much awaited women’s world cup 2025 clash between India And South Africa The hosts suffered a crushing defeat as South Africa prevailed at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Thrilling win by three wickets In the last over. The dramatic conclusion was meant to be Smriti MandhanaThe historic achievement of breaking the world record for most ODI runs in a calendar year was immediately tarnished by a crushing defeat.
CWC 2025: Smriti Mandhana’s heartbreaking expression after Nadine de Klerk’s six in India’s defeat against South Africa
The match reached the 49th over, with South Africa needing a challenging six runs from 8 balls to win. bowler Amanjot KaurThe man who was entrusted with the task of bowling the decisive final over was under immense pressure. However, Nadine De Klerk’s patience proved better in the clutch moment. De Klerk delivered the final stroke by hitting a six down the leg side off Kaur, ensuring victory for the Proteas and sparking immediate celebrations in the South African camp.
There was a big contradiction in feelings. While the Proteas celebrated the crucial two points, the Indian dressing room was in despair. The cameras focused on Mandhana, who looked very angry and disappointed after de Klerk’s winning hit to the boundary. His animated disappointment reflected the collective disappointment of the team, who had worked hard to post a competitive total, largely thanks to Richa GhoshEarlier exploits of. The defeat highlights the lingering concerns over India’s performance in high-pressure death overs.
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🏏💥 South Africa wins!
Amanjot Kaur to D Clarke – SIX!
Nadine de Klerk, you are an absolute legend!Finished it off brilliantly and beat South Africa by 3 wickets in a thrilling finish!
clutch. Calm. Champion.#NadineDeKlerk #SAWvsINDW #INDvsSA #ICCWomensWorldCup2025 pic.twitter.com/ULbE5vbUZR
– Asia Voice 🎤 (@Asianewss) 9 October 2025
Women’s World Cup 2025 A world record in contrast to form
While Mandhana registered her name in the history books Belinda Clark’s 28 year old world shattered Despite holding the record for most ODI runs in a calendar year, her individual form in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has been surprisingly low. The record in itself is a testament to the huge, prolific run-scoring he has achieved in the last year and his dominance at the world stage. However, expectations from a player of her caliber in a major tournament remain unfulfilled in these early stages.
Mandhana started the World Cup with a low score, she was out cheaply for just 8 runs in the opening match. Sri Lanka and managed only 23 in the subsequent high-stakes clash against rivals Pakistan. His most recent contribution against South Africa, a score of 22, was again modest and failed to provide the necessary foundation for the Indian innings. Despite crossing the decider mark in the South Africa match, the Indian vice-captain is yet to contribute a match-defining score. This series of quiet performances is a major concern for the team’s fortunes heading into the tournament and a strong revival is needed soon.
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