The field is set for a scorching match between the two formidable teams as India and South Africa are set to clash on 29th April 2025 to mark the second day of One Day Internationals (ODI) Tri-Series in Sri Lanka.
In a truncated opening, India was able to secure a dominant nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. India’s clinical brilliance folded Sri Lanka for a modest 147. Sneh Rana marked her brilliant return with a brilliant 3/31. India had a comfortable chase down in just 30 overs, led by Pratika Rawal (50* off 62), Harleen Deol (48* off 71) and Smriti Mandhana (43 off 46).
India has played a match total of 323 ODIs and have won 177, losing 140, tying 2 and with 4 ending in a no-result. They registered their highest ODI total of 435/5 against Ireland earlier this year, which also is the fourth highest in women’s ODIs. The team is ranked at number 4 in the ICC Women’s ODI and T20I Team Rankings with 104 rating points.
On the other hand, South Africa has played a total of 248 matches played, with 127 wins, 105 losses, 5 ties, and 7 no results. They last played England in an ODI series on home soil in December 2024, losing 1-2, and faced India in June 2024, suffering a 0-3 whitewash.
Head-to-Head:
India have played 31 ODIs against South Africa, winning 18 and losing 12, with 1 no result. Notably, with three wins each in their previous six face-offs, the two sides have shared the spoils, setting the stage for an engaging ODI contest.
Where to Watch India VS South Africa, Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025?
India and South Africa will lock horns at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, starting at 10:00 AM IST on Tuesday, April 29.
Fans in India can catch all the action live on the FanCode app and website, while the Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube channel offers exclusive coverage and behind-the-scenes content.
Squads:
India women’s cricket team
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Nallapureddy Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Amanjot Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Shuchi Upadhyay
South Africa women’s cricket team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Karabo Meso, Miane Smit, Nondumiso Shangase, Seshnie Naidu
Schedule:
India:
April 27, 2025: Vs Sri Lanka – Won by 9 wickets
April 29, 2025: Vs South Africa
May 4, 2025: Vs Sri Lanka
May 7, 2025: Vs South Africa
South Africa:
April 29, 2025: Vs India
May 02, 2025: Vs Sri Lanka
May 07, 2025: Vs India
May 09, 2025: Vs Sri Lanka
*All matches will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, and have a start time 10:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST)
Broadcast details:
Fans in Sri Lanka:
PayTV: ThePapare 2 on Dialogue Television (Channel No.63)
Digital: ThePapare.com (Website) | ThePapare.com (Facebook) | Dialogue VIU App
YouTube: Sri Lanka Cricket
Fans in India:
Digital: Sporta Technologies Private Limited – FanCode
Global Fans:
YouTube: Sri Lanka Cricket
