IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats in ODIs | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats: India Women will face South Africa Women in their 10th ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on 09 October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
India enters the contest on the back of a dominant 88-run win over Pakistan, extending their unbeaten streak in the tournament. South Africa, meanwhile, bounced back strongly with a six-wicket win over New Zealand, thanks to Tazmin Brits’ sensational century.
Let’s take a look at the IND-W vs SA-W head-to-head record, recent form, and key stats ahead of this clash.
IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | IND-W Won | SA-W Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 20 | 12 | 01 | December 22, 1997 (IND W Won) | May 7, 2025 (IND W Won) |
India Women have a dominant record, winning 20 of the 33 ODIs against South African women. They are also unbeaten in the last 5 meetings.
India Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (IND-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct 25 | Pakistan W | Won | 88 runs | 247/10 – 159/10 |
| 30 Sep 25 | Sri Lanka W | Won | 59 runs (D/L) | 269/8 – 211/10 |
| 27 Sep 25 | New Zealand W | Won | 4 wickets (D/L) | 237/6 – 232/8 |
| 25 Sep 25 | England W | Lost | 152 runs | 187/10 – 339/9 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Australia W | Lost | 43 runs | 369/10 – 412/10 |
South Africa Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (SA-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct 25 | New Zealand W | Won | 6 wickets | 232/4 – 231/10 |
| 03 Oct 25 | England W | Lost | 10 wickets | 69/10 – 73/0 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Pakistan W | Won | 4 wickets | 233/6 – 229/10 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Pakistan W | Lost | 6 wickets | 115/10 – 119/4 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Pakistan W | Won | 25 runs (D/L) | 292/3 – 287/10 |
India Women vs South Africa Women Key Player Battles
1. Smriti Mandhana vs Nonkululeko Mlaba
Mandhana has over 500 runs against SA in the last six games. Mlaba, fresh off a 4-wicket haul vs NZ, will test her early.
2. Deepti Sharma vs Marizanne Kapp
Deepti is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament (6 wickets), while Kapp’s all-round ability makes her a crucial matchup.
3. Harmanpreet Kaur vs Ayabonga Khaka
Kaur averages 53 against SA Women, but Khaka’s discipline with the ball has troubled her before.
4. Tazmin Brits vs Sneh Rana
Brits has scored four centuries in her last five innings. Rana’s spin could be India’s key to breaking her rhythm.
5. Jemimah Rodrigues vs Chloe Tryon
Rodrigues smashed a century against SA in their last meeting. Tryon’s spin will aim to contain her strokeplay.
IND-W vs SA-W Prediction
India Women hold a psychological edge with their 5-0 record in the last five matches against South Africa. Smriti Mandhana’s record against SA and India’s spin attack could tilt the game their way. However, South Africa’s hopes rest on the red-hot form of Tazmin Brits.
Prediction: India Women to win and extend their unbeaten run against South Africa Women.