After a brief delay due to a wet outfield in Visakhapatnam, the toss for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 clash between India and South Africa is scheduled for 3:15 PM IST, with the match set to begin at 3:45 PM IST. Thankfully, there has been no loss of overs, ensuring a full contest between the two teams.
Momentum on Both Sides
Hosts India enter the game with a perfect record, having won both of their opening fixtures against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. All-rounder Deepti Sharma has been the standout performer, scoring a half-century against Sri Lanka and taking three wickets in each of the previous matches.
South Africa, on the other hand, bounced back strongly in their second match against New Zealand after a heavy opening defeat to England, where they were bowled out for just 69 runs. Tazmin Brits’ century and Sune Luus’ unbeaten 83 guided the Proteas to a comfortable six-wicket win, giving them confidence heading into this encounter.
Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud
South Africa: 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
Key Players to Watch
- India: Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana
- South Africa: Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp
Both sides will look to build on their momentum and strengthen their chances of progressing to the next stage of the tournament. The toss and early overs could be crucial in determining the course of this high-stakes encounter.