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Nadine de Klerk's Unbeaten 84 Propels South Africa to Dramatic World Cup Win
11 Oct
Summary
- Nadine de Klerk's unbeaten 84 seals victory for South Africa
- Richa Ghosh's brilliant 94 goes in vain for India
- South Africa recover from 142/6 to win by 3 wickets
On October 11, 2025, South Africa pulled off a dramatic comeback victory against India in a high-scoring ICC Women's World Cup match. Chasing a challenging target of 252, the Proteas were in trouble at 142/6 before all-rounder Nadine de Klerk and Chloe Tryon launched a stunning fightback.
De Klerk, who remained unbeaten on 84 off just 54 balls, played a match-winning innings, smashing 5 sixes to guide South Africa to a 3-wicket win with 7 balls to spare. Earlier, India had posted a competitive 251/10 in 49.5 overs, thanks to a brilliant 94 from wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, who shared crucial partnerships with the lower order.
South Africa's bowlers had put India on the back foot, reducing them to 102/6 before Ghosh's heroics. However, the Proteas' batting lineup, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt's 70 and de Klerk's late onslaught, proved too strong in the end, securing a crucial victory that moves them up to the top four in the standings.
