By Admin 
Women’s World Cup 2025 IND vs SA: Team India is ready for another important match today in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The Indian women’s team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will face South Africa on Thursday (October 9). The match will start at 3 pm at Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
India has looked in great form in the tournament so far. The team is maintaining its winning streak by defeating Sri Lanka and Pakistan in its first two matches. Now Harmanpreet is eyeing her third consecutive win, through which India can reach the top position in the points table.
Top order will have to show strength in Indian batting
The biggest concern of the Indian team is its top order, which has not yet performed as per expectations. Both opener Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur could not get big innings in the last two matches. In such a situation, against a strong team like South Africa, the responsibility will be on these two batsmen to give a strong start to the innings.
The middle order of the team has performed well so far. Deepti Sharma and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh have played an important role in getting the team out of the crisis. At the same time, the bowlers are also continuously putting pressure on the opposing teams by taking wickets.
Victory is necessary for South Africa
This match is very important for the South African team captained by Laura Wolvaardt. The team had lost to England in its first match, but made a comeback in the tournament by defeating New Zealand. If they are successful in defeating India, then the race for the semi-finals will become even more exciting.
Where to watch live match
The India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. At the same time, its live online streaming will be available on Jio Hotstar app.
The toss will take place at 2:30 pm Indian time.
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice Captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chhetri, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Shri Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaur.
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tajmin Brits, Sinaloa Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annery Dirksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Maceo, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ndumiso Shangase.