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Match 10 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 pits host nation India against South Africa. India enters the match with formidable momentum, having secured two consecutive victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan to top the points table. South Africa’s form has been inconsistent. They began with a heavy loss to England but rebounded with a decisive win over the Kiwis. A victory for the Proteas in the India vs South Africa clash is essential to stabilize their Net Run Rate (NRR) and maintain pace in the semi-final race.

In recent history, however, India holds a critical psychological edge, having won the last five consecutive 50-over encounters against this South African unit. Harmanpreet Singh and co. will be looking to extend this win streak against the Laura Wolvaardt-led Proteas side.

Key Players (India)

A batting contingent, including World No. 1 Smriti Mandhana, will be hoping the top order batter finds her form and gets going in this tournament, with big games coming up. Historically, South Africa has been Smriti’s favorite opponents, and she is 94 runs away from becoming the only woman to score 1000 runs against South Africa.

Furthermore, Harleen Deol, who is India’s top scorer in this World Cup, will be tasked with anchoring the innings with the help of her skipper and Jemimah Rodrigues. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, along with the young and exciting Kranti Goud, will be difficult to navigate for the Proteas batting order.

India W Predicted Playing XI

Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Raval, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Goud, Renuka Singh Thakur.

Key Players (South Africa)

Tasmin Brits is the pick of the bunch, and her 5 ODI centuries in 2025 are also a calendar year record, a testament to her potential to wreak havoc. Her partner-in-crime and Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt will be eager to put on a good show against India. Marizanne Kapp, the No. 2nd-ranked all-rounder in ODI, provides a considerable threat with both Bat and Ball.

South Africa W Predicted Playing XI

Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tyron (VC), Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkukuleko. Mlaba

India vs South Africa match overview: Date, Time, Venue

The high-stakes India vs South Africa clash is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025. The venue is the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). The local Indian start time is 3:00 PM IST.

India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 33, India won: 20, South Africa won: 12, No result: 1

India vs South Africa Pitch Report

The ACA-VDCA Stadium pitch is generally batter-friendly with good bounce. The average first-innings score in ODIs here is approximately 230. A key tactical factor in the India vs South Africa clash will be the pitch’s tendency to support spin significantly as the game progresses, with leg-break bowlers historically recording the best. average. Both teams may choose to bat first, setting a dominant score to maximize the second-innings impact of their spin attack.

Visakhapatnam Weather Report

Hot and humid conditions are forecast. High evening humidity risks dew, which may make the ball slippery. The pitch will still hold firm in the second innings, and spin will eventually come out on top.

India vs South Africa streaming details

Match 10 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup between India vs South Africa will be televised on the Star Sports Network and will be available for streaming on the JioHotstar App.