The tenth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises an enthralling contest as India Women lock horns with South Africa Women on October 9th at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The action begins at 3:00 PM IST, setting the stage for one of the most awaited clashes of the tournament.
India have begun their campaign with dominant all-round performances. In their opening game against Sri Lanka, they recovered from 124/6 to post a DLS-adjusted 271, thanks to valuable lower-order runs. Their bowlers then took charge, dismissing Sri Lanka for 211 to seal a 59-run win. In the high-voltage clash against Pakistan, India posted 247, before bowling out the opposition for 159 — securing a commanding 88-run victory to stay unbeaten.
South Africa, on the other hand, endured a shaky start. In their first match, they were skittled for just 69 against England and lost by 10 wickets. However, they made a remarkable turnaround in their next outing versus New Zealand — bowling them out for 231 and chasing down the target comfortably with 6 wickets and 9.1 overs to spare.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Goud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (WK), Sneh Rana
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
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
Players to watch out:
Richa Ghosh
After scoring just 2 in the opening match against Sri Lanka, Richa Ghosh made a strong comeback against Pakistan. Walking in at 201/6, she played a crucial unbeaten knock of 36* off 20 balls at a strike rate of 175, lifting India’s total to 247. Her ability to score quickly under pressure and her sharp wicketkeeping make her one of India’s most impactful players. Overall, she has played 45 ODIs, scoring 947 runs with a best of 96.
Deepti Sharma
Deepti has been India’s standout all-rounder in this tournament. In the opener against Sri Lanka, she scored 53 runs and took 3/54, followed by another solid show against Pakistan where she contributed 25 runs and claimed 3/45. Her consistency with both bat and ball continues to make a difference in India’s performances. Overall, she has featured in 114 ODIs, scoring 2602 runs (best of 188) and taking 146 wickets (best of 6/20).
Sune Luus
After scoring just 2 runs against England, Sune Luus bounced back in fine style versus New Zealand. Her composed knock of 83* off 114 balls (9 fours, 1 six) helped South Africa chase down 232 comfortably. Her experience and calmness in the middle order make her a vital part of the team. Across 136 ODIs, she has scored 2574 runs (best of 107*) and taken 116 wickets (best of 6/36).
Masabata Klaas
Despite going wicketless so far with figures of 0/18 and 0/36 against England and New Zealand respectively, Klaas remains an important figure in South Africa’s bowling attack. Known for her disciplined lines and ability to extract movement, she’ll be eager to find form in this crucial clash. She has played 84 ODIs, taking 81 wickets with a best of 4/25.
Pitch:
The surface at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium is known to assist spinners, with variable bounce making batting tricky, especially under lights. Teams batting first tend to fare better unless dew becomes a factor. Recent matches have seen an average first innings score of 252 and around 6 wickets per innings.
Weather:
Expect heavy thunderstorms in Visakhapatnam, with temperatures around 32°C and humidity close to 85%. There’s a 50% chance of rain, which could cause brief interruptions. A gentle 8 kph breeze may offer some early swing for pacers before spinners take over in the middle overs.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana, Kranti Goud, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Match Details:
Date – October 9, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Broadcast – Live on Star Sports Network | Streaming on JioCinema
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