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Nadine De Klerk Shocks India with Superb 84* to Take Proteas Home in a World Cup Thriller

On Thursday, October 9 at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh scored 94 off 77 to power India to 251 all out in 49.5 overs.
After India slumped to 102/6 with 24 overs remaining, Richa Ghosh, batting at number eight, entered in India's middle overs to steer a recovery against the visiting South Africa attack.
A 51-run stand with Amanjot Kaur and an 88-run partnership with Sneh Rana helped Richa Ghosh push India past 250, striking 11 fours and four sixes to accelerate late.
Nadine de Klerk anchored the chase with an unbeaten 84 off 54 to guide South Africa women's cricket team to 252/7 in 48.5 overs, sealing a three-wicket win with seven balls remaining.
The innings also marked personal milestones for Richa Ghosh as she set the highest World Cup score at No.8 and reached 1,000 ODI runs in 1,010 balls.

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