The ICC Women's World Cup witnessed a breathtaking drama tonight as Nadine de Klerk powered South Africa to an improbable three-wicket victory over the previously unbeaten hosts, India, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. De Klerk’s sensational, unbeaten 84 off just 54 balls orchestrated a stunning turnaround after India had staged a dramatic recovery of their own.

Set a competitive target of 252, the Proteas chase was struggling after the departure of skipper Laura Wolvaardt for a solid 70. South Africa found themselves needing a steep run rate with their lower order exposed. It was at this crucial juncture that the all-rounder Nadine de Klerk seized the moment.

De Klerk launched a ferocious counter-attack, targeting the Indian spinners and quicks with equal

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