Late blunders cost Bangladesh Women as South Africa scrape past in last-over thriller

Bangladesh came agonisingly close to a historic win but were pipped at the finish thanks to late-fielding lapses as South Africa scraped a three-wicket victory with three balls left in a tense encounter in the Women’s World Cup. Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh rode on half-centuries from Sharmin Akhter (50) and Shorna Akter (51) to post a decent 232 at Visakhapatnam on Monday. For South Africa, Chloe Tryon anchored the innings with a crucial 62 off 69 balls, while Marizanne Kapp contributed a gritty fifty to keep South Africa in the chase. Nadine de Klerk then produced the finishing touch, an unbeaten 37 from 29 balls, steering her side to victory with audacious strokeplay. Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Nahida Akter...