After yet another nail-biter at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, South Africa’s Chloe Tryon expressed satisfaction at her team’s fighting spirit following their three-wicket win over Bangladesh in Vizag. While the victory kept the Proteas’ campaign alive, Tryon admitted that her side is still far from their perfect game — but she’s proud of how they continue to grind out results under pressure.
“We knew spin was going to be a bit of a challenge. I think they were really smart with the way they bowled, they tested us quite a bit,” Tryon said after the match. “We just knew we had to be patient and keep it nice and simple. It’s just nice to still find ways to get over the line. It’s been two tight games, but we’re still finding ways to win, which is really exciting for this team. We still got a long way to go in this competition, we haven’t played our perfect game yet, but yes, we are slowly getting there.”
Reflecting on her experience of batting in front of large Indian crowds earlier in the tournament, Tryon said staying calm and sticking to her plans was key.
“I still stay positive in the way I want to go about it. The crowd of India, the crowd can play a big part, and you can put pressure on yourself for no reason,” she explained. “For me, it’s about cutting all of that out, sticking to my plans, and being really positive… In a tournament like this you want to be batting as long as you can, getting good partnerships, and thrive off that. Then we got finishers in back that made it look nice and easy, but for me it’s taking the responsibility.”
When asked about Bangladesh’s decision to bat first for the second consecutive game, Tryon admitted South Africa could have been more disciplined with the ball.
“I think they wanted to get a good score on the board and get their bowlers to bowl at that. They batted really well. They were really good in the first 22 overs… We started looking for things,” she said. “I felt like we were searching for a lot more for wickets instead of keeping it tight and creating pressure. That’s something we can reflect on and fix for the next game.”
Tryon also praised Bangladesh all-rounder Shorna Akter for her swing bowling and composure under pressure. “She has a beautiful swing, and you can see the talent she has,” Tryon said. “We just didn’t want to let her get away from us. She played a good innings, and even towards the end, you can still chase a lot.”
Tryon admitted that South Africa’s bowlers need to execute their death-over plans better, having leaked runs late in the innings. “We’ve got really good plans — it’s just about execution,” she said. “We’re probably not executing as much as we’d like. So, it’s about keeping things simple and sticking to what’s been working. We’ve got a couple of days before our next game, so we’ll go back to the drawing board.”
With several close games already in the tournament, Tryon believes the gap between the top and lower-ranked teams is closing fast. “I feel like the gap is closing. The team that stays calm the longest will get over the line,” she said. “Every single game is important in this World Cup. Bangladesh came really hard at us, put us in a really tough situation, it’s just about making sure we are playing our brand of cricket.”
As South Africa prepares for their next big clash against Sri Lanka, Tryon and her team remain focused on fine-tuning their execution while keeping their belief strong.
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