Watch: Smriti Mandhana hits stunning six over bowler’s head in IND vs SA Women’s World Cup clash in Vizag

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are facing Laura Wolvaardt’s South Africa today in Match No. 10 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The match is being held at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

South Africa won the toss and opted to field first. India were bowled out for 251 in 49.1 overs.

Smriti Mandhana breaks world record

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana broke a long-standing world record during India’s third match of the tournament. With her 23-run knock off 32 balls, Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in a calendar year in Women's One Day Internationals, surpassing the 970-run mark. The previous record of 970 runs was held by Australia’s Belinda Clark, set in 1997.

Mandhana also provided one of the highlights of the Indian innings when she struck a clean six back over the bowler’s head in the eighth over, off the bowling of South Africa’s Ayabonga Khaka. The shot marked a rare moment of aggression in an otherwise steady start.



The 29-year-old put on a 55-run opening stand with debutant Pratika Rawal. However, following their dismissals, the Indian middle order collapsed, limiting the team’s ability to accelerate in the final overs.

India's form and recent performances

India came into the match with momentum, having secured two commanding wins—by 59 runs against Sri Lanka and 88 runs against Pakistan. South Africa, meanwhile, had a mixed start to their campaign, losing by 10 wickets to England before bouncing back with a six-wicket win over New Zealand, the 2024 T20 World Cup winners.

Ind vs SA team update

All-rounder Amanjot Kaur, who missed the high-profile match against Pakistan due to illness, returned to the XI for today’s fixture.

Playing XIs

India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba