bangladeshin the campaign of women’s world cup 2025 Another heartbreaking twist on Monday (October 13) when they fell short by a narrow margin South Africa At the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Despite putting up a valiant fight and dominating large parts of the competition, the Tigresses started crying Nadine de KlerkA late performance gave the Proteas a thrilling three-wicket win.
Sharmin Akhtar and Shorna Akhtar took Bangladesh to a strong score
Batting first, Bangladesh produced one of their finest batting performances in recent times, posting a challenging score of 232/6 on a turning track. Their top order showed composure and determination, with crucial partnerships ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking. Sharmin Akhtar And shorna actor Made a splash with their respective half-centuries while captaining Nigar Sultana Played an easy inning of 32 runs.
South Africa claimed a thrilling win
Chasing the target was not easy for South Africa. They were reduced to 78/5 in front of Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. spin trio of Nahida Akhtar, Rabeya KhanAnd Fahima Khatoon The Proteas restricted the batsmen with tight lines and clever variations, making it extremely difficult to score runs. However, the experience of all-rounders marijane kapp And chloe tryon Proved to be important for South Africa. Both of them showed courage and counter-attacked at the right time and formed an important partnership which brought their team back into the contest.
Bangladesh players brought to tears after Nadine de Klerk finished off the fireworks
The match hung in the balance with 37 runs required in the last five overs. De Klerk displayed strong courage by taking charge of the pursuit Masabata ClassThe equation came down to eight runs needed in the last over. nahida actorIn a dramatic finish, De Klerk hit a six and a four in three balls to lead his side to victory, leading to jubilant celebrations in the South African camp.
In contrast, Bangladeshi players were inconsolable. Nahida, who bowled the last over, started crying and her teammates tried to console her. Many players on the field and in the dugout covered their faces and were unable to hide their emotions after being so close once again.
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Bangladesh players can’t believe they lost this game, hearts are in 💔 for them. players are emotional and crying #WomensWorldCup #BANWvsSAW pic.twitter.com/XlEOjZ92II
– All about cricket 🏏 (@inr4477) 13 October 2025
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