In an exciting encounter at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 9, 2025, South African women excel Women of India By three wickets in the tenth match Women’s World Cup 2025. India set a tough target of 252 runs, thanks to a brilliant counter-attacking innings from Richa Ghoshwho scored 94 fire points. However, the South African was an all-rounder Nadine de Clercq Who dazzled with the bat, leading her team to a memorable victory with an unbeaten 84 off 54 balls, sparking jubilant celebrations among Proteas fans and boosting South Africa’s credentials in the tournament.
Nadine de Klerk steals the show against India
De Klerk played an exciting game, which became the highlight of South Africa’s thrilling chase. After South Africa lost wickets early and found themselves struggling at 81/5, De Klerk’s fearless approach was decisive in the middle and late overs. Coming to a critical juncture, she combined power with precision, reaching her half-century in just 40 balls, including five fours and four towering sixes. Her aggressive yet calm innings kept the opposition bowlers under constant pressure. De Klerk’s unbeaten 84 not only rescued her team from a perilous position, but also propelled them to approach the target with confidence and finesse, culminating in South Africa reaching 252/7 in 48.5 overs with seven balls remaining.
South Africa achieves a tense victory in the Women’s World Cup over India
India’s innings had its ups and downs. The Indian top order showed promise but could not fully capitalize as wickets faltered in the crucial moments. Ghosh’s explosive 94 off 77 balls became the backbone of India’s innings after the team slumped to 102/6. She forged vital partnerships, particularly her 88-run stand Sunni Ranawhich helped India post a total of 251. However, the rest of the batting struggled to build momentum against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack, which included three wickets from Chloe Tryon and two each from De Klerk and Marizan Cap.
Defending 252, India started well by picking two early wickets, putting pressure on South Africa initially. But the Proteas have shown resilience with Laura WolfhardtA consistent 70 and crucial contributions to the middle order. Despite losing wickets regularly, the South African batsman, led by de Klerk, chased down the total steadily. Key dismissals such as Wolvaardt and Tryon’s were unable to stem the tide, as De Klerk’s masterclass ensured the Proteas secured one last win in a rollercoaster chase that delighted fans
Here’s how fans reacted:
Nadine de Klerk, you are an absolute legend!
He finished it off in style and brought South Africa home by three wickets in a stunning finish!
hero. 🇿🇦#Nadine DeClercq #INDWvSAW#Indvssa #diffuse #International Women’s World Cup 2025#Indvssa #Woman in blue pic.twitter.com/aEZftQrfm2
– Manoj Yadav (@Manoj_Yadav_8) October 9, 2025
A tweet of appreciation for Nadine de Klerk. When SA was 142/6, they came and chased 252. Under pressure. Despite all the odds.
She is that girl 🔥 pic.twitter.com/q0YynoPFd7– Devian (@kenwayandbeyond) October 9, 2025
A saving fifty from the captain and a powerful shot from Nadine de Klerk secured the victory for South Africa🔥#Indvsa #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/Fs3uoK70Ut
— Cric_empire (@Cric_empire_) October 9, 2025
Nadine de Clercq – 84*(54) 🤯
– She came into bat when South Africa were 142/6 and played one of the craziest innings ever.#INDWvSAW #Women’s World Cup 2025 pic.twitter.com/i2YgOq7Vju
– 100rav (@100rav63) October 9, 2025
What an attack Nadine de Klerk! 🫡South Africa needed 60 points from 36, and even the men’s team would have struggled to achieve that. But De Klerk achieved a miracle. Heartbreak for India and some serious questions for the Indian women’s team. #INDWvSAW #Women’s World Cup 2025 pic.twitter.com/is1WRPuf48
– 100rav (@100rav63) October 9, 2025
Nadine de Klerk’s stunning innings led South Africa to a thrilling win over India.
She received the POTM Award for her exceptional performance #CWC25 #Indvsa pic.twitter.com/bCaDh95yT3
– Arshit Yadav (@imArshit) October 9, 2025
Nadine de Klerk was simply brilliant at keeping the chase going after she lost her captain.
84 of 54 chases under difficult conditions.
Beth Mooney to Richa Ghosh and de Klerk show that women’s cricket bleeds health and character.🫡💯#INDWvSAW pic.twitter.com/nGlxHk8FFP– Ishasvi Jaiswal playing? (@kadaipaner_) October 9, 2025
Well deserved win for South Africa! What a player Nadine de Klerk is 🔥❤#nadinedeclerk #declerk #Indvssa #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/KyU7eFGchh
– Surya Vanshi II (@Surya_Vanshi_II) October 9, 2025
This was one of the greatest ODI innings played so well by Nadine de Klerk, our heroine ?????????????? pic.twitter.com/0oBNdgUQEt
– Clibo One (@Clibo01) October 9, 2025
South Africa beat India in the Women’s World Cup.
– India’s first defeat in the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/EYGiZYlpPA
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 9, 2025
2️⃣ wickets
8️⃣4️⃣ runs
Nadine de Klerk receives the award for best player of the match 💪#CWC25 #Indvssa pic.twitter.com/DvZcXOUfkZ— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 9, 2025
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