South Africa Wins Thrilling Match Against Bangladesh
South Africa secured a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, thanks to half centuries from Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp.
In pursuit of 233, South Africa was reduced to 78 for five, but Tryon (62) and Kapp (56) led the team's comeback. Nadine de Klerk hit the winning runs with a six over deep square leg and just three balls remaining.
- Bangladesh posted 232 for six, with 18-year-old Shorna Akter scoring the fastest half-century of the tournament off 34 balls.
Shorna Akter's half-century was the fastest in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Author's summary: South Africa wins against Bangladesh.