in a moment of magic South Africaleft arm spinner, nonkululeko mlaba Took the important wicket of Harleen Deol during the 10th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025Deol, who was looking strong at the crease, was out in an unusual but attractive fashion as Mlaba bowled a perfectly flying ball which spun away and eluded Deol.
Nonkululeko Mlaba’s stunning delivery sends Harleen Deol ‘bye-bye’ to Women’s World Cup 2025
Mlaba’s ball came at a speed of 74.6 kilometers per hour and fell on the middle stump and then spun rapidly and went away from Deol’s bat, due to which contact could not be made. The ball passed just outside his edge and hit the stumps, leaving Deol stunned and returning to the pavilion after scoring just 13 runs off 23 balls. The South African spinner not only took a crucial wicket but also gave Deol a cheeky farewell with a playful ‘bye-bye’, highlighting his confidence in the middle.
This dismissal was a crucial moment in the match, as it looked as if Deol was set to lead India’s innings. Mlaba’s spell was exceptional, with the left-arm spinner showing finesse and accuracy to cement his place in the Indian top order. India’s score reached 83/2, and both Deol and the fans were stunned by Mlaba’s cleverness. As the match progressed, South Africa’s bowlers continued to apply pressure, while Mlaba’s playful departure served as a reminder of his dominance on the field. India women, still facing a daunting target, had to quickly regroup, and the stage was set for the next phase of this exciting Women’s World Cup encounter.
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India struggling for early wickets as South Africa’s spin attack shines in Women’s World Cup 2025 clash
India have been given a tough challenge by South Africa in the 10th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, as their score is 92/4 after 21 overs. The South African bowlers are in control, especially with the spin duo of Mlaba and chloe tryonBoth of whom achieved significant successes. Mlaba dismissed both with a brilliant spell of 2/20 Smriti Mandhana And in the middle overs, Harleen created problems for the Indian top order with her accurate left-arm deliveries.
Early successes put India on the back foot Pratika Rawal (37) and Smriti Mandhana (23) Fall within the first 20 overs. Despite a good start, India have been unable to build partnerships, and with key wickets like Jemimah Rodrigues (0) falling cheaply, the batting side is facing increasing pressure. captain Harmanpreet Kaur (4*) and Deepti Sharma (0*) are currently at the crease, but India’s chances of reaching a competitive score are in jeopardy, with both batsmen having to manage the innings. South Africa’s bowlers, especially Mlaba and Tryon, have shown their class by making every over count. With India having lost four wickets before the halfway mark, they will need a solid recovery from the lower order to post a challenging score.
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