RSAW vs BANW recap starts with pure drama. Imagine this: three balls left, eight runs needed, and Nadine de Klerk smashes a six to seal the deal. That’s how South Africa Women pulled off an epic 3-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in the 14th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Played on October 13, 2025, at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, this game had everything—early collapses, heroic comebacks, dropped catches, and a nail-biting finish.
South Africa chased down 233 with just three balls to spare, finishing at 235/7. Bangladesh posted a competitive 232/6, thanks to Shorna Akter’s explosive unbeaten fifty. But fielding errors cost them dearly. This win boosted South Africa to third on the points table, while Bangladesh slipped to sixth.
Why was this match so thrilling? South Africa were reeling at 78/5, staring at defeat. Then, Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp rebuilt, and de Klerk finished strong. It’s the kind of game that reminds us why women’s cricket is booming.
In this RSAW vs BANW recap, we’ll break it all down. From toss to final ball, player heroes, tactics, and what it means for the tournament. Stick around—cricket fans, this one’s for you.
Match Overview: Setting the Stage for RSAW vs BANW Thriller
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is heating up, and this 14th match was a highlight. Held under overcast skies in Visakhapatnam, the venue’s 28,000 capacity saw fans on the edge of their seats.
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat. Captain Nigar Sultana explained: “We wanted to put runs on the board to give our bowlers a chance.” South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt admitted she’d have bowled first, expecting dew later.
Broadcast details? Streamed on JioHotstar, TV on Star Sports Network. Umpires: Candace la Borde and Jacqueline Williams. Third umpire: Sarah Dambanevana. Referee: Trudy Anderson.
Conditions played a role. The pitch favored spinners, and dew in the second innings helped the chase. Bangladesh aimed for 220+, but ended with 232/6. South Africa stumbled early but won by 3 wickets.
This wasn’t just any game. It echoed South Africa’s previous thriller against India, where de Klerk also starred. Bangladesh, after beating Pakistan, had lost three straight.
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Bangladesh Innings: Building Steady, Finishing Strong in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Bangladesh’s batting was smart and patient. They started slow but exploded late, setting a tough target.
Opener Sharmin Akhter anchored with 50 off 77 balls. She hit six fours, steady against South Africa’s pace.
Rubya Haider added 25 off 52 in a 53-run opening stand. Fargana Hoque scored 30 off 76 before lbw to Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Nigar Sultana (32 off 42) and Sharmin added 77 for the third wicket. But at 150/3 in 40 overs, they needed acceleration.
Enter Shorna Akter. Her unbeaten 51 off 35 balls included three fours and three sixes. It was the fastest fifty by a Bangladeshi in women’s ODIs. She targeted long-on, transforming 195/6 into 232/6.
Ritu Moni smashed 19* off 8, with three fours in her first three balls off Kapp.
Milestones: 50 in 15.1 overs, 100 in 29.6, 150 in 39.6, 200 in 47.3.
Powerplay: 28/0 in first 10 overs.
They faced 126 dot balls early, but it paid off. As Nigar said, “We built partnerships without losing wickets in powerplay.”
South Africa’s bowlers? Mlaba took 2-42, de Klerk 1-39, Tryon 1-41. Kapp was economical at 0-27 but wicketless.
Bangladesh Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargana Hoque | 30 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 39.47 | lbw b Mlaba |
| Rubya Haider | 25 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 48.08 | c de Klerk b Tryon |
| Sharmin Akhter | 50 | 77 | 6 | 0 | 64.94 | run out (Bosch/Jafta) |
| Nigar Sultana (c & wk) | 32 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 76.19 | c Wolvaardt b Mlaba |
| Shorna Akter | 51* | 35 | 3 | 3 | 145.71 | not out |
| Sobhana Mostary | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 | run out (Sekhukhune) |
| Rabeya Khan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | b de Klerk |
| Ritu Moni | 19* | 8 | 3 | 0 | 237.50 | not out |
Extras: 16 (lb 4, w 12) Total: 232/6 (50 overs, RR: 4.64) Did not bat: Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over | Batter Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 16.1 | Rubya Haider |
| 2 | 73 | 24.6 | Fargana Hoque |
| 3 | 150 | 40.1 | Nigar Sultana |
| 4 | 164 | 42.3 | Sharmin Akhter |
| 5 | 195 | 46.4 | Sobhana Mostary |
| 6 | 195 | 46.6 | Rabeya Khan |
South Africa Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marizanne Kapp | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Masabata Klaas | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 3.67 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 9 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 4.33 |
| Chloe Tryon | 10 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 4.10 |
| Tumi Sekhukhune | 9 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 6.33 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 10 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 4.20 |
Bangladesh’s innings showed growth. From a slow start, Shorna’s knock was a game-changer. But was 232 enough? Dew said no.
South Africa Innings: From Collapse to Glory in RSAW vs BANW Chase
South Africa’s chase was a rollercoaster. They needed 233, but early wickets hurt.
Tazmin Brits fell for a duck—her second in a row—caught and bowled by Nahida Akter. Brits, with five ODI tons in 2025, couldn’t deliver.
Laura Wolvaardt (31 off 56) and Anneke Bosch (28 off 35) added 55. But a mix-up run out Wolvaardt, and Bosch sliced to mid-off.
At 62/3, then 78/5 after Annerie Dercksen (2) was bowled by Rabeya’s beauty and Sinalo Jafta (4) by Fahima.
Enter Kapp (56 off 71) and Tryon (62 off 69). Their 85-run stand revived hopes. Kapp hit a six for fifty, but fell to Nahida.
Tryon survived drops—on 46 at deep midwicket—and hit a six. But run out at 198/7.
De Klerk’s unbeaten 37 off 29, with four fours and a six, won it. A drop by Shorna in the penultimate over was crucial. Masabata Klaas (10*) supported.
Milestones: 50 in 12.6 overs, 100 in 26.4, 150 in 38.5, 200 in 45.4.
Powerplay: 39/1.
Dew helped, as Wolvaardt noted: “Dew was a factor.”
Bangladesh’s spinners shone: Nahida 2-44, Rabeya 1-48, Fahima 1-51, Moni 1-29.
But drops cost them. As BBC reported, “Bangladesh will surely feel defeats don’t come more painful.”
South Africa Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | 31 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 55.36 | run out (Hoque/Sultana) |
| Tazmin Brits | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c&b Nahida |
| Anneke Bosch | 28 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 80.00 | c Mostary b Moni |
| Annerie Dercksen | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 | b Rabeya |
| Marizanne Kapp | 56 | 71 | 4 | 1 | 78.87 | c Shorna b Nahida |
| Sinalo Jafta (wk) | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30.77 | b Fahima |
| Chloe Tryon | 62 | 69 | 6 | 1 | 89.86 | run out (Moni) |
| Nadine de Klerk | 37* | 29 | 4 | 1 | 127.59 | not out |
| Masabata Klaas | 10* | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 | not out |
Extras: 5 (b 2, w 2, nb 1) Total: 235/7 (49.3 overs, RR: 4.75) Did not bat: Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over | Batter Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1.1 | Tazmin Brits |
| 2 | 58 | 15.0 | Laura Wolvaardt |
| 3 | 62 | 15.2 | Anneke Bosch |
| 4 | 64 | 18.1 | Annerie Dercksen |
| 5 | 78 | 22.1 | Sinalo Jafta |
| 6 | 163 | 40.2 | Marizanne Kapp |
| 7 | 198 | 44.5 | Chloe Tryon |
Bangladesh Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marufa Akter | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Nahida Akter | 9.3 | 1 | 44 | 2 | 4.60 |
| Rabeya Khan | 10 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 4.80 |
| Fahima Khatun | 10 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 5.10 |
| Ritu Moni | 10 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 2.90 |
| Shorna Akter | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
| Sobhana Mostary | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 |
This innings showed South Africa’s depth. From 78/5, they chased 233. Epic resilience.
Standout Players: Heroes Shining in RSAW vs BANW ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Who stole the show? Let’s profile the stars.
Chloe Tryon: Player of the Match Magic
Chloe Tryon earned Player of the Match with 62 off 69. She also took a wicket bowling.
Tryon, 31, is a left-hand bat and slow left-arm bowler. In ODIs, she has 2,000+ runs and 100+ wickets. Her calf niggle didn’t stop her.
She said: “I’ve got no words. We backed ourselves to chase eight an over in the last ten.”
Her six off Rabeya was huge. Alt attribute for image: Chloe Tryon batting in RSAW vs BANW recap ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Marizanne Kapp: All-Round Reliability
Kapp’s 56 off 71 was crucial. She hit four fours and a six.
The 35-year-old all-rounder has 3,000+ ODI runs and 150+ wickets. In World Cups, she’s a clutch performer.
Her partnership with Tryon: 85 runs. “Kapp and Tryon put South Africa back on track,” reports said.
Watch her fifty-six on YouTube: Marizanne Kapp 56 vs Bangladesh
Shorna Akter: Bangladesh’s Rising Star
Shorna’s 51* off 35 was breathtaking. Three sixes, fastest Bangladeshi ODI fifty.
The 18-year-old all-rounder showed power. Nigar: “She showed how we should bat.”
In her young career, she’s emerging. But her drop of de Klerk hurt.
Nadine de Klerk: The Finisher Returns
De Klerk’s 37* off 29 won it. Four fours, one six.
She did the same vs India (unbeaten 84). “Nadine de Klerk again,” fans tweeted.
Her ODI stats: 1,000+ runs, 50+ wickets. Clutch under pressure.
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Tactical Breakdown: What Tipped the Scales in South Africa vs Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Battle
Tactics defined this game. Bangladesh relied on spin, South Africa on middle-order fight.
Bangladesh’s spinners took 5 wickets. Nahida’s lengths were tight, Rabeya’s legbreak to Dercksen: “Ball of the tournament.”
But dew hurt. “We couldn’t grip the ball,” Nigar said. Rope dried the outfield at drinks.
South Africa bowled slow, as Wolvaardt wanted: “We tried to bowl as slow as possible.”
Fielding? Bangladesh dropped Tryon twice and de Klerk once. “Missed chances under pressure,” Cricinfo noted.
Run rates: Bangladesh 4.64, South Africa 4.75. Powerplays: BAN 28/0, SA 39/1.
Turning points:
- Shorna’s onslaught: 37 in last 3 overs.
- SA collapse: 4/20 in 44 balls.
- Kapp-Tryon stand: 85 runs.
- De Klerk’s drop and six.
Did spin win or lose? Dew gave SA edge, but resilience mattered.
Tactical analysis on Cricinfo: Match Report
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Post-Match Reactions: Emotions Run High After RSAW vs BANW Drama
Quotes captured the heart.
Chloe Tryon: “Nerve-wrecking, but happy we got over the line. We stayed calm.”
Nigar Sultana: “I’m proud of my girls—they fought till the last ball. They’re young and emotional, but gave 110%.” She highlighted Shorna: “She showed character.”
Laura Wolvaardt: “A lot closer than we’d like. Our lower order is scoring runs—good to know.”
BBC: “Heartbreak for Bangladesh.” Fans on X: “De Klerk is unstoppable!” (From searches, reactions were buzzing.)
Nigar on team: “Be proud—we have three more games.”
These words show growth in women’s cricket.
Watch interviews: ICC Highlights
Tournament Implications: How RSAW vs BANW Shakes Up ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Standings
This win matters big.
South Africa: 3 wins, 1 loss, 6 points, NRR -0.618. Third behind Australia (7 pts, +1.353) and England (6 pts, +1.864).
Bangladesh: 1 win, 3 losses, 2 points, NRR -0.263. Sixth.
SA’s semi-final path: Games vs Sri Lanka (Oct 17), Pakistan, Australia. Wins could secure spot.
Bangladesh vs Australia (Oct 16)—tough, but momentum from fight.
Table as of Oct 14:
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table
| Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1.353 |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.864 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.618 |
| India | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.682 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.245 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.263 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.526 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.887 |
SA’s three chases show momentum. Bangladesh’s youth: Learning curve.
Next: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (Oct 14).
If SA beats Australia, top spot possible.
Fan Reactions and Highlights: Buzz Around RSAW vs BANW on Social Media
From X and web: Fans loved the thriller.
“Shorna Akter is a star! But that drop… ouch.” – Common tweet.
“SA’s lower order is unbeatable.” – Reactions post-match.
Highlights: ICC’s video has 100k+ views Watch Here
NDTV: “Final-over thriller.”
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Historical Context: RSAW vs BANW in Women’s Cricket
South Africa dominates head-to-head: 18 wins, Bangladesh 2.
In World Cups, SA won both previous meetings.
Bangladesh’s growth: From minnows to beating Pakistan.
SA’s 2023 final run shows experience.
This match adds to rivalry.
Why This Matters for Women’s Cricket
Games like this boost visibility. ICC pushes equality.
Fans: More thrillers ahead.
Conclusion: RSAW vs BANW Recap Wraps a Classic
RSAW vs BANW recap: South Africa edged Bangladesh in a thrilling chase, winning by 3 wickets in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025’s 14th match.
Heroes like Tryon, Kapp, de Klerk shone. Bangladesh fought hard, Shorna impressed.
This game highlights women’s cricket depth.
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RSAW vs BANW Recap: FAQs for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
1. What was the final result in the RSAW vs BANW recap of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
South Africa Women won by 3 wickets in a thrilling chase, reaching 235/7 in 49.3 overs to beat Bangladesh’s 232/6. Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 37 sealed it with a final-over six. This victory moved SA to third on the points table. Full scorecard.
2. When and where was the RSAW vs BANW match played in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
The 14th match occurred on October 13, 2025, at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India. Bangladesh won the toss and batted first under overcast skies, setting up a dew-affected chase. Capacity: 28,000. Broadcast on JioHotstar and Star Sports. Venue guide.
3. Who won the Player of the Match in RSAW vs BANW ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
Chloe Tryon earned Player of the Match for her 62 off 69 balls and a wicket. Her 85-run stand with Marizanne Kapp revived South Africa from 78/5. Tryon said, “We stayed calm and backed ourselves.” A must-watch for women’s cricket highlights fans.
4. How did Shorna Akter perform in the Bangladesh innings during RSAW vs BANW recap?
Shorna Akter smashed an unbeaten 51 off 35 balls (3×4, 3×6), the fastest fifty by a Bangladeshi in women’s ODIs. Her late onslaught added 37 runs in the final overs, boosting Bangladesh to 232/6. Captain Nigar Sultana praised her character. Highlights video.
5. What caused South Africa’s collapse in the RSAW vs BANW chase?
South Africa slumped to 78/5 after losing Tazmin Brits (duck), Laura Wolvaardt (run out), Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen (to Rabeya’s legbreak), and Sinalo Jafta. Bangladesh’s spinners, led by Nahida Akter (2-44), dominated early. Resilience from the middle order turned it around.
6. Why did fielding errors cost Bangladesh the RSAW vs BANW match?
Bangladesh dropped Chloe Tryon (on 46) and Nadine de Klerk (with 10 needed), plus earlier chances. These lapses in the final overs allowed South Africa’s thrilling 3-wicket win. Dew hampered grip, as Nigar noted post-match. Key to South Africa vs Bangladesh women’s cricket upsets.
7. How did dew factor into the RSAW vs BANW ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 outcome?
Dew in Visakhapatnam made the ball slippery, aiding South Africa’s chase. Bangladesh struggled with spin grip after 30 overs, conceding boundaries. A rope dried the outfield at drinks. Wolvaardt admitted it helped, turning a potential loss into victory.
8. What is the updated points table after RSAW vs BANW in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
South Africa (3 wins, 6 points, NRR -0.618) rose to third; Bangladesh (1 win, 2 points, NRR -0.263) fell to sixth. Australia leads with 7 points. This win boosts SA’s semi-final hopes. Live points table.
9. Who were the top bowlers in RSAW vs BANW women’s cricket match?
For Bangladesh: Nahida Akter (2-44), Rabeya Khan (1-48 with a match-ball). For South Africa: Nonkululeko Mlaba (2-42). Spinners ruled, with 5 wickets from Bangladesh’s attack. Check our bowling stats analysis.
10. What are the key highlights and reactions from RSAW vs BANW recap?
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Highlights: De Klerk’s winning six, Shorna’s fireworks, Tryon-Kapp 85-run stand. Reactions: Tryon called it “nerve-wrecking”; Nigar proud of her young team’s fight. Fans buzzed on social media. Relive via ICC YouTube. Share your thoughts below!