Overview:
In terms of the H2H record, India and South Africa have faced each other 33 times. India have won 20 games against SA, who have pocketed 12 wins. 1 match didn’t have any result.
The Indian women’s cricket team is set to take on South Africa in Match number 10 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 9, 2025. The match is set to be held in Vizag.
India will be wanting to build from their performance against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in this tournament. South Africa, who were outclassed by England in their tournament opener, made a comeback to down New Zealand in their 2nd outing.
8 teams will vie it out for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.
What is the Context of the IND vs SA match?
The Indian Women’s squad boasts of several key names, who would be keen to express themselves. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has key personnel in the mix and will be favourites to seize the opportunity when presented in the match’s crucial moments.
It’s expected to be a crunch contest in Vizag where a famed Indian side is out to defeat the Proteas Women.
For South Africa, they have had two different performances and the 2nd one is what they will want to replicate once again.
Interestingly, this is the first clash of the tournament in Vizag, So it remains to be seen how India and South Africa get going.
In terms of the H2H record, India and South Africa have faced each other 33 times. India have won 20 games against SA, who have pocketed 12 wins. 1 match didn’t have any result.
The stadium has hosted 5 matches (Women’s ODIs) to date. India have a strong record here, winning 5 out of 5 games. They beat England twice in 2010 and Sri Lanka thrice in 2014.
The Women’s ODI World Cup 10th match between India and SA will start at 3pm IST on October 9 in Vizag.
India – Probable Playing XI
Smriti Mandhana: The southpaw has been in dream form and was a force in the recently concluded Women’s ODI series against Australia. She owns over 4900 runs with 32 fifties and 13 hundreds. She scored 8 runs versus Sri Lanka and 23 against Pakistan.
Pratika Rawal: 25-year-old Pratika Rawal is playing her maiden ODI World Cup. She has so far impressed in her career, scoring 870 runs from 19 matches.
Jemimah Rodrigues: A key figure who can be used as a floater, provides experience. In 53 matches, she has 1489 runs with two tons and 7 fifties. This is her maiden World Cup.
Harmanpreet Kaur: With 4189 WODI runs, the Indian skipper boasts pedigree. In 28 World Cup games, Harmanpreet has over 900 runs at 49-plus (50s: 4, 100s: 3).
Harleen Deol: The player is featuring in her maiden ODI World Cup. Deol owns 975 WODI runs at 33.62. She has a key role to play.
Richa Ghosh (wk): The youngster has to step in and provide the fireworks in the lower middle order. Richa owns 947 runs at 27.85.
Deepti Sharma: A fierce player, Deepti is a world class all-rounder She owns 2602 WODI runs and has picked 146 wickets. In the World Cup, she has 350-plus runs and 20 scalps.
Amanjot Kaur: The player owns 14 wickets from 10 matches at 28.85. With the bat, she has hit 155 runs at 19-plus.
Sneh Rana: 31-year-old Rana is another big gun in this side. She has 54 WODI scalps from 40 games. 14 of her wickets have come in the World Cup.
Kranti Goud: The speedster will aim to show her control and finesse. She owns 18 wickets in Women’s ODIs from 9 matches.
Shree Charani: The spinner will lead Team India’s unit with the ball. Shree has pedigree and class.
Player to watch out for (Smriti Mandhana): The swashbuckling opener will aim to be aggressive from the start. She will fancy facing the Proteas Women and look to dominate.
South Africa – Probable Playing XI
Laura Wolvaardt (c): The star Proteas Women batter owns 776 World Cup runs from 17 matches. Overall, she has managed 4670 runs from 112 matches. She scored 5 runs vs ENG-W and 14 vs NZ-W.
Tazmin Brits : She has scored 1525 runs from 41 matches. She has hit 7 tons and 2 fifties. In 7 WC games, she owns 158 runs. She slammed a ton against NZ-W.
Marianne Kapp: She boasts plenty of experience and pedigree. She has 3321 runs at 35-plus (100s: 4, 50s: 15). 469 of her runs have come at the Women’s World Cup.
Sune Luus: She is a promising figure. Luus went past 2500 runs. She hit an 83* versus NZ-W. Over 430 of her runs have come at the World Cup.
Anneke Bosch: She needs to have a good game after scoring a duck in her previous outing.
Chloe Tryon: In 117 matches, she has scored 2118 at 26-plus. She has hit 13 fifties to date. 241 of her runs have come at the World Cup.
Sinalo Jafta (wk): In 43 matches (27 innings), she has managed 230 runs.
Nadine de Klerk: She is playing in her 52nd WODI match. So far, she has claimed 60 wickets at 27-plus.
Nondumiso Shangase: In her 18 WODIs to date, she has picked 9 wickets at a woeful 64.77.
Nonkululeko Mlaba: In 39 WODIs, she owns 38 wickets. This is her maiden World Cup.
Ayabonga Khaka: In 17 WC games, she owns 18 wickets. Overall in WODIs, she has 137 wickets from 114 matches.
Player to watch out for (Laura Wolvaardt): The experienced Proteas ace will aim to make her presence felt with some quality runs.
Pitch Report & Venue Conditions
The Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam generally offers a batter-friendly surface. Anything around 270 will be competitive here. Notably, spinners often come into play as the match advances. Their accuracy and consistency will be key. However, things could be on the slower side given rain is predicted to happen on the match day between India and SA.
Match Prediction – Who Has the Upper Hand?
All things considered, Vizag is set to offer a mixed wicket. Both sides have decent batting names and one can expect an even duel with spinners coming into play. India are the favourites given their experience. South Africa should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.
FAQs About IND vs SA Playing 11
Who are the key players in the IND vs SA clash?
For India, Smriti Mandhana can keep her side in the hunt for runs. For the South Africa women’s team, swashbuckling batter and opener Laura Wolvaardt is a massive figure.