Nadine de Klerk’s blistering 84 guided South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Despite Richa Ghosh’s superb 94, India’s total of 251 wasn’t enough as de Klerk’s heroics sealed the win

VISAKHAPATNAM: Nadine de Klerk hammered an unbeaten 84, while skipper Laura Wolvaardt anchored the innings with a patient 70 as South Africa defeated India by three wickets with seven balls to spare in Match 10 of the ICC Women’s World Cup here on Thursday.

De Klerk smashed 16 runs from three balls in the 47th over, leaving South Africa needing 23 from 18 balls. A four by de Klerk off Deepti Sharma in the 48th over made it 12 from 12. The all-rounder sealed victory with two sixes in three balls off Amanjot Kaur as South Africa, who were bowled out for 69 by

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