India vs South Africa Live Score, Women’s World Cup 2025: India’s top-order batters face a defining challenge against a rejuvenated South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup today. While India sit second on the points table with two wins, star players Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues have struggled to fire, forcing reliance on the middle and lower order — including Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma — to stabilise innings. Totals after struggling at 124/6 against Sri Lanka and 159/5 versus Pakistan highlighted India’s resilience, but repetition against a stronger side could be costly.

The Indian management hopes for improved contributions from the top three to convert competitive totals into winning ones. Pace-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur’s fitness will be key, with a potential return offering balance in both batting and bowling. Deepti Sharma leads India’s bowling charts with six wickets, supported by Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, and pacer Kranti Gaud, though the ACA-VDCA Stadium pitch may not offer the same assistance as previous venues.

South Africa, rebounding from a 69 all-out against England, hammered New Zealand by six wickets, with centurion Tazmin Brits and dependable Sune Luus in form. Veterans Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Anneke Bosch strengthen their lineup, while the bowling unit led by Kapp, Nonku Mlaba, and Ayabonga Khaka will test India’s batting.

All-rounder Nadine de Klerk stressed the importance of breaking India’s prolific opening stand of Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. Early wickets and adaptability against spin-heavy bowling will be pivotal. India’s ability to respond with runs from its top order and control with the ball could define momentum, shaping outcomes against top-tier opposition like South Africa and eventual champions Australia.