India vs South Africa Women Highlights, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Watch Video

By Rohit - Oct 09, 2025 11:32 PM
Last updated on Oct 09, 2025 11:39 PM

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 witnessed a breathtaking contest in Visakhapatnam where South Africa Women edged past India Women by three wickets in the final overs. The star of the show was Nadine de Klerk, whose sensational knock turned the match on its head and secured South Africa their third straight win in the tournament.

India Set a Target of 252 Runs

After being asked to bat first in a rain-delayed encounter, Team India recovered from early setbacks to post 251 runs on the board.

• Richa Ghosh starred with a blistering 94 off 77 balls, steering India out of trouble after they stumbled to 102/6.
• Sneh Rana played a vital cameo of 33 from 24 balls, adding an 88-run partnership with Ghosh to help India set a fighting total.

Smriti Mandhana created history during the innings by surpassing Belinda Clark’s record for the most runs scored by a woman cricketer in a calendar year, before departing for 23.

South Africa’s Early Collapse

Chasing 252, South Africa Women had a disastrous start, losing Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus with only 18 runs on the board. India’s bowlers, led by Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana, maintained tight control through the middle overs, reducing South Africa to 140/5.

However, captain Laura Wolvaardt (70 off 111) stood firm before falling to Gaud, leaving the chase in the balance.

Nadine de Klerk’s Game-Changing Innings

Just when India appeared to be in control, Nadine de Klerk unleashed a stunning counterattack.

• De Klerk struck six boundaries and three sixes, bringing South Africa back into the contest.
• Her explosive fifty came off just 43 balls, igniting hopes in the Proteas camp.
• Alongside Chloe Tryon (49 off 66), she added crucial runs in a partnership that changed the momentum of the game.

As the pressure mounted, de Klerk kept her composure, smashing consecutive boundaries in the death overs.

Final Overs Drama in Vizag

With 23 needed off 18 balls, the game reached its peak drama:

• De Klerk hammered two massive sixes and a four off Kranti Gaud in the 47th over.
• In the 48th over, she punished Deepti Sharma for two more boundaries.
• Finally, with just six needed, Amanjot Kaur delivered — but de Klerk finished things in style with a towering six over mid-wicket.

South Africa reached 252/7 in 48.5 overs, sealing a memorable three-wicket victory.

Key Performances

What’s Next for India Women

After this heartbreaking defeat, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will look to bounce back when they face Australia Women in their next fixture on October 12, 2025, in Visakhapatnam — a match that has already been declared a sold-out event.

Final Result

South Africa Women won by 3 wickets (with 7 balls remaining).

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