During South Africa’s run chase of 299 runs during the final of the Women’s World Cup 2025 against India at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, the Blue Brigade were struggling to break the partnership as the Proteas made their way to 114/2 in 20 overs during the second innings. That was the time when captain Harmanpreet Kaur decided to bring Shafali Verma into the attack.

On her second ball, Verma sent back Luus for 25 runs. The right-handed batter was early on the shot and gave a return catch to the bowler, who grabbed it beautifully just over the ground. On her very next over, she dismissed Marizanne Kapp, who was caught on the leg side by the wicket-keeper.

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“Yeah, didn't really expect her to bowl much today. So, a bit of a surprise factor from them. She just kind of bowled with the front of the hand, really slow, and was able to pick up a couple of wickets. I think. Yeah. In a World Cup final, you don't want to lose wickets to a part-time bowler.” Laura Wolvaardt expressed after the end of the final.

Laura Wolvaardt admits mistake of not preparing against Shafali Verma in Women’s World Cup 2025

Shafali finished with a fine spell of 2/36 in seven overs at an economy rate of 5.10. With the bat, in the first innings, the right-handed opening batter cracked 87 runs in 78 balls at a strike rate of 111.54 with the help of seven boundaries and a couple of sixes.

“But frustrating that she was able to pick up two, two big ones as well, and yeah, then almost had to err on the side of caution to not give her any more wickets. So yeah, she bowled pretty well. Frustrating, I guess, because it's not really the person you plan for. But yeah, she played well.” Wolvaardt addressed the crowd after the end of the game.

Verma revealed her emotions to the late call-up to the final, and coming as the injury replacement of Pratika Rawal- “It was difficult, but I had confidence in myself. That I will believe in myself. And if I keep myself calm, I can do anything. So that belief and that calmness, and my parents gave a lot of support.”

The Rugby player of the South Africa side, Siya Kolisi, has sent his support to the Women’s Cricket team ahead of their World Cup 2025 final against India at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. They qualified for the stage after an inspirational victory against England during the first semifinal at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

It's the first final in the Women’s 50-over World Cup for the Proteas, as they hope to make it three consecutive finals' defeats for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, who lost their last two Women’s ODI World Cup finals in 2005 and 2017 against Australia and England, respectively. In their meeting at the group stage, the Proteas pulled off a fine chase despite being behind the eighth ball.

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"I want to say Thank you to every South African fans. Every single week, they have come out for us; there are still four more games left. Hopefully they keep getting behind us, and also I want to say that our women's cricket team is playing in the World Cup final against India. Let's get behind them too. We all are South Africans. Thanks to all the fans for appreciating us." Kolisi expressed in a video that the Proteas Women side shared on Instagram. 

Watch: South Africa's Rugby player supports women's cricket team ahead of World Cup 2025 against India 

During the league stage meeting of the two sides, India batted first to get bundled out for 251 runs in 49.5 overs thanks to a fine knock of 94 runs in just 77 balls from their wicket-keeper batter, Richa Ghosh, at a strike rate of 122.09 with the help of 11 boundaries and four sixes. She was well supported by Sneh Rana, who smashed 33 runs in 24 balls in the lower order partnership.

 

 

 

 

 

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In reply, the Rainbow Nation found themselves under pressure, before completing the successful run chase by three wickets with seven balls to spare. Their captain timed a fine knock of 70 runs. However, the biggest contribution came from Nadline de Clerk, who clubbed an undefeated knock of 84 runs in 54 balls along with Chloe Tyron's 49 runs.

In the final, the Proteas won the toss and decided to bowl first under overcast conditions as both sides retained an unchanged playing eleven from the semfinal. 

Laura Wolvaardt, the captain of South Africa, thinks that all the pressure will be on India when the teams meet in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday. For the Proteas, this match will be their first-ever final of a World Cup, a moment to create history, and she insists they are ready to challenge it. 

"It's going to be a very tough game (against India). Having the whole crowd behind them, probably being a full stadium, it's such exciting opportunity," Wolvaardt said, the day before the final. "But with that, there is a lot of pressure too on them. They have the whole country behind them and are sort of expected to win it. Hopefully that is to our advantage. They are a very good side, and we will have to play some really good cricket to beat them."

Wolvaardt, one of the shining lights of the tournament, urged her teammates to stay calm in such a big match. “Mandla [Mashimbyi, South African head coach] usually does the really motivating part, the ‘you’re playing for your country speech,’" she said with a smirk. “And then I round it off with a little ‘stay calm girls’. There’s going to be lots of noise, lots happening, maybe a few surprises from our routine, but we just need to do the basics for longer and be calm. In a match like tomorrow staying calm is going to go a long way.” 

Proteas Push for Historic First

South Africa became the first team to confirm their place in the final after a comfortable 125-run win over four-time champions England. India saw off defending champions Australia in the other semi-final, meaning a blockbuster title decider at DY Patil Stadium. 

This will be the first-ever Women’s World Cup final not containing either England or Australia, and Wolvaardt believes this is a true reflection of how far the women’s game has come.

"It demonstrates the progress the women's game has made," she said. "Countries now have more resources and are producing quality cricketers, you see that with India and the WPL's impact - with so many good players coming; as a team we have also made great strides and the progress we have made in the past couple of years, we pretty proud."

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Lessons Learn from the Past

South Africa is playing in it first ODI World Cup final, but they have played in the final of the last two T20 World Cups - experiences, Wolvaardt believes, will aid this time.

"I’m really trying not to think about the end result," she said. "In the other finals, you automatically start thinking about the trophy and the winning moment. Now I just want to stay in the present. It’s a big game against a team of quality and we need to slow it down, take a breath, and stay calm as a group."

The Proteas haven't faced a plain-sailing campaign. After being bowled out for 69 against England and 97 against Australia in the group stage, the South Africans hit their straps, winning five games in succession at the right time.

"I don't think you lose or gain skill overnight," Wolvaardt said. "It was more putting those games behind us, learning from them and mathematically focusing on our next fix. We've showed a lot of character throughout this tournament."

Inspiring an Era

For Wolvaardt, winning the World Cup would mean much more than an award for her team. "For us, it would be really special for women's cricket in South Africa," she said. "I can only imagine what it would do back home, a million girls watching on tv thinking, 'I can do that, too.' That would be incredibly inspiring.

"Back home, we've already made quite a buzz and have gotten messages from people saying they've started watching women's cricket because of this tournament. Which is really great." On Sunday, November 2, at 3:00 PM local time in Navi Mumbai, India and South Africa will face each other in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final - a match that will decide a new world champion and, as Wolvaardt puts it, "test who can stay calm the longest."

The 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup has been a fantastic festival showcasing individual and team talent in the sport. Although rain has played a significant role, particularly in the games scheduled in Sri Lanka, there is a huge amount of excitement as the semi-finals approach.

Despite facing their toughest game of the tournament earlier this week, Australia Women proved they are the strongest team by defeating England Women by six wickets with only 57 balls remaining. South African women are excelling at cricket and there is a sense of confidence among them, as demonstrated by their 150-run (DLS) victory over Pakistan Women on Tuesday

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AUS-W vs SA-W Match Details

• Match: 26th Match, ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

• Date: Saturday, 25th October 2025

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

AUS-W vs SA-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

AUS-W vs SA-W Pitch Report – Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore 

• Average 1st Innings Score: 270–295

• Chasing Teams: Won 30% of recent matches

• Best Suited: Batting 

SL-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Record

Top Batters to Watch – AUS-W vs SA-W

• Alyssa Healy (AUS-W): 294 runs in this tournament

• Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W): 270 runs in this tournament

• Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W): 265 runs in this tournament

Top Bowlers to Watch – AUS-W vs SA-W

• Annabelle Sutherland (AUS-W): 15 wickets in this tournament

• Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W): 11 wickets in this tournament

• Sophie Molineux (AUS-W): 8 wickets in this tournament

AUS-W vs SA-W Recent Form

AUS-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1 – If Australia Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 60–65 runs

• First Innings Total: 290–300 runs expected

• Result Prediction: Australia Women to win by 50–60 runs

Scenario 2 – If South Africa Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 40–50 runs

• First Innings Total: 240–260 runs expected

• Result Prediction: Australia Women to win by 4 wickets

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes in AUS-W vs SA-W?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours in AUS-W vs SA-W?

AUS-W vs SA-W Probable Playing XI

South Africa Women (SA-W)

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

Australia Women (AUS-W)

Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt

AUS-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

We predict that Australia Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy and Annabel Sutherland will be key players to watch out for.

FAQs – SL-W vs PAK-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s AUS-W vs SA-W match?

A: The match will be played at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore 

Q2. Who is likely to win the AUS-W vs SA-W match today?

A: Australian women are expected to win this ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match.

Q3. What time will the AUS-W vs SA-W match start?

A: The match begins at 3:00 PM IST.

Q4. Who are the top players to watch in AUS-W vs SA-W?

A: Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner and Laura Wolvaardt are key players to watch.

Q5. Where to watch AUS-W vs SA-W live?

A: The match will be streamed live on FanCode.

South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women will be facing off in the 18th ODI of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. The match between SA-W and SL-W is scheduled to take place on Friday at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium.

The South African side will be looking to win its fourth straight game against the Sri Lankan women. Considering their current form, we expect nothing short of a dominating performance in Colombo. The Sri Lankan bowlers pose a tough challenge, but their recent successes in chasing targets should boost their confidence in the batting. 

Sri Lankan women have lost two of their four matches so far, while the others have been washed out. In their last game before the rain stopped play, Sri Lanka showed a much better performance after struggling with the bat throughout the tournament.

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SA-W vs SL-W Match Details

• Match: 18th Match, ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

• Date: Thursday, 17th October 2025

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SA-W vs SL-W Weather Report

The morning will have heavy thunderstorms, followed by scattered thunderstorms around the match starting time, and then there will be thundershowers and light rain late in the evening.

SA-W vs SL-W Pitch Report – R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium

• Average 1st Innings Score: 230–250

• Chasing Teams: Won 25% of recent matches

• Best Suited: Spinners 

SA-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record

Top Batters to Watch – SA-W vs SL-W

• Nadine de Klerk (SA-W): 124 runs in this tournament

• Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W): 120 runs in this tournament

• Nilakshi de Silva (SL-W): 113 runs in this tournament

Top Bowlers to Watch – SA-W vs SL-W

• Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W): 8 wickets in this tournament

• Inoka Ranaweera (BAN-W): 6 wickets in this tournament

• Chloe Tryon (SA-W): 5 wickets in this tournament

SA-W vs SL-W Recent Form

SA-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1 – If South Africa Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 50–55 runs

• First Innings Total: 240–260 runs expected

• Result Prediction: South Africa Women to win by 25–50 runs

Scenario 2 – If Sri Lanka Women bat first

• Powerplay Score Prediction: 35–45 runs

• First Innings Total: 200–225 runs expected

• Result Prediction: South Africa Women to win by 5 wickets

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes in SA-W vs SL-W?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours in SA-W vs SL-W?

SA-W vs SL-W Probable Playing XI

South Women (SA-W)

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas.

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W)

Hasini Perera, Chamari Atapattu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Inoka Ranaweera.

SA-W vs SL-W Complete Squads

South Women Women's Squad

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

Sri Lanka Women's Squad

Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya

SA-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

South African women are the clear favourites to win this contest. Their advantage over the Sri Lankan women is due to their balanced lineup, consistent batting order, and world-class spinners.

Prediction: South Africa Women to win

Key Players: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits and Nadine de Klerk 

FAQs – SA-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s SA-W vs SL-W match?

A: The match will be played at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium.

Q2. Who is likely to win the SA-W vs SL-W match today?

A: South African women are expected to win this ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match.

Q3. What time will the SA-W vs SL-W match start?

A: The match begins at 3:00 PM IST.

Q4. Who are the top players to watch in SA-W vs SL-W?

A: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk and Chamari Athapaththu are key players to watch.

Q5. Where to watch SA-W vs SL-W live?

A: The match will be streamed live on FanCode.

It was an exciting match in Visakhapatnam as South Africa Women beat India Women by three wickets in Match 10 of theICC Women's World Cup 2025 on October 9. India won the toss and decided to bat first. They scored a total of 251 runs, with Richa Ghosh playing a wonderful innings of 94 runs. But the middle order failed to capitalize on the beginning as Smriti Mandhana (23), Harmanpreet Kaur (9), and Jemimah Rodrigues (0) fell cheaply. Amanjot Kaur (13) and Sneh Rana (33) assisted India in scoring a fighting total. For South Africa, Chloe Tryon was the top bowler with three wickets, while Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, and Nonkululeko Mlaba picked up two each.

While chasing 252, South Africa had a tough start, but captain Laura Wolvaardt steadied the innings with a fine 70-run knock. Chloe Tryon added 49 runs before Nadine de Klerk played an outstanding match-winning innings. Her outstanding score of 84, from a mere 54 balls, saw South Africa over the line with a huge six in the last over. Sneh Rana and Kranti Gaud, each taking two wickets, did their best with the ball, but de Klerk's impressive hitting took South Africa to a thrilling win.

IND-W vs SA-W: Who Said What?

Nadine de Klerk (Player of the Match):

"I’m lost for words. Playing India at home is always tough, and to get us across the line feels great. When Chloe and I batted together, we talked about taking it deep and backing ourselves at the end. My power-hitting comes naturally; that’s my role, to finish games. It was a good wicket, and once I got in, I knew I could do it. We’ll take the confidence from this win and come back stronger against Bangladesh."

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Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women Captain):

"Tough game. Both teams played really well. We collapsed while batting but still managed 251 on the board. Richa was outstanding once again, she always gives us hope. Our top order needs to take more responsibility and bat longer. We’ve been making the same mistakes in the last few matches, and we need to fix that before facing Australia. It’s a long tournament, and we’ll look to bounce back stronger."

Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women Captain):

"That was incredible. I don't think I’ve seen something like that in my career. I’m still lost for words. Nadine was just special, she has been hitting like that in the nets, but the temperament she showed with the tail was amazing. Richa batted really well for India; we tried to go wide to her, but she played those brilliantly. Credit to our pace bowlers too, they did well to keep India around 250."

Once again, Kranti Gaud shone with the ball in hand, as he put India Women back on track in the crucial league stage fixture in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 against South Africa Women at Vizaq on Thursday (October 9) night. 

After South Africa Women chose to field first in the delayed start, India Women scored 251 all out. Struggling on 102/6, two back-to-back 50+ partnerships and Richa Ghosh's brilliant 94 off 77 balls helped India Women manage the challenging total. 

South Africa Women lost first five wickets for 81 runs

In reply, South Africa Women were once struggling at 81/5, as the hosts India Women strongly took the game. However, the Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt calmly handled the situation, while Chloe Tryon provided great support. After an initial struggle to score runs, they set up the 61-run partnership for the sixth wicket, as the situation was moving towards the challenging for the hosts. 

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Kranti Gaud proved her captain right, bowled Laura Wolvaardt for 70 runs

After some tight spin overs with wicketless figures, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur went for a change to bring back Kranti Gaud in the 36th over. In her first four balls of that new spell, Gaud conceded only two runs, as the required run rate was moving up to pressurize the South African team. On the fifth ball, Wolvaardt moved back for a room, but Gaud delivered a brilliant yorker that the Proteas opener and skipper missed, and it hit the stump, as she was bowled for 70 off 111 balls with eight fours. South Africa Women were then struggling at 142/6 in 35.5 overs as they needed 110 more runs from 85 balls. 

IS THERE ANYTHING KRANTI GAUD CANNOT DO?! 😍

South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt departs on 70. Is that the game for them? 👀

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The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see two of the biggest squads colliding at the group stage on Thursday. India Women vs South Africa Women will be the 10th ODI in the competition, and it is scheduled to take place at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

India Women are currently in the 2nd spot in the point table with 2 consecutive wins. Their net run rate stands at +1.515. South African women are currently at the 5th spot in the point table with a win and a loss. Their net run rate stands at -1.402.

IND-W vs SA-W Match Details

Date: 9th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam 

Live Streaming: Fancode

IND-W vs SA-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters IND-W vs SA-W

• Tazmin Brits (SA-W) - 106 runs in this tournament 

• Harleen Deol (IND-W) - 94 runs in this tournament 

• Sune Luus (SA-W) - 85 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler IND-W vs SA-W

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W) - 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Kranti Goud (IND-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

IND-W vs SA-W Recent Performance

IND-W vs SA-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If IND-W bats first

• Powerplay prediction - 55 Runs

• First Innings score prediction - IND-W is expected to score 280-300 runs

• Result prediction- IND-W will win the match by 25-40 runs

Scenario 2- If the SA-W bats first

• Powerplay prediction - 48 Runs

• First Innings score prediction- SA-W is expected to score 250-270 runs

• Result prediction- IND-W will win the match by 4 wickets 

Who will hit the Most Sixes?

Who will hit the most sixes for India Women in the match: Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh

Who will hit the most sixes for South Africa Women in the match: Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus

Who will hit the Most Fours?

Who will hit the most fours for India Women in the match: Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol 

Who will hit the most fours for South Africa Women in the match: Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp

IND-W vs SA-W Predicted Playing XI

India Women (IND-W) Playing XI 

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Renuka Singh, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani..

South Africa Women (SA-W) Playing XI 

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas.

IND-W vs SA-W Complete Squad

Indis Women - 

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

South Africa Women -

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

IND-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

India Women to win

We predict that India Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma will be key players to watch out for.

FAQs – IND-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s IND-W vs SA-W match?

A: The match will be played at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

Q2. Who will win today’s IND-W vs SA-W match?

A: According to our today match prediction, India Women are favorites to win the 10th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

Q3. What is the weather forecast for the IND-W vs SA-W match?

A: The weather is expected to be clear with no chances of rain and ideal conditions for cricket.

Q4. Who are the key players to watch in today’s match?

A: Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Harleen Deol for India; Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, and Sune Luus for South Africa.

In Match 7 of the Women's World Cup 2025, the South Africa Women team achieved an easy six-wicket victory over New Zealand Women at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, India. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first. Devine led from the front with a solid 85 off 98 balls, while Brooke Halliday (45 off 37) and Georgia Plimmer (31 off 68) provided useful support. However, in a brilliant 4 for 40 display, Nonkululeko Mlaba kept New Zealand to 231 all out in 47.5 overs.

Chasing 232, South Africa Women were dominant from the start. Tazmin Brits played a sensational innings of 101 off 89 balls, while Sune Luus remained unbeaten on 83 off 114 deliveries. Their 159-run stand for the second wicket set the foundation for South Africa’s successful chase, as they reached the target comfortably in 40.5 overs. Amelia Kerr picked up 2 for 62 for New Zealand but couldn’t stop the inevitable.

With this win, South Africa climbed to fifth on the points table, while New Zealand stayed winless at seventh with zero points. Tazmin Brits was named Player of the Match for her outstanding century, her fifth of 2025, as South Africa bounced back strongly after their opening defeat.

NZ-W vs SA-W: Who Said What?

Tazmin Brits (Player of the Match):

“It feels great to win, especially after our first game. Becoming the fastest batter to score seven WODI hundreds is special, but winning for my team matters most. I just backed myself and stayed positive. My celebration was for two young girls, one in Australia and one in South Africa, who asked me to dedicate it to them — and my fifty will always be for my dad.”

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Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women Captain):

“Such an amazing turnaround. This was something we knew we were capable of in that first game. I’m really happy with how we bounced back today. Mlaba’s second spell was amazing, and our death bowling plans worked perfectly. Fielding has been our strength, and I’m glad we did well as a unit. Tazmin is phenomenal right now, I think she’s scored six hundreds in her last 11 games. We’ll enjoy this win but start fresh for the next match against India.”

Sophie Devine (New Zealand Captain):

"It was a different pitch. I still feel it was a 270-280 wicket. We continuously lost wickets and couldn't have a crack at the backend. Disappointing for us today. We have spoken about it. We have to win a lot of games. A little bit of pressure on us for the rest of the games. We know where we stand and know what we have to do. We will reflect on this game. There are still some things that went well during both innings but we know that in this competition you can't just play half a game. Disappointing but a very long way to go in this tournament. I would have enjoyed a bit more if we won. Just really grateful and humbled that I've had the opportunity to pull on this shirt 300 times. Each and every tie I do, I just want to give my absolute best to this group of people and what it means to the people back home as well."

During the New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women match in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt took a stunner, and it can be counted among the catches of the tournament. 

ICC Women's World Cup 2025, NZ-W vs RSA-W: New Zealand Women were all out for 231

While both teams suffered big defeats in their tournament opener, it is a big game for both teams in the competition. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine chose to bat first after winning the toss at Indore. However, the White Ferns struggled in the innings, while the Proteas' fielding was exceptional, as New Zealand Women were all out for 231 runs in 47.5 overs, where the skipper Sophie Devine scored 85 off 98 balls with nine fours.

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Laura Wolvaardt: Possible catch of the tournament contender

New Zealand Women were struggling in the slog overs, while the South African fielders were dominating and providing outstanding support to the strong bowlers. On the penultimate delivery of the 47th over, while Lea Tahuhu was dismissed, it was solely because of the Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt. It was a full delivery outside the off-stump from the left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba, while Tahuhu guided her shot to the extra cover, where Wolvaardt grabbed the ball one-handed and brought Mlaba's fourth wicket in the match. Mlaba ultimately finished her bowling with the figures of 10-0-40-4.

Even the International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed that it can be the catch of the tournament. That stunning catch made the situation worse for the White Ferns, as they lost their ninth wicket for 226 runs.  

Possible catch of the tournament contender from Laura Wolvaardt 👌

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— ICC (@ICC) October 6, 2025