in the 10th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 An exciting match was witnessed between the cricket fans held in Visakhapatnam on 9th October. india women And south african womenIndia set the stage for an intense run chase by posting a challenging score of 251 runs. The match became exciting from the beginning, mainly due to the excellent fielding by India’s young fast bowler. Kranti Gaur Who bowled and caught South Africa’s opener out. Tazmin Brits For a duck, a major blow to the Proteas’ campaign in the tournament.
Sensational catch by Kranti Gaur to dismiss Tazmin Britts for a duck
The highlight of the match so far was undoubtedly Goud’s brilliant catch and bowled dismissal of the Brits. On a full delivery just outside the off stump, Britt attempted to drive but Goud’s keen reflexes resulted in an incredible catch. As Britts threw the ball straight towards her, Goud instinctively extended her left hand and made the catch, shocking not only the crowd but herself. This wicket was important as Britain was one of South Africa’s most in-form batsmen and a key player to watch in this World Cup. Brits were out 2.2 overs early in the innings without opening the account in 3 balls, dealing an early blow to the visiting team.
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India has gained control from early successes
India’s bowling attack, led by Goud, maintained the pressure from the beginning and prevented South Africa from surviving with disciplined bowling. With the important wicket of Goud, South Africa lost its second wicket in 5.3 overs. listen luce Was out for just 5 runs, reducing the Proteas to 19/2. Chasing 252, South Africa found themselves under pressure as the required run rate climbed and wickets fell early. As the match progressed, India’s performance with both bat and ball remained strong. While the ups and downs continued with notable contributions in the Indian innings Pratika Rawal (37) and Richa Ghosh (94), The crucial moment that set the tone for the South African target was a breathtaking fielding performance from Goud, testament to his growing status as a match-winner in this tournament.
South Africa now faced the tough challenge of chasing 233 runs in 44.3 overs, with only eight wickets remaining at the time of Goud’s game-changing catch. The required run rate is 5.23, which is much higher than the current rate of 3.45, emphasizing the increased pressure. India’s disciplined bowling, especially in the powerplay overs, ensured that South Africa had some easy scoring opportunities. Match delicately lined up as Proteas look for experienced campaigners Laura Wolvaardt And marijane kapp To stabilize the innings from here.
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