South Africa defeated Bangladesh by 3 wickets in a thrilling match in the 14th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Batting first, Bangladesh scored 232 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs. In reply, South Africa won the match with 3 balls to spare.
Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women Match Highlights:
Bangladesh, batting first, scored 232 for 6 in 50 overs. The team scored 28 runs in the powerplay and then gradually increased the run rate. Sharmin Akhtar and captain Nigar Sultana played crucial innings. Sharmin scored 50 and Nigar scored 32. Shorna Akhtar played a quick unbeaten innings of 51 runs, which included 3 fours and 3 sixes. Ritu Moni finally scored 19 runs not out with the help of 3 fours in 8 balls, taking the team past 230.
For South Africa, Nonkululeko Mlaba took two wickets, while Nadine de Klerk and Chloe Tryon took one wicket each.
South African opener Tazmin Brits was dismissed in the first over without scoring a single. A miscommunication between Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch then led to Wolvaardt’s dismissal. Bosch also didn’t last long, and debutant Dereksen also departed early.
At this point, South Africa appeared to be in trouble. However, Marizanne Kapp (56) and Chloe Tryon (62) steadied the innings. They shared a strong partnership, combining both running and disciplined batting. However, when Kapp was dismissed and Tryon was run out, Bangladesh once again had a chance to make a comeback.
As the pressure increased in the final overs, Nadine de Klerk and Masabata Klaas played patiently. Bangladesh fielders dropped a simple catch, which proved costly. Nadine remained unbeaten on 37, while Klaas scored 10 to help the team win.
Nahida Akhtar took two wickets for Bangladesh, while Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, and Rabeya Khan each took one wicket.
The Bangladesh team put up a strong fight in this match, but ultimately, South Africa won the match with three balls to spare.
Bangladesh Women Playing XI: Rubia Haider, Sharmin Akhtar, Nigar Sultana (wicketkeeper/captain), Sobhana Mostari, Sumaiya Akter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabia Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi.
South Africa Women Playing XI: Laura Volward (captain), Tazmin Brits, Sune Lus, Marijane Cap, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wicketkeeper), Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Trion, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.
