VISAKHAPATNAM: Chloé Tryon and Marizanne Kapp shone with the bat as the Proteas Women clinched another dramatic three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their fourth ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 league-stage encounter in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
Tryon, who was named Player of the Match, top-scored with a 69-ball 62 (6 fours, 1 six), while Kapp added 56 off 71 balls (4 fours, 1 six) in South Africa’s successful run chase. The Proteas overhauled Bangladesh’s total of 232/6, which was highlighted by Shorna Akter’s 51* off 35 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes).
The Tigresses won the toss and opted to bat first, with openers Fargana Hoque (30) and Rubya Haider (25) providing a solid start. The pair brought up a 50-run opening stand within 16 overs before Tryon (1/41) made the breakthrough by dismissing Haider.
After a period of consolidation, Hoque became the next batter to fall when Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/42) trapped her LBW, leaving Bangladesh at 73/2 at the halfway mark. Another key partnership then developed between Sharmin Akter (50) and captain Nigar Sultana (32), propelling Bangladesh to 150/2 after 40 overs.
With the visitors looking to accelerate, Mlaba struck again in the 41st over with Sultana caught at extra cover. Shortly after, Sharmin Akter brought up her ninth career fifty before being run out following sharp work from Anneke Bosch and wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta, reducing Bangladesh to 164/4 in the 43rd over.
Despite losing momentum, Bangladesh finished strongly as Shorna Akter launched a late assault, registering her maiden half-century to take the Tigresses past the 200-run mark. Although wickets fell towards the end, including another run out and a wicket for Nadine de Klerk (1/39), Bangladesh closed on 232/6.
In response, South Africa made a shaky start when Tazmin Brits (0) was caught and bowled by Nahida Akter (2/44). However, Laura Wolvaardt (31) and Bosch (28) steadied the innings with a 50-run stand, guiding their side to 53/1 after 13 overs.
Just as the Proteas appeared settled, Bangladesh hit back with a flurry of wickets. A mix of sharp bowling and fielding saw Wolvaardt, Bosch, Annerie Dercksen (2), and Sinalo Jafta (4) dismissed in quick succession. Wickets from Ritu Moni (1/29), Rabeya Khan (1/48), and Fahima Khatun (1/51) triggered a collapse, leaving South Africa reeling at 78/5 in the 23rd over.
With 155 runs still required, Kapp and Tryon joined forces to rebuild the innings. The experienced duo combined superbly, adding a 50-run partnership to lift South Africa to 133/5 after 33 overs. Kapp continued her fine form, notching up her 16th career fifty before being caught at mid-off off the bowling of Nahida Akter, ending a vital 78-run stand.
Tryon then formed another crucial partnership with de Klerk (37*). The pair took the game deep, with Tryon reaching her 14th half-century before being run out in the closing stages. De Klerk once again held her nerve, much like in the previous match against India, steering the Proteas home alongside Masabata Klaas (10*) with just three balls remaining.
The victory sees South Africa climb to third place in the standings with six points, as they prepare for their next fixture against Sri Lanka on Friday, 17 October at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Proteas Women Squad – ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans), Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans), Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions), Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions), Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province), Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions), Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans), Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans), Karabo Meso (DP World Lions), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions), Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), and Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
Travelling Reserve
Miané Smit (Fidelity Titans)
Fixtures – ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Friday, 17 October at 11h30 – South Africa vs Sri Lanka (R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo)
Tuesday, 21 October at 11h30 – South Africa vs Pakistan (R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo)
Saturday, 25 October at 11h30 – South Africa vs Australia (Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore)
Wednesday, 29 October at 11h30 – Semi-final 1 (TBC)
Thursday, 30 October at 11h30 – Semi-final 2 (Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai)
Sunday, 02 November at 11h30 – Final (TBC)
**All times are SAST
Source: cricket.co.za
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