South Africa beat Bangladesh in match 14 of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
Earlier, Nigar Sultana Joty elected to bat first after winning toss
Proteas claimed yet another victory in the WC
South Africa rode on Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp's fifties after a jittery start to beat Bangladesh by three wickets in a Women's ODI World Cup match on Monday, October 13.
Opting to bat, Bangladesh posted 232 for six against South Africa. Bangladesh made a slow start with openers Fargana Hoque (30) and Rubya Haider (25) stitching 53 runs in 16.1 overs for the first wicket.
Chasing 233, Tryon (62 off 69) and Kapp (56 off 71) scored most of the runs to help South Africa achieve the target with three balls to spare, reaching 235 for seven. Nadine de Klerk finished the game once again with an unbeaten 37 off 29 balls.
South Africa Vs Bangladesh, ICC Women's Cricket Cup: Playing XIs
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (wk/c), Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter
After a crushing 10-wicket loss to England in their opener, the Proteas women found their rhythm with convincing wins over New Zealand and hosts India, reigniting their campaign in style. The victory has elevated them to third in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 points table whereas the Bangladesh side are sixth.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, began their tournament on a high, producing a morale-boosting seven-wicket win over Pakistan. However, successive defeats against England and New Zealand have dented their momentum and exposed some persistent vulnerabilities.
South Africa Vs Bangladesh, ICC Women's Cricket Cup: Squads
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sune Luus, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso.
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.
(with PTI inputs)
(With PTI inputs)
