South Africa clinched a hard-fought three-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a thrilling encounter at the Women`s ODI World Cup 2025. After a challenging start, impactful half-centuries from Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp proved decisive in steering the Proteas to success.
Match Overview
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 232 runs for six wickets. Their innings began cautiously, with openers Fargana Hoque (30) and Rubya Haider (25) establishing a 53-run partnership over 16.1 overs for the first wicket.
In pursuit of the 233-run target, South Africa saw Chloe Tryon leading the charge with a rapid 62 runs off 69 balls, ably supported by Marizanne Kapp`s crucial 56 runs off 71 balls. These performances accounted for the bulk of South Africa`s score, helping them reach 235 for seven wickets with just three balls to spare. Nadine de Klerk provided a strong finish, remaining unbeaten with 37 runs from 29 balls to seal the win.
Key Moments from the Commentary
The match unfolded with a cautious beginning, as Bangladesh`s openers successfully navigated the Powerplay, though scoring only 28 runs. This steady approach allowed them to record their highest opening partnership of the tournament. Despite accurate bowling from Marizanne Kapp and Masabata Klaas, South Africa struggled for an early breakthrough.
Bangladesh gradually built momentum, effectively rotating the strike and reducing their dot-ball percentage. The breakthrough eventually came from Chloe Tryon, leading to a brief mini-collapse. However, captain Nigar Sultana Joty alongside Sharmin Akhter, forged a vital recovery partnership. Later in the innings, Shorna Akter delivered a brilliant half-century, setting a new record for the fastest ODI fifty by a Bangladesh Women`s cricketer. Her efforts, combined with Mst Ritu Moni`s late flourish, saw Bangladesh add an impressive 57 runs in the final five overs, pushing their total past the 200-run mark.
South Africa Playing XI
- Laura Wolvaardt (c)
- Tazmin Brits
- Anneke Bosch
- Annerie Dercksen
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sinalo Jafta (w)
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
- Masabata Klaas
- Tumi Sekhukhune
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
Bangladesh Playing XI
- Rubya Haider
- Fargana Hoque
- Sharmin Akhter
- Nigar Sultana (w/c)
- Sobhana Mostary
- Fahima Khatun
- Shorna Akter
- Nahida Akter
- Rabeya Khan
- Ritu Moni
- Marufa Akter
