The 14th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 turned out to be another nail-biter at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam, where South Africa Women edged out Bangladesh Women by 3 wickets. Chloe Tryon’s brilliant all-round performance and Nadine de Klerk’s composure under pressure helped the Proteas clinch their third consecutive win, climbing up to third place in the points table.
Bangladesh Post a Fighting Total of 232/6
Winning the toss and batting first, Bangladesh Women showed remarkable resilience with the bat. Despite a slow start, their top order built a steady platform.
Bangladesh Innings Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharmin Akhter | 50 | 77 | 6 | 0 | 64.94 |
| Shorna Akter | 51* | 35 | 3 | 3 | 145.71 |
| Fargana Hoque | 30 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 39.47 |
| Nigar Sultana (C) | 32 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 76.19 |
| Rubya Haider | 25 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 48.08 |
| Ritu Moni | 19* | 8 | 3 | 0 | 237.50 |
Bangladesh reached 232/6 (50 overs), thanks to a fiery finish led by Shorna Akter’s unbeaten 51 off 35 balls, including three sixes. Her late onslaught, along with Ritu Moni’s cameo, added 82 runs in the final 10 overs, turning a modest total into a challenging one.
For South Africa, Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/42) was the standout bowler, while Chloe Tryon (1/41) and Nadine de Klerk (1/39) provided crucial breakthroughs.
South Africa’s Nerve-Racking Chase
In reply, South Africa had a shaky start, losing Tazmin Brits for a golden duck. Captain Laura Wolvaardt (31) and Anneke Bosch (28) tried to stabilize the innings, but quick wickets in the middle overs put Bangladesh in control at 78/5.
Then came the game-changing partnership between Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, who added 85 runs for the sixth wicket to revive South Africa’s innings.
South Africa Innings Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marizanne Kapp | 56 | 71 | 4 | 1 | 78.87 |
| Chloe Tryon | 62 | 69 | 6 | 1 | 89.86 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 37* | 29 | 4 | 1 | 127.59 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 31 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 55.36 |
| Anneke Bosch | 28 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 80.00 |
With 71 needed off 60 balls, Kapp departed after her half-century, but Tryon and de Klerk kept their calm. The game went down to the wire with 8 runs needed off the final over, bowled by Nahida Akter.
De Klerk, showing great composure, smashed a four and a six to seal victory with three balls remaining, finishing unbeaten on 37. South Africa ended at 235/7 (49.3 overs), winning by 3 wickets.
Player of the Match – Chloe Tryon
Chloe Tryon was named Player of the Match for her all-round heroics — scoring 62 off 69 balls and taking 1 wicket for 41 runs. Her partnership with Kapp was the turning point, rescuing South Africa from a tough situation.
“We wanted to take the game deep and back ourselves in the chase. Nadine was brilliant at the other end. We just stayed calm and waited for the bad balls,” said Tryon after the match.
Captains’ Reactions
Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Captain)
“It was a lot closer than we would’ve liked, but I’m proud of the fight. Kapp and Tryon were amazing, and Nadine finished it beautifully. We’re learning to close out these close games, and that’s a big positive.”
Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Captain)
“I’m proud of how my girls fought till the last ball. We were 10-15 runs short, but Shorna’s innings was outstanding. This young team has shown great courage — we’ll come back stronger.”
Turning Points of the Match
- Shorna Akter’s 51* turned the innings around for Bangladesh.
- 85-run stand between Kapp and Tryon rescued South Africa.
- Dropped catch by Shorna Akter in the 49th over — proved costly.
- Nadine de Klerk’s finishing blows (4, 6) sealed the win with class.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Women | 232/6 | 50.0 | — |
| South Africa Women | 235/7 | 49.3 | South Africa won by 3 wickets |
Key Stats
- Player of the Match: Chloe Tryon (SA W) – 62 (69) & 1/41
- Top Scorer (BAN W): Shorna Akter – 51* (35)
- Best Bowler (SA W): N Mlaba – 2/42
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Date: October 13, 2025
It was yet another thrilling finish in Visakhapatnam — the third consecutive match here decided in the final over. South Africa Women’s middle order once again proved their strength, while Bangladesh impressed with spirit and discipline.
