What happened to Nonkululeko Mlaba during the Women's World Cup 2025?

Nonkululeko Mlaba, the South African spinner, was reprimanded by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during a match against India at the Women's World Cup 2025.

How did South Africa perform against India in the Women's World Cup 2025 match?

Despite being in trouble at 81/5, South Africa managed to chase down a target of 252 runs set by India, thanks to an unbeaten 84-run knock by Nadine de Klerk.

What was the result of the India-South Africa match in the Women's World Cup 2025?

South Africa pulled off a remarkable victory against India, handing the latter their first defeat of the tournament.

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South African Spinner Sanctioned for Unsportsmanlike Conduct at Women's World Cup

11 Oct

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Summary

Nonkululeko Mlaba reprimanded for dismissal celebration
South Africa pull off heist to beat India in World Cup match
Nadine de Klerk's unbeaten 84 leads Proteas' comeback

South African Spinner Sanctioned for Unsportsmanlike Conduct at Women's World Cup

On October 12, 2025, the International Cricket Council (ICC) took disciplinary action against South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba for breaching the Code of Conduct during a Women's World Cup 2025 fixture against India earlier this week. The 25-year-old was found guilty of using language, actions or gestures that could have provoked an aggressive reaction from the dismissed batter, Harleen Deol.

Apart from being reprimanded, Mlaba also received one demerit point on her disciplinary record. The incident occurred in the 17th over of India's innings, where Mlaba waved goodbye to Deol after dismissing her. Despite the sanction, South Africa managed to pull off a remarkable victory in the match.

Chasing a target of 252 runs, the Proteas were in trouble at 81/5 before a brilliant unbeaten 84-run knock by No.8 batter Nadine de Klerk helped them cross the line. De Klerk's knock, which included 8 fours and 5 sixes, proved to be the difference as India suffered their first defeat of the Women's World Cup 2025 edition.

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