South Africa survived a dramatic Bangladesh challenge to claim a three-wicket victory in a thrilling Women’s World Cup encounter, with key contributions from Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon helping them edge past their opponents. Nadine de Klerk, the hero in South Africa’s previous match against India, finished the game in style, hitting a boundary and a six in the final over to ensure her side emerged victorious.
SA vs BAN, Women's World Cup Highlights
Bangladesh, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, played cautiously but were unable to fully capitalise on starts from their openers Fargana Hoque and Rubya Haider. No.3 Sharmin Akter took on the role of anchor, while captain Nigar Sultana chipped in with cameo contributions. However, the scoring rate lagged, particularly in the