India Vs South Africa Highlights, Women's ODI WC 2025: Nadine de Klerk Stars As SA-W Beat IND-W By Three Wickets

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash between India Women and South Africa Women at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 are in a deep slump as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur falls to Chloe Tryon, leaving the hosts reeling. It has been 66 balls since the last boundary, and South Africa’s spinners have completely smothered India’s scoring. Tryon’s flight and dip force Harmanpreet into an unconvincing shot, resulting in a top edge to Brits at backward point. With half the side back in the hut and pressure mounting, India desperately need a partnership to stay afloat in Visakhapatnam.

India’s struggles continue in Visakhapatnam as South Africa’s bowlers maintain relentless pressure. After being reduced to 100-5, India have only inched forward, managing 114-6 in 30 overs. With memories of Australia’s miraculous recovery from 79-7 to 220 yesterday, India will be hoping for a similar lower-order fightback to post something defendable. However, with South Africa’s spinners in full control and runs hard to come by, the hosts have a mountain to climb.

Richa Ghosh and Amanjot Kaur are slowly stitching together a crucial stand for India, showing resilience after the top-order collapse. The pair is rotating strike smartly and punishing the loose deliveries, but South Africa remain firmly on top with disciplined bowling and tight field placements. India will need a strong finish from this partnership to reach a competitive total, as the visitors continue to control the tempo of the game.

What a turnaround this has been for India! Richa Ghosh and Sneh Rana have scripted a spirited fightback, shifting momentum firmly in India’s favour. Richa, leading the charge, brought up a superb fifty off just 53 balls, a mix of clean striking and fearless intent. The duo has added 36 runs in the last three overs, unsettling the South African bowlers who had India reeling earlier. A late flourish is brewing, and India now look poised to post a fighting total after being in deep trouble at one stage.

India finish on 251 in 49.5 overs after a thrilling counterattack led by Richa Ghosh, who played a breathtaking knock of 94 off 77 balls with 11 fours and 4 sixes. From a precarious 102-6, India turned things around with an explosive 88-run stand between Richa and Sneh Rana, who added a crucial 33 off 24 balls. The partnership helped India post a strong total after early struggles against South Africa’s disciplined bowling. Chloe Tryon was outstanding with figures of 10-0-32-3, keeping the pressure on throughout. South Africa will need 252 in 50 overs on a surface that has improved for batting, while India will look to strike early and carry their late-innings momentum into the field.

Highest score by an Indian wicket-keeper in the World Cups:

94 - Richa Ghosh v SA, Today

88 - Fowzeih Khalili v ENG, Wanganui 1982

84* - Anju Jain v WI, Nottingham 1993

What a sensational start for India! Kranti Gaud produces a moment of magic to remove the dangerous Tazmin Brits. Gaud flung out her left hand in reflex after Brits smashed one straight back at her, and it somehow stuck, an unbelievable catch that left everyone stunned. The in-form batter departs early, and India strike just the way they wanted, thanks to a flash of brilliance from their bowler.

Amanjot Kaur delivers again! She gets Sune Luus edging behind, and India are on top early. The ball was short and wide, tempting Luus into the shot, but she could only manage a thick edge to Richa Ghosh behind the stumps. India celebrate with delight as South Africa lose both key batters from the previous match. However, the fielding woes continue for the hosts, Pratika Rawal puts down a sharp chance to dismiss the dangerous Marizanne Kapp at backward point after a juggle. South Africa survive that scare but remain under pressure in this crucial chase.

South Africa are fighting back through the experienced pair of Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp, who are stitching together a crucial stand after early setbacks. Kapp, in particular, looks in fine touch, punishing anything loose and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Every run from her bat is piling pressure on India, who desperately need a breakthrough to regain control. The partnership has now taken South Africa past 50, and with conditions improving for batting, this could become a defining phase in the chase.

India are all over South Africa right now! What a turnaround this has been after their fighting total of 251. Sneh Rana produced an absolute gem to clean up Marizanne Kapp, a dream delivery that drifted in, held its line, and pegged back the off stump. Moments later, Deepti Sharma joined the act, getting Bosch to pop one tamely back for a simple return catch. The Indian fielders are buzzing, their energy palpable, and the crowd in Visakhapatnam is right behind them. Wolvaardt is still there, but with four down and the Indian spinners finding rhythm, South Africa are in deep trouble.

South Africa Women need 167 runs and have five wickets in hand. IND-W bowlers have applied the pressure and the Proteas Women are wilting under it.

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt remains key for the Proteas in the run-chase. It's her wicket that the Indians will cherish the most. Probably feel, Wolvaardt's wicket will be the key in India winning this match.

Laura Wolvaardt (56 not out) and Chloe Tryon are slowly and steadily building momentum for the Proteas as they need 139 runs. IND-W need a wicket here to kill the SA-W momentum.

South Africa Women need 120 runs and India need wickets. However, SA-W's required run-rate is over 7 rpo. Wolvaardt and co need a big over.

India have finally seen the back of Laura Wolvaardt (70) as IND-W inch closer to another victory. The SA-W skipper was looking solid but the pressure of run-rate told and she caved in.

South Africa Women need 81 runs in 60 balls. India need four wickets, South Africa need 81 runs. Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk are stitching up partnership but need some big overs if they are get close to the target.

South Africa Women need 64 runs in 42 balls with De Klerk and Tyron building a nice partnership. IND-W skipper Harmanpreet Kaur looks bit confused on the field as she looks for options and wickets.

52 required off 30 deliveries! SA-W need this margin but the run-rate required has crossed 10 rpo. Moreover, Tryon is struggling with her calf.

South Africa trumped Richa Ghosh’s vibrant 94 through collective combativeness of Laura Wolvaardt and Nadine de Klerk to eke out a thrilling three-wicket win over India in the Women’s World Cup on Thursday.

INDW 251 (49.5)

SAW 252/7 (48.5)