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