Nadine de Klerk’s majestic half-century powered South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the ongoing Women’s World Cup.

South Africa recovered from an early batting collapse in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

De Klerk’s fightback stunned India as South Africa chased 252 in the penultimate over. With 12 needed for 12 balls, de Klerk slammed two sixes off Amanjot Kaur in the second last over to seal the deal for the Proteas. She remained unbeaten on the crease with 84 runs off just 54 balls under her belt.

The result gave South Africa their second consecutive victory while India suffered their first defeat of the tournament.

India struck twice early in the innings. Kranti Goud provided the first breakthrough, removing Tazmin Brits, before Amanjot Kaur added to the pressu

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