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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Predictions
A tricky game against a resurgent South Africa awaits hosts India in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup on Thursday. This match, #10 of the tournament, will be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam and comes with our prediction of Smriti Mandhana top-scoring for India.
India are top of the points table with four points from two matches after Monday’s games, while South Africa are fifth with two points (W1, L1). The top four teams move to the knockout stage.
India started their tournament with a 59-run win (DLS method) over Sri Lanka, followed by an 88-run victory over Pakistan. Concerns remain over their batting, with the team able to post only 269 and 247 runs in those games.
This venue should be a welcome presence, as 300+ scores have been regular here. India will be looking to get into their stride here, ahead of key fixtures against Australia and England lined up next.
South Africa bounced back from a 10-wicket decimation at the hands of England to defeat New Zealand by six wickets on Monday. They made light of the 69 all-out against England to ride on Tazmin Brits’ 101 to chase 232 against the Kiwis.
The Proteas lost their recent five fixtures against India, the last two of which came in the tri-series tournament held in May.
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India Women - South Africa Women Key Points
- An Indian player ended up with the match’s top-score in four of the last five matches between India and South Africa.
- Smriti Mandhana top scored for India in three of her last five ODIs against South Africa.
- In three of the last seven World Cup matches, Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India.
- In one of her last two ODIs at this venue, Smriti Mandhana top-scored for India.
- South Africa conceded the highest individual score of the match in two of their last three matches.
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Our India Women vs South Africa Women Prediction
South Africa may have got back into form at the right time, as their comprehensive win over New Zealand got their tournament back on track. India, on the other hand, have started with two comprehensive wins, both against Asian neighbours. The hosts still have some top-order batting frailties to address, something which will keep them on tenterhooks for this match and the next three games.
This game could be the right time for India’s batters to get back into scoring form. That’s why our India Women vs South Africa Women prediction is Smriti Mandhana top home batter.
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