India Women are set to face South Africa Women in the 10th match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 9.

India’s Strong Start to the Tournament

The Indian team has begun the World Cup with impressive form. The Women in Blue have secured convincing wins in their first two matches — against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. With these victories, India currently holds third place in the points table. The team will aim to continue their winning streak and collect their third consecutive win of the campaign.

South Africa’s Mixed Run So Far

South Africa Women have played two games in the tournament. They managed to win one and lose one, which places them in fifth position. The Proteas will look to bounce back and climb higher in the standings when they take on the in-form Indian side.

Head-to-Head Record

When it comes to previous encounters, India holds the upper hand. Out of 33 matches between the two teams, India has won 20, while South Africa has claimed 12 victories. One match ended with no result. This record gives India a psychological advantage heading into the contest.

What to Expect

The match promises to be an exciting battle between two competitive sides. India will look to extend their unbeaten run, while South Africa will aim to upset the hosts. However, with rain looming over Visakhapatnam, weather interruptions could determine how this much-awaited encounter unfolds.

Pitch Report

Jemimah Rodrigues shared her thoughts after an intense practice session in Visakhapatnam’s humid conditions. She said that “anything around 270 could well be a match-winning total” at this venue. The pitch at the ACA-VDCA Stadium generally supports batters early in the innings but gradually turns friendly for spinners as the game progresses.

The average first-innings score here stands at around 230 runs. Captains often prefer to chase because the ball tends to move early before the surface begins to grip. However, if India’s top order performs strongly, fans might witness a high-scoring contest — a potential Vizag run-fest.

Weather Report

As both teams prepare for the match in Visakhapatnam, the weather might pose a serious challenge. According to AccuWeather, there is a 75% chance of rain during the game, with heavy cloud cover likely throughout the day. The match could be interrupted or delayed if rain intensifies, making conditions difficult for both sides.

Squads

India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase