Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 84 guided South Africa to a three-wicket win over India with seven balls to spare in the ICC Women’s World Cup fixture on Thursday.

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt anchored the chase with 70 runs, while Chloe Tryon added 49 as South Africa recovered from 142/6 to reach 252/7 in 48.5 overs. The victory gave the Proteas four points and moved them into the top four of the standings. India suffered their first loss in three matches but remain in the top four.

Chasing 252, South Africa lost early wickets as Kranti Gaud dismissed Tazmin Brits for a three-ball duck. Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, and Sinalo Jafta also fell cheaply, leaving the Proteas in trouble at 81/5.

Wolvaardt and Tryon rebuilt the innings, adding 61 for the sixth wicket, before Tryon was dismi

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