In a thrilling encounter at the Women’s Cricket World Cup, South Africa pulled off a stunning three-wicket victory against hosts India, thanks to a remarkable performance by Nadine de Klerk. The match, held in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, saw De Klerk score an unbeaten 84 off 54 balls, including five sixes and eight fours, to guide her team to a hard-fought win. South Africa chased down India’s total of 251 with just seven balls to spare, finishing at 252-7 in 48.5 overs. De Klerk’s innings was complemented by skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s steady 70 off 111 balls, which laid the foundation for the chase. Earlier, South Africa’s bowlers, led by Chloe Tyron (3-32) and De Klerk (2-52), had restricted India to 102-6 at one stage. However, Richa Ghosh’s explosive 94 off 77 balls, featuring four sixes and 11 fours, helped India post a competitive total. This victory marks South Africa’s second consecutive win after an initial 10-wicket loss to England, propelling them to fourth place in the standings. The Proteas will next face Bangladesh on Monday. De Klerk, named Player of the Match, expressed her elation, stating, ‘I just wanted to finish the game and give us the best chance. I love being under pressure, and this win gives us a lot of confidence.’ India, now third in the standings with two wins from three games, will face defending champions Australia on Sunday.
De Klerk’s 84 not out stuns India as South Africa wins by 3 wickets at Women’s Cricket World Cup
