises her finger. Bear in mind, she got out exactly in this way in the last game. However, Jemimah Rodrigues goes upstairs to have a look. Ultra Edge shows some murmurs, but the replay shows a clear gap between bat and ball. Ball Tracking comes up and shows that it was clipping the leg pole. The onfield decision stands, and it is OUT! Jemimah Rodrigues departs for a duck.
Chloe Tryon to Jemimah Rodrigues, Keeps it full, on off, Jemimah Rodrigues leans on and blocks it to mid off.
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, Short, on middle and leg, Harmanpreet Kaur flicks it to square leg for one.
Chloe Tryon to Harmanpreet Kaur, Slower one, on leg, Harmanpreet Kaur flicks it to short mid-wicket.
- Jemimah Rodrigues 0 (2)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 3 (8)
Tumi Sekhukhune to Jemimah Rodrigues, Pitched up and on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues knocks it down the pitch.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Jemimah Rodrigues, Fuller and on off, Jemimah Rodrigues pushes it to short covers.
Jemimah Rodrigues is the next batter in.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Pratika Rawal, OUT! TAKEN! Tumi Sekhukhune strikes! Her maiden Women's World Cup wicket, and she gets the set batter here. She takes all the pace off and loops this one full, on middle and leg. Pratika Rawal is way too early into her flick shot and closes the bat face early. The ball takes the leading edge and goes straight up in the air. Tazmin Brits from short mid-wicket, comes a bit forward, gets under it, and reverse cups it nicely. Rawal goes back for 37 off 56, and once again, an Indian batter fails to convert her start. India Women are 91/3, with two new batters at the crease.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, Goes fuller and on middle, shaping in, Harmanpreet Kaur looks to play it but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a run.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, Good length and arpund off, angling in, Harmanpreet Kaur punches it but straight to cover-point.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Pratika Rawal, On a length and leg, Pratika Rawal clips it through square leg for a single.
Tumi Sekhukhune to Harmanpreet Kaur, TWO WIDES! Errs in line and serves this full but down the leg side, Harmanpreet Kaur fails to work it away, and Sinalo Jafta, the keeper, only manages to parry it to fine leg. Wided and a bye taken.
- Pratika Rawal 36 (54)
- Harmanpreet Kaur 2 (6)
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Pratika Rawal, Quicker, full and angling into ;eg, Pratika Rawal misses her flick and gets hit on the pads.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Pratika Rawal, More air, full and around off, Pratika Rawal drives it firmly, but Marizanne Kapp at short covers makes a fine diving stop to her right.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Pratika Rawal, WIDE! Flatter, full but down the leg side, Pratika Rawal lets it go. Wided.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Pratika Rawal, Loopy one, full and on middle, Pratika Rawal drills it to mid off.
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flighted, full and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives it to long off for a single.
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
