India vs South Africa — 10th Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

· Venue: Visakhapatnam

· India Women posted 251 via a valiant innings led by Richa Ghosh (94) after a collapse.

· At the time of reports, South Africa Women were 76/4 in 18.1 overs (still chasing 252).

· Earlier reporting:
> “South Africa, much like Pakistan yesterday, will wonder how they let their position of advantage slip.”

· But later match reports confirm South Africa won by 3 wickets, powered by a blazing innings by Nadine de Klerk (84 off 54).

So, this was a dramatic turnaround: India looked to have the upper hand after Ghosh’s rescue act, but de Klerk’s counterattacking knock tilted the game in South Africa’s favor.

🌟 Key Performers & Highlights

Nadine de Klerk

Her 84-ball 54‑ball blitz was the match‑winning gem. She stepped up in a pressure chase, showing her value as a finisher.

Richa Ghosh

Her 94-run knock came at a critical moment — rescuing India from 102/6 and putting them in a competitive position. It’s one of the highest scores by a No. 8 in women’s ODI history.

Smriti Mandhana

She added another feather to her cap by breaking a 28-year-old record: the most runs in Women’s ODIs in a calendar year.

Others

· Kranti Gaud made headlines for a stunning catch in her follow-through.

· Tazmin Brits (in broader tournament context) has been in blazing form, scoring multiple centuries in the Women’s World Cup.

Laura Wolvaardt, Tumi Sekhukhune

· Laura Wolvaardt leads South Africa’s batting and is listed in their squad as captain.

· Tumi Sekhukhune is also part of the SA squad and is among their bowling options.

📊 Historical & Tournament Context

· India vs South Africa in Women’s ODIs: 33 matches, India have won 20, South Africa 12, 1 no result.

· In Women’s World Cups, the head-to-head is tighter: 5 meetings — India 3 wins, South Africa 2 wins.

· India’s squad includes names like Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, and Uma Chetry.

· South Africa’s squad has Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wicketkeeper), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso, Annerie Dercksen. The Daily Jagran

🔍 What This Match Means & What to Watch Next

1. Momentum shift: India’s middle and lower order (via Ghosh) gave them a fighting total, but SA’s finishing firepower (de Klerk) exposed vulnerabilities.

2. Depth matters: India’s reliance on Ghosh hints that the top order is still a concern — they need contributions from the likes of Mandhana, Rawal, Rodrigues, etc.

3. Bowling challenge: If the top order fails, India’s bowlers will be stretched to defend totals.

4. South Africa’s fightback: SA have shown they can claw back in difficult chases — crucial in a tournament where net run rate and morale matter.

5. Next matches: India will look to bounce back. South Africa will carry momentum into subsequent group games.

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