Cricket Prediction | IND-W vs SA-W | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 | 10th Match | Oct 09 – Who Has the Edge in This Battle?

IND-W vs SA-W Match Analysis

 

The 10th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see India Women take on South Africa Women at the picturesque Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Play begins at 10:00 AM IST, and with both teams coming off contrasting results, the match promises a fierce contest for early tournament dominance. 

 

India Women enter this clash full of belief after a commanding 88-run win over Pakistan. The top order, led by Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, looks compact and well-settled, while Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy has struck the right blend of aggression and calm. 

 

South African women have rediscovered their rhythm after cruising past New Zealand with six wickets in hand. Their chase, anchored by Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp, showed both patience and power qualities that make them a serious contender this World Cup. 

 

India Women vs South Africa Women Team Preview & Squads

 

India Women

 

Harmanpreet Kaur continues to inspire with her proactive leadership and fierce self-belief. Her on-field decisions, especially regarding bowling changes, have been sharp, reflecting a deeper understanding of match situations. The batting unit has a strong blend of stroke-makers and anchors. Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh provide a stable top order, while Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur add balance in the middle overs. With Kranti Goud bringing aggression and lower-order utility, India’s batting depth has rarely looked stronger.

 

IND attack has both bite and variation Renuka Singh with her swing, Sneh Rana with her off-spin, and Radha Yadav providing the left-arm angle. Deepti Sharma’s all-round control and Arundhati Reddy’s pace complement the mix beautifully. 

 

In their last outing, IND defeated Pakistan Women convincingly in Colombo. They posted 247 runs on the board before bowling out Pakistan for 159, sealing a dominant 88-run victory. Mandhana’s fluent half-century and Deepti Sharma’s disciplined bowling were standout performances. 

 

India Women’s Squad

 

India Women

 

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kranti Goud, Amanjot Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav.

 

South Africa Women

 

Laura Wolvaardt leads by example with her calm temperament and technical brilliance at the top. Her leadership style is quiet yet commanding, earning the respect of a talented and diverse squad. SA boasts one of the most versatile batting line-ups in women’s cricket. Wolvaardt, Brits, and Bosch set the tone early, while Kapp and Tryon add destructive finishing power. Their middle order’s flexibility allows them to adjust seamlessly to different match scenarios.

 

With Khaka, Klaas, and Mlaba, the Proteas possess pace, swing, and spin variety. Marizanne Kapp’s seam control in the middle overs and Nonkululeko Mlaba’s left-arm spin often break partnerships. This unit thrives on discipline and clarity of roles, making them tough to score against.

 

SA were clinical in their last match against New Zealand at Indore. Chasing 232, they reached the target at 234/4 in just 40.5 overs, winning by 6 wickets with 55 balls to spare. Laura Wolvaardt played a composed innings, while Kapp and Tryon finished the chase with authority. 

 

South Africa Women’s Squad

 

South Africa Women

 

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

 

Match Details
Match	India Women vs South Africa Women | 10th Match | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Date	09/10/2025 (Thursday)
Time	03:30 PM (BDT) / 02:30 PM GMT / 03:00 PM (INR)
Format	ODI
Venue	Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Recent performance	India Women – L W L W W	South Africa Women – W W L L W
Live Streaming Details	Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub(SLH)

 

IND-W vs SA-W Outfield Report

 

The Visakhapatnam surface generally offers good bounce early before slowing down as the match progresses. Batters who play with patience and time their strokes well will find runs on offer. However, spinners will come into play strongly in the second innings.

 

Expect hot and humid weather with temperatures hovering between 29–32°C. A light sea breeze in the afternoon could offer some relief, though dew in the evening might aid chasing teams. There’s a minimal chance of rain, ensuring a full 100-over contest.

 

Historically, Vizag has produced first-innings totals around 240–270 in women’s ODIs. Chasing teams have fared well here, with 220 being a competitive total under lights. Anything above 275 could be considered a match-winning score given the turn available for spinners late on.

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India Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

 

In their last five ODIs, India Women lead 3-2 over South Africa Women. While India has dominated on home soil, South Africa’s improved consistency and balance make this encounter much closer than it appears on paper. Expect a thrilling, evenly poised contest between two well-matched sides.

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IND-W vs SA-W Prediction

 

Event	India Women	South Africa
Toss Winner	–	South Africa
Player of the Match	–	Tazmin Brits
Top Run Scorer	Harleen Deol	Tazmin Brits
Top Wicket Taker	Kranti Goud	Nonkululeko Mlaba
Most Sixes	Harleen Deol	Tazmin Brits
Predicted Score	240+	250+
Win Probability	48%	52%

 

According to cricket analysts South Africa have a 52% chance of Winning.

 

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.

 

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