India Vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Harman Walks In As Deol Departs

India lose two quick wickets in succession as South Africa turn the heat on. Nonkululeko Mlaba delivers a dream ball to castle Harleen Deol, using drift and sharp turn to rattle the stumps, before Tumi Sekhukhune removes the well-set Pratika Rawal with a soft leading edge. The Indian innings, once looking steady, has suddenly hit turbulence. Harmanpreet Kaur now shoulders the responsibility of steadying the ship as South Africa tighten their grip with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding.

India lose the in-form Smriti Mandhana as Nonkululeko Mlaba strikes in her very first over, luring the left-hander into a mistimed shot straight to long on. The wicket has slowed India’s scoring rate, with Harleen Deol and Pratika Rawal now focusing on rebuilding the innings. Boundaries have dried up, one coming only after 28 balls as South Africa tighten the screws in the middle phase.

The opening stand between Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana continues to hold strong as India make a steady start. South Africa are putting in a spirited effort in the field, searching desperately for an early breakthrough, but the Indian openers look composed and in control of proceedings.

Pratika Rawal continues to ransack runs and looks in sublime touch, already racing to 25 off 18 balls. Smriti Mandhana, meanwhile, is yet to find her rhythm, batting on 3 off 13. Despite the slight movement early on, this pitch looks great for batting, and India have made a confident start.

Confident start from India as Pratika Rawal finds the fence twice in the opening over, timing the ball beautifully despite a hint of swing in the air. The overcast conditions are offering some movement, but India look composed at the crease. They are 12-0 after 2 overs.

Both teams have lined up for the national anthems and the action will begin soon.

India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

South Africa women have won the toss and elected to bowl first.

The Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam usually offers a batter-friendly surface, though spinners often come into play as the match advances. With an average first-innings score of 230, teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first to take advantage of early conditions.

Good news is that the toss is going to happen at 3:15 PM IST and no overs will be deducted as play is expected to begin at 3:45 PM IST.

Good news is that rain has stopped and action is expected to begin soon.

Next inspection will take place at 3:10 PM IST as the outfield is still wet but players have started to train and do their pre-match routines on the ground.

This fixture stands as one of India’s most important and defining contests of the group stage, with South Africa posing a genuine challenge to India’s dream of lifting the coveted trophy. A win today would solidify India’s position among the frontrunners before they face heavyweights Australia on October 12 at the same venue and England on October 19 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

It's pouring in Visakhapatnam and the toss has been delayed, further inspection will take place at 2:45 PM IST

A red alert has been issued for heavy rainfall, with temperatures hovering around 32°C. If the predicted showers hit, there’s a strong chance the match could face interruptions.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the action through live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website, ensuring easy access to all the game’s key moments.

As per Google's win predictor, India women have 74% chance of winning this contest to South Africa women's 26%.

India Women and South Africa Women head-to-head record favours the Indian team. The two sides have met 33 times, with India winning 20 of those encounters. South Africa has managed to win 12, while one match ended without a result.

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

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

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