Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025
Kick-Off Time: 12:30 (AEST)
Stadium: ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
India hope to continue their winning run in this competition when they face South Africa at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in game 10 of the ICC ODI Women's World Cup on Thursday. Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: India Women vs South Africa Women
- Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 12:30 (AEST)
- Stadium: ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Interesting Facts About Teams
India Women lead 20-12 in the head-to-head game against South Africa.
India Women hold an unbeaten record in their last five WODIs against South Africa.
Smriti Mandhana have been impressive for South Africa Women, averaging 54 runs, three centuries, and five half-centuries across 18 WODIs.
Tanzim Brits is in exceptional form, having scored four centuries in her last five WODIs.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather conditions at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam are expected to be hot and humid, with a forecast of 32–33 °C (90–92°F) and 80–85% humidity, accompanied by partly cloudy skies. The possibility of rain is low at the start of the game, but showers may occur as the game progresses. The game will experience light wind, which will definitely favour batters, and fast bowlers will get little support after the new ball. The first-innings scores at this venue are often around 240 and 280.
India Women vs South Africa Women: Chances of Winning
After a back-to-back win in their first two games, no doubt India are the deserved favourites in this game. They are even exceptional against South Africa Women, remaining unbeaten in their last five WODIs against them. Nevertheless, South Africa are one of the strong sides in this competition and can cause an upset if adequate care is not taken.
India Women's chance of winning - 74%
South Africa Women's chance of winning - 26%
India Women Preview
India began the tournament with a 59-run (DLS method) win over Sri Lanka, followed by an 88-run victory in their last game against Pakistan. The women in Blue posted 247/10 in the game, with impressive contributions from Harleen Deol (46), Smriti Mandhana (23), and Richa Ghosh (35). In the bowling department, Diana Baig (4 wickets), Sadia Iqbal (2 wickets), and Fatima Sana (2 wickets) were impressive in leading the team to victory. Pakistan, chasing 248, were bowled out for 159. The team now sit second on the point table and are not just in a strong run to move to the next phase but also a strong contender for the title.
Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues.
India Women Players List
Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur.
South Africa Women Preview
South Africa began this competition on a losing note, losing by 10 wickets to England. However, they quickly bounced back to winning ways in their second game with a 6-wicket win over New Zealand. They chased down New Zealand's 231/10, and Tazmin Brits (101) and Sune Luus (83 not out) led South Africa to 234/4 in 40.5 overs. The exceptional form of Tazmin Brits (643 runs at an average of 91.86 in nine games) and players like Laura Wolvaardt, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Nadine de Klerk have made this team a team to beat at the world level.
Key Players: Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta, Laura Wolvaardt, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
South Africa Women Players List
Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Faye Tunnicliffe, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Eliz-mari Marx, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Anneke Bosch, Tumi Sekhukhune.
India Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-Head
India Women and South Africa are two strong sides in women's cricket; nevertheless, India lead the head-to-head run between these two sides with 20 wins, while South Africa have only managed 12 in the 33 games between the two sides.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 33
- South Africa Women - 12
- India Women - 20
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 01
Who will win the match, India Women vs South Africa Women?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's India Women vs South Africa Women ICC ODI Women's World Cup match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives India Women a 74% chance of beating South Africa Women in the 2025 ICC ODI Women's World Cup match.
India Women vs South Africa Women Prediction
No doubt, with India's recent form, they look like the deserved favourite for this game. They have started this competition on a high note, and I see nothing stopping them from getting a win at this point in the competition. On the individual scene, I think Smriti Mandhana will lead the Women in Blue, as she is averaging 61.3 with 613 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 111.05. She averages 54 against SA Women with three centuries and five half-centuries in 18 WODIs. Her passion and skills will be crucial for the team, not just in this match but throughout the entire tournament.
Our first prediction is India Women’s Top Scorer — Smriti Mandhana — 2.20 for Bc.game Bookmakers
Our second Prediction is South Africa Women to win the toss — 1.95 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is Total runs for over 1 in 1st inning - India (Over 3.5) - 1.79 odds for Dafabet bookmaker
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