ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: South Africa vs Bangladesh
South Africa and Bangladesh are facing off in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with the Proteas seeking to continue their winning streak and Bangladesh searching for their second tournament win.
Bangladesh's innings was revived by a 77-run stand between Rubya Haider and captain Nigar Sultana Joty, but South Africa struck back with key wickets, reducing Bangladesh to four down.
- Joty fell to Mlaba, caught at short cover while attempting to loft one over the fielder.
- Akter brought up her ninth ODI fifty but was soon run out, denting Bangladesh's hopes of posting a competitive total.
Nigar Joty's wicket was a significant breakthrough for South Africa.
Chloe Tryon provided the first breakthrough for South Africa, ending Bangladesh's fifty-run opening stand, and Nonkululeko Mlaba trapped Fargana Hoque out LBW.
Author's summary: South Africa seeks to continue winning momentum against Bangladesh.