India will face South Africa in the 10th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Thursday, October 9, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. India is undefeated so far in the tournament, while South Africa have won and lost one game each. India and South Africa have played a total of 33 ODI games so far, with India winning 20. In the Women’s World Cup, India has won three out of five games against the Proteas Women.
Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in India Women vs South Africa Women
1. Smriti Mandhana vs Marizanne Kapp:

Smriti Mandhana has faced Marizanne Kapp in nine ODI games. Mandhana has made 66 runs off 101 deliveries against Kapp and has been dismissed just once.
2. Harmanpreet Kaur vs Nonkululeko Mlaba:

Nonkululeko Mlaba has not been able to dismiss Harmanpreet Kaur in five ODI games so far. Harmanpreet has made 76 runs off 65 deliveries against Mlaba in ODIs.
3. Deepti Sharma vs Laura Wolvaardt:

Deepti Sharma dismissed Laura Wolvaardt in the previous game that India and South Africa played. Deepti has conceded 83 runs off 151 deliveries against Wolvaardt and has dismissed thrice.
FAQs
Q1: Why is Deepti Sharma a key player to watch out for against South Africa in Women’s World Cup 2025?
A1: Deepti Sharma is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. She scored a crucial half-century in the first game.
Q2: What strategies could India use to challenge South Africa in Match 10 of the Women’s World Cup 2025?
A2: For India to win this game, the top order will need to build a strong batting foundation. Players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues need to play matching roles. All-rounders like Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana will have to exploit subcontinental conditions effectively and will be key to controlling the middle overs and breaking crucial partnerships.
Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the India Women vs South Africa Women clash in Match 10?
A3: Deepti Sharma and Marizanne Kapp are the two all-rounders who can make an impact in this game.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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