VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA - OCTOBER 09: Nonkululeko Mlaba of South Africa bowls during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between India and South Africa at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on October 09, 2025 in Visakhapatnam, India. (Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
South Africa’s national women’s cricket team are back in the hunt at the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka following back-to-back wins at the tournament.
After suffering a humiliating first-up defeat to England, Laura Wolvaardt’s team hit back with wins against New Zealand and India, two of the strongest sides in the world, to get back into contention.
Next up for the South Africans is a match against the dangerous Bangladesh side on Monday in Visakhapatnam, India.
South Africa will be full of confidence after their stunning win against India late last week, where number eight batter Nadine de Klerk smashed a stunning half century to guide the Proteas home.
They are now hot favourites going into the game against Bangladesh, at 1.16 to win, according to Betway, while Bangladesh are at 5.20.
South Africa are also 1.20 to hit the most fours in the match, with Bangladesh quoted at 4.95.
There are also a number of other options available, including best batter and best bowler.
As things stand, Wolvaardt (3.05) is seen as the top batter, with Tazmin Brits just behind her at 3.55, while the “top-ranked” Bangladesh batter is Nigar Saltana Joty at 8.75.
Among the bowlers, Marizanne Kapp is at 4.15, with Nonkululeko Mlaba at 4.55.
All Betway odds correct at time of writing and subject to change.
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