In a gripping ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 encounter at Visakhapatnam, Chloe Tryon nearly scripted one of the greatest chases in tournament history. Her flamboyant yet composed 62 off 69 balls almost pulled South Africa across the line in a thrilling finish against Bangladesh. What began as a cautious pursuit of 233 turned into a roller-coaster of emotions, and it was Chloe Tryon’s fearless striking and calm temperament that stood tall amidst chaos as South Africa eventually clinched a nerve-jangling three-wicket win with just three balls remaining.
Bangladesh’s Balanced Batting Display
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh Women crafted a competitive total of 232/6 in 50 overs, built around crucial partnerships and disciplined stroke play. Sharmin Akhter (50 off 77) provided the perfect anchor at the top, steering through the early overs against South Africa’s pace attack. Nigar Sultana (32 off 42) added fluency through the middle phase, rotating strike effortlessly and punishing the loose deliveries.
But it was Shorna Akter’s blistering unbeaten 51 off 35 balls that gave Bangladesh the finishing flourish they desperately needed. Her aggressive stroke play in the final overs, coupled with deft placement, lifted Bangladesh from a modest total to a challenging one. Their innings reflected balance and intent a mix of patience and aggression leaving South Africa a tricky chase under lights.
Despite the bowlers’ disciplined effort, South Africa’s fielding looked slightly off in patches, allowing Bangladesh to squeeze extra runs. Still, the Proteas were content chasing a score that looked achievable but certainly not easy.
South Africa’s Chase Falters Early
The chase began nervously for South Africa. Tazmin Brits fell early for a duck, followed soon by Laura Wolvaardt (31 off 56), who couldn’t convert her start. At 3/58, the innings seemed to be drifting toward uncertainty. Bangladesh’s spinners, led by Nahida Akter, bowled with precision, varying pace and teasing batters into false strokes.
That’s when Marizanne Kapp (56 off 71) stepped up with trademark determination. Alongside Anneke Bosch (28 off 35), Kapp rebuilt the innings with a steady partnership that reignited South Africa’s chase. The two mixed caution with aggression, running hard and punishing short deliveries. But when Bosch and Sune Luus fell in quick succession, South Africa again teetered on the edge, needing a savior.
Chloe Tryon’s Counter-Attack and Near Heroics
Cometh the crisis, cometh Chloe Tryon. Walking in under immense pressure, she began cautiously, gauging the pitch and rotating strike. Once settled, she unleashed her power—lofting spinners straight down the ground, cutting pacers past point, and keeping the scoreboard ticking when others struggled.
Tryon’s ability to manipulate the field stood out. Every time Bangladesh sensed an opening, she found a boundary. Her partnership with Kapp steadied South Africa, but it was her alliance with Nadine de Klerk (37 off 29) that truly shifted momentum. The pair stitched together a crucial stand that swung the pendulum back in South Africa’s favor, bringing the required rate down to manageable levels.
With composure and power, Chloe Tryon launched South Africa into the final stretch, targeting the off-side gaps and never shying away from pressure. Even as wickets fell around her, her confidence never wavered. Bangladesh’s bowlers tried everything—pace off, yorker’s, wide lines—but Chloe Tryon found ways to respond, nearly taking her team home in a chase that had seemed lost midway.
Her dismissal in the penultimate over briefly reignited Bangladesh’s hopes, but by then, the damage had been done. The Proteas held their nerve, crossing the finish line with three balls to spare, ending at 235/7 in 49.3 overs.
Bangladesh’s Missed Opportunity
For Bangladesh, it was heartbreak. Their bowlers fought valiantly, keeping the match alive until the very end. Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khan bowled with guile, while the fielders supported them admirably. Yet, missed chances in the deep and a few loose overs under pressure proved fatal.
They had the match within reach, but Chloe Tryon’s brilliance and South Africa’s determination snatched it away.
In a contest that swung from one end to another, Chloe Tryon’s fearless 62 became the defining narrative. Her innings embodied control, aggression, and resilience in equal measure. While she may have fallen short of staying till the end, her knock was the backbone of South Africa’s thrilling win—a performance that reminded everyone why she is among the most impactful all-rounders in modern women’s cricket. For Bangladesh, it was a match of lessons; for Tryon and South Africa, it was a statement of belief under fire.
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