IND vs SA, Women's World Cup Highlights:
In a captivating match number 10 of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, held on Thursday (October 9) at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India faced off against South Africa. South Africa clinched a 3-wicket victory in this duel. Set to chase 252 runs, they accomplished this feat with seven balls to spare. The spotlight shone brightly on Nadine de Klerk, who scored an unbeaten 84 off 54 balls, adorned with 8 boundaries and 5 sixes.
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For India, this was their first setback in the ongoing tournament. Demonstrating exceptional skills, they secured victories in their opening two matches; defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs and Pakistan by a whopping 88 runs. On the contrary, South Africa faced a crushing 10-wicket loss against New Zealand before bouncing back to defeat them by six wickets. Indian team is set to confront Australia in their fourth match on October 12.
South Africa's start, while chasing their target, was far from ideal. Losing four wickets with just 57 runs on the board, Tasmin Brits (0 runs), Sune Luus (5 runs), Marizanne Kapp (20 runs), and Anneke Bosch (1 run) failed to impress with the bat. Wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta tried to show aggression with 14 runs, but Shrie Charni curtailed her innings.
Triumphs of Tryon, de Klerk, and Wolvaardt
After a slump at 81/5, Captain Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon weaved a crucial 61-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Wolvaardt's valiant knock ended at 70 runs, studded with 8 fours from 111 balls. Post her dismissal, a 69-run stand between Tryon and Nadine de Klerk for the seventh wicket left the spectators on edge. Chloe struck 49 runs off 66 deliveries with aid from 5 boundaries. With South Africa needing 41 runs to win in the final four overs, de Klerk turned the tide in their favor.
South Africa's Scorecard: (252/7, 48.5 Overs)
Fall of wickets:
6-1 (Tasmin Brits, 2.2 overs), 18-2 (Sune Luus, 5.2 overs), 57-3 (Marizanne Kapp, 13.4 overs), 58-4 (Anneke Bosch, 14.1 overs), 81-5 (Sinalo Jafta, 19.4 overs), 142-6 (Laura Wolvaardt, 35.5 overs), 211-7 (Chloe Tryon, 45.5 overs)
India's Innings: Richa Ghosh Shines with 94 Runs
After losing the toss, India batted first, posting 251 runs in 49.5 overs. The innings saw a steady start with a 55-run opening stand between openers Smriti Mandhana (23 runs) and Pratika Rawal (37 runs). Unfortunately, neither could convert their starts into substantial scores. Harleen Deol (13 runs), Jemimah Rodrigues (0 runs), Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (9 runs), and Deepti Sharma (4 runs) also stuttered.
After a collapse at 102-6, Richa Ghosh and Amanjot Kaur stabilized the innings, sharing a 51-run stand for the seventh wicket. Amanjot fell for 13 runs courtesy of Chloe Tryon's spin. Following Amanjot's dismissal, Richa teamed up with Sneh Rana for an 88-run partnership for the eighth wicket which elevated India's total to a respectable score. Richa hammered 94 runs off 77 deliveries, embellished with 11 fours and 4 sixes, while Sneh contributed 33 runs from 24 balls, including 6 boundaries. From South Africa, Chloe Tryon accounted for three Indian wickets.
India's Scorecard: (251/10, 49.5 Overs)
Fall of wickets:
55-1 (Smriti Mandhana, 10.2 overs), 83-2 (Harleen Deol, 16.6 overs), 91-3 (Pratika Rawal, 19.4 overs), 92-4 (Jemimah Rodrigues, 20.4 overs), 100-5 (Harmanpreet Kaur, 24.2 overs), 102-6 (Deepti Sharma, 25.6 overs), 153-7 (Amanjot Kaur, 39.6 overs), 241-8 (Sneh Rana, 48.5 overs), 251-9 (Richa Ghosh, 49.4 overs), 251-10 (Shrie Charni, 49.5 overs)
Both teams made one change each for this match. In the Indian lineup, all-rounder Amanjot Kaur replaced pace bowler Renuka Singh Thakur. South Africa featured Tumi Sekhukhune, coming in for Masabata Klaas in their playing XI.
India's Playing XI:
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shrie Charni.
South Africa's Playing XI:
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tasmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
In Women's ODIs, India's team often dominates South Africa. To date, both sides have faced off in 34 ODI matches. India triumphed in 20 of those encounters, while South Africa claimed victory in 13. One match ended without a result.
India vs South Africa (H2H)
Total Women's ODIs: 34India's Wins: 20South Africa's Wins: 13No Result: 1
