In a thrilling encounter at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on October 9, 2025, south african women edged out india women Defeated by three wickets in the 10th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025Thanks to the brilliant counterattacking innings, India set a challenging target of 252 runs. Richa GhoshWho scored 94 runs. However, it was the South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk Who shone brightly with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 84 off 54 balls to lead his team to a memorable win, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Proteas fans and cementing South Africa’s credibility in the tournament.
Nadine de Klerk won the match against India
De Klerk played a sensational game, which became the highlight of South Africa’s thrilling chase. When South Africa lost early wickets and found themselves struggling at 81/5, de Klerk’s fearless approach in the middle and late overs was crucial. Entering at a crucial juncture, he combined power and accuracy to bring up his half-century in just 40 balls, hitting five fours and two sky-scraping sixes. His aggressive but composed innings kept the opposition bowlers under constant pressure. De Klerk’s unbeaten 84 not only rescued his team from a delicate situation but also took them closer to the target with confidence and finesse, resulting in South Africa reaching 252/7 in 48.5 overs with seven balls remaining.
South Africa pulls off tense win over India in Women’s World Cup
India’s innings was full of ups and downs. The Indian top order performed well but could not take full advantage due to wickets falling at crucial moments. Ghosh’s explosive 94 off 77 balls became the backbone of India’s innings after the team slumped to 102/6. He made important partnerships, especially the 88-run partnership. Sneh RanaWhich helped India to score a total of 251 runs. However, the rest of the batsmen struggled to build momentum against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack, including three wickets. chloe tryon and two each from de Klerk and marijane kapp,
Defending 252 runs, India started well by putting pressure on South Africa by taking two early wickets. But the Proteas demonstrated resilience Laura Wolvaardt70 consecutive runs and important contribution in the middle order. Despite losing wickets regularly, the South African batsmen led by De Klerk chased the target consistently. The dismissal of key players like Wolvaardt and Tryon could not control the situation as de Klerk’s masterclass ensured the Proteas won in the last over in a rollercoaster chase, leaving the fans delighted.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Nadine de Klerk, you are an absolute legend!
Finished it off brilliantly and beat South Africa by 3 wickets in a thrilling finish!
Champion.#NadineDeKlerk #INDWvSAW#INDvsSA #viral #ICCWomensWorldCup2025#INDvsSA #WomenInBlue pic.twitter.com/aEZftQrfm2
-Manoj Yadav (@Manoj_Yadav_8) 9 October 2025
Appreciation tweet for Nadine de Klerk. When South Africa’s score was 142/6, she came in and chased 252 runs. Under pressure. Against all odds.
This is that girl🔥 pic.twitter.com/q0YynoPFd7– Devjani (@KenwayAndBeyond) 9 October 2025
The captain’s rescue fifty and Nadine de Klerk’s strong hitting ensured South Africa’s victory.#INDvSA #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/Fs3uoK70Ut
– Cric_empire (@Cric_empire_) 9 October 2025
Nadine de Klerk – 84*(54) 🤯
– She came to bat when South Africa’s score was 142/6 and played one of the greatest innings ever.#INDWvSAW #WomensWorldCup2025 pic.twitter.com/i2YgOq7Vju
– 100Rao (@100Rao63) 9 October 2025
What an attack by Nadine de Klerk! 🫡South Africa needed 60 from 36, with even the men’s team struggling to chase it. But De Klerk performed a miracle. Sad for India and some serious questions for the Indian women’s team. #INDWvSAW #WomensWorldCup2025 pic.twitter.com/is1WRPuf48
– 100Rao (@100Rao63) 9 October 2025
Nadine de Klerk’s brilliant innings leads South Africa to a thrilling win over India.
He has earned the POTM Award for his exceptional performance #CWC25 #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/bCaDh95yT3
– Arshit Yadav (@imArshit) 9 October 2025
Nadine de Klerk excelled in keeping the chase going after losing her captain.
Scored 84 runs while chasing 54 runs in difficult conditions.
From Beth Mooney to Richa Ghosh and Dee Klerk are showing that women’s cricket is destroying health and character.🫡💯#INDWvSAW pic.twitter.com/nGlxHk8FFP— Is Yashasvi Jaiswal playing? (@kadaipaneer_) 9 October 2025
Deserved win for South Africa! What a player, Nadine de Klerk 🔥❤#nadinedeclerk #declerk #INDvsSA #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/KyU7eFGchh
– Surya Vanshi II (@Surya_Vanshi_II) 9 October 2025
That was one of the greatest ODI innings ever played, our hero Nadine de Klerk 😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/0oBNdgUQEt
– Klibo One (@klibo01) 9 October 2025
South Africa defeated India in the Women’s World Cup.
– India’s first defeat in this World Cup. pic.twitter.com/EYGiZYlpPA
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 9 October 2025
2️⃣ wicket
8️⃣4️⃣ runs
Nadine de Klerk received the Player of the Match award#CWC25 #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/DvZcXOUfkZ– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 9 October 2025
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