In a display of strategic brilliance, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) women's cricket team executed a rare tactical move to secure a resounding 163-run victory against Qatar in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025.

The match, played under looming rain clouds, saw UAE retire their entire batting line-up after amassing 192 runs in just 16 overs, a decision that paved the way for a dominant performance with the ball.

They were 192/0 after 16 overs, but after forecasting the rain, Ahmed Raza, the head coach of the UAE Women's Cricket team, sent the whole batting lineup one after another to make them retire out.

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Explosive Batting Sets the Stage

Batting first, UAE showcased firepower at the top, led by captain Esha Oza's scintillating 113 off 55 balls, which included 19 boundaries and five towering sixes.

She was ably supported by Theertha Satish, who scored 74 off 42 balls with 11 fours.

The opening pair's aggressive batting took UAE to a formidable total, setting the stage for an audacious tactical gambit.

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A Bold Decision Under Overcast Skies

With rain threatening to disrupt proceedings, UAE's management and coach, Ahmed Raza, made a bold call at the 16-over mark.

Confident in their substantial score, they opted to retire out their entire batting line-up—a move akin to declaring in a first-class match but unprecedented in the T20I format. For your information, declaring the inning in T20Is is not allowed.

This allowed the UAE to immediately shift focus to their bowling attack, saving crucial time in a weather-affected contest.

Qatar Crumbled Under UAE's Bowling Might

The decision paid dividends as UAE's bowlers ran riot, skittling Qatar for a mere 29 runs in under 12 overs.

The clinical bowling performance sealed a mammoth win, significantly boosting UAE's net run rate and strengthening their position in the tournament.

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A Step Closer to the Super Three

This victory marks UAE's second consecutive win in the Asia Qualifier, positioning them favorably to advance to the Super Three stage. The top three teams from the group stage will progress to this phase, with the top two earning a coveted spot in the Global Qualifier in early 2026.

The 10th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will be played between India Women and South Africa Women on Thursday, October 9th (Thursday), at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

India and South Africa are among the favourites to win the silverware this year. The Women in Blue had a brilliant start to their campaign with two successive wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and are currently at the top of the points table with four points and a net run rate of +1.757. 

Proteas, on the other hand, had a disappointing start to their campaign with a crushing defeat to England before making a strong comeback against New Zealand.

Here is everything you need to know before the India Women vs South Africa Women match 10 in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India Women vs South Africa Women
• Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Match 10
• Date: 9 October 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM IST
• Venue: Dr. YS Rajashekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Streaming Details

The India Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Match 10 will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. On TV, fans can watch the match on Star Sports' separate channels, Star Sports 1/HD and Star Sports Hindi/HD, with commentary in Hindi and English.

The match can be streamed live online on JioHotstar app or website.

India Women vs South Africa Women: Head-to-head stats

Team India and South Africa have faced off 33 times in the history of Women’s ODIs. In those 33 outings, the Women in Blue emerged victorious on 20 occasions, while the Proteas won 12 matches, with one match ending in no result.

In the Women’s ODI World Cup, India and South Africa met thrice in 1997, 2017, and 2022, with the Proteas winning in the last two face-offs, while India won the inaugural 1997 encounter.

Pitch Report: Dr. YS Rajashekhara Reddy Stadium

Dr. YS Rajashekhara Reddy Stadium is a new venue and has hosted a few white-ball matches. The pitch here has been brilliant for batting, with not much help in it for the bowlers. In the few matches played here, it has seen high scores being made and chased.

The team winning the toss prefers to bat first at this ground. Out of 15 ODI matches played at this ground, the team batting won three times while chasing side came out victorious on 10 occasions.

Weather Report

The weather forecast in Vizag for Thursday shows heavy thunderstorms with 40 to 50 percent precipitation. The temperature will fluctuate between 28 and 31°C with average humidity around 85 percent and 6 km/h wind speed.

Possible Lineups

India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

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India Women vs South Africa Women Match Prediction

India and South Africa are expected to put their best foot forward in the upcoming clash of the Women’s World Cup 2025, as both teams look to gain an advantage early in the tournament. Both teams are likely to rely on their key players to deliver, but the match could depend on how well the top and middle order batters handle pressure and the bowlers control the middle overs.

Given the head-to-head record in ODIs and the last five meetings between the two sides, India will start as favourites to continue their winning streak. However, South Africa are expected to put up a good fight and could spring a surprise if their key batters fire and their bowlers execute disciplined plans, especially in the powerplay and middle order.

Two stands at the ACA-VDCA Visakhapatnam Cricket Stadium will be named after legendary Indian women cricketers Mithali Raj and Raavi Kalpana. The inauguration ceremony will coincide with the India-Australia Women's World Cup match on October 12th.

The ACA will inaugurate the Mithali Raj Stand and the Ravi Kalpana Stand on October 12, ahead of the India-Australia match, marking a first-of-its-kind tribute to women cricketers at the stadium.

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Mandhana requested for the stands

The decision was taken following a request from India's star batsman Smriti Mandhana at the 'Breaking Boundaries' event in August 2025 with Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh.

Acting on Smriti Mandhana's appeal, Minister Nara Lokesh immediately consulted the Andhra Cricket Association. As a result, it has been decided to honour the great personalities of women's cricket by naming the stands after them at the Visakhapatnam Stadium.

Mr. Lokesh said, “Smriti Mandhana’s thoughtful suggestion captured a wider public sentiment. Translating that idea into immediate action reflects our collective commitment to gender parity and to acknowledging the trailblazers of women’s cricket.”

Speaking of the ongoing World Cup, India have made a perfect start to the tournament, having beaten Sri Lanka and Pakistan in their opening two games. Australia started the World Cup with a resounding 89-run win over New Zealand, but their match against Sri Lanka in Colombo was washed out without the toss.

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Mithali Raj's career in WODI

Mithali Raj is a former India captain and one of the game’s most accomplished batters. She is a pathbreaking figure who broadened the horizons for women’s cricket nationwide. Mithali ended her career as the highest run-getter in Women's ODIs, with 7,805 runs at 50.68. No player in the history of women's cricket has ever scored 6,000. 

Ravi Kalpana is an Andhra-born wicketkeeper-batter whose rise from the state system to the India side has galvanised local talent and strengthened the pathway for girls in cricket.

Women’s One Day International (ODI) cricket has changed drastically over the years. From low-scoring matches in the early 90s to today’s aggressive batting approach, modern teams are regularly crossing the 400-run mark. The latest entry into the record books came in September 2025, when Australia Women hammered 412 runs against India in New Delhi, equaling their own highest total achieved back in 1997. 

In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 highest totals in women’s ODI cricket history.

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Highest Totals in Women’s ODI Cricket History

1. New Zealand 491/4 vs Ireland | 2018

New Zealand Women started off their home ODI series against Ireland in June 2018 by mounting 491-4 after opting to bat first. Captain Suzie Bates made 151 off 94 balls and number three Maddy Green contributed with 122 runs from just 77 deliveries with 15 regal boundaries and a six. 

Jess Watkin (62 off 59) and Amelia Kerr (81* off 45) and 31 extras also left a lasting impression as the New Zealand team toppled its own 21-year-old record in Women’s ODIs. The hosts ended up securing a huge 347-run win to signal a long and tiring week for the visitors.

2. New Zealand 455/5 vs Pakistan | 1997

In the second ODI of their two-match series against the visiting Pakistan team at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval in January 1997, the Maia Lewis-led New Zealand team towed 455 runs from 50 overs for the loss of just five wickets. Skipper Lewis herself top-scored in the innings by cracking 105 from just 72 balls.

The innings marked the first-ever occasion of a team 400 in ODIs, and it remained the highest-ever women’s ODI total for over two decades.

3. New Zealand 440/3 vs Ireland | 2018

Just three days after belting 418 runs at the city’s Vineyard, New Zealand accrued 440-3 from 50 overs against Ireland. Amelia Kerr, aged 17 at the time, batted out the innings and clobbered 232 of those runs from just 145 balls with 31 boundaries and two sixes.

Leigh Kasperek at number three also reaped in a boundary-laden 113, while opener Amy Satterthwaite made a 45-ball 61 during her century-plus partnership with Kerr. Remarkably, Amelia Kerr also picked up five wickets later in the match to headline New Zealand’s 305-run victory and a 3-0 sweep.

4. India 435/5 vs Ireland | 2025

Facing Ireland in the third ODI of their three-match series at Rajkot’s Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in January 2025, Indian skipper Smriti Mandhana launched 12 boundaries and seven huge sixes in her 80-ball 135. Her younger partner Pratika Rawal also made her presence known by composing 154 runs from 129 balls as the two openers shared 233 runs for the first wicket.

Richa Ghosh at number three smeared 59 from 42 balls against Ireland’s bowlers as India racked up 435-5 from 50 overs, their highest team total and the fourth highest overall in women’s ODIs at the time.

5. New Zealand 418 vs Ireland | 2018

New Zealand scored 418 runs without facing their 50 overs in the second ODI from their three-match away series against Ireland back in June 2018. With a 1-0 lead, opening batter Sophie Devine smashed 108 from just 61 with 13 boundaries and six sixes while Maddy Green at number three hit a 36-ball half-century.

New Zealand recorded a huge 306-run win after amassing one of ODI cricket’s biggest totals.

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6. Australia 412 vs India | 2025

Australia beat India in a remarkable series decider in Delhi 2025 that set a new record for the most runs scored in a women's one-day international. Beth Mooney hit a career-best 138, powering Australia to their joint highest-ever innings total of 412 all out.

Mooney's whirlwind 138 off 79 balls lit up the middle overs, young opener Georgia Voll (81), Ellyse Perry (68) and skipper Alyssa Healy (30) provided the early fireworks after electing to bat first.

The ICC Women's World Cup is one of the oldest forms of World Championship cricket as the first-ever tournament was held in 1973 in England. The first-ever women's World Cup was won in 1973 by England as well. Australia has been the most successful team in the World Cup as they have successfully won the tournament seven times. Through this article, we will take a look at the top 5 highest scores by a batter in ICC Women’s World Cup.

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Highest scores by a batter in ICC Women’s World Cup

1. Belinda Clark | 229 vs Denmark

Australia Women's captain Belinda Clark still holds the record for the only double-century in the Women’s ODI World Cup, while she scored 229 not out against Denmark Women in the 1997 edition. She took 155 balls to score those runs, while she hit 22 fours. There were also two 60s, as Australia Women recorded 412/3 in 50 overs, while the opponents were bundled out for only 49 runs.  

2. Chamari Athapaththu | 178* vs Australia

During the Women’s World Cup 2017 league stage match against Australia Women, Sri Lankan top-order Chamari Athapaththu scored 178 not out off 143 balls with 22 fours and six sixes that helped Sri Lanka Women to score 257/9 in 50 overs. However, they lost the match by eight wickets with 37 balls remaining. 

3. Charlotte Edwards | 173* vs Ireland

During the Women’s World Cup 1997 league stage fixture against Ireland Women, English opener Charlotte Edwards slammed 173 not out off 155 balls with 19 fours. She also got support from the other players, as England Women scored 324/3 in 50 overs, and they won the match by 208 runs. 

4. Harmanpreet Kaur | 171* vs Australia

During the Women’s World Cup 2017 Semi-final, when India were facing Australia Women, the Indian star Harmanpreet Kaur had a single-handed battle and she scored 171 not out off 115 balls with 20 fours and seven sixes. Her powerful batting helped India Women to score 281/4 in the 42-over game, and they won that fixture by 36 runs. 

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5. Stafanie Taylor | 171 vs Sri Lanka

During the Women’s World Cup 2013 group stage match, West Indies cricketer Stafanie Taylor scored 171 runs from 137 balls against Sri Lanka Women with the help of 18 fours and two sixes. There were also crucial supports from Kyshona Knight (44 off 67 balls), Deandra Dottin (50 off 22 balls), and captain Merissa Aguilleira (47* off 24 balls), as West Indies Women scored 368/8 in 50 overs in the first innings, and later they won by 209 runs. 

The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is scheduled to be hosted by India in September-October. This will be the 13th edition of the tournament. India has reached the final of the Women's ODI Cricket World Cup twice, but has never won it.

Australia Women’s Team lift the previous edition of the ICC World Cup at the Christchurch Cricket Stadium in New Zealand. They defeated the England team with 71 runs.

Let's have a look at the ICC Women's World Cup past winners and most successful teams.

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ICC Women's World Cup | First Edition Winner

The women's cricket World Cup was held 2 years before the first men's World Cup. In 1973, the tournament was first hosted with 7 teams participating in the tournament. The tournament was hosted by England. England became the champion by defeating Australia in the 60-over tournament.

India was not a part of it. The Indian women's cricket team made its debut in the Women's Cricket World Cup in 1978, which was hosted by India.

England scored a mammoth total of 279/3 in 60 overs with Enid Bakewell scoring 118 and captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint contributing 64. Australia struggled to chase the target and scored 187/9. Bakewell became the highest run scorer in the tournament. She scored 264 runs. Rosalind Heggs of England took the most wickets with 12.

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2022 Women's World Cup Winner

Australia beat England by 71 runs to lift the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 trophy. This is the seventh World Cup title for the Australian women.

The Meg Lanning-led side had put up 356 runs on the scoreboard for the loss of 5 wickets while batting first and managed to get England all out for 285 runs despite Natalie Sciver's brave attempts to keep her side still in the game.

ICC Women's World Cup | Most Successful Teams

Australia is the most successful women's cricket team with seven titles. Australia has dominated women’s cricket like no other team, winning the most ICC trophies in history. With a staggering 7 titles in the Women’s ODI World Cup, the Australian Women’s team has set the benchmark for excellence on the global stage. 

Their closest competitor, England, has managed to secure four World Cups, a distant second that underscores Australia’s dominance.

• Australia (7 times): 1978, 1982, 1989, 1998, 2005, 2013, 2022
• England (4 times): 1973, 1993, 2009, 2017
• New Zealand (1 time): 2000

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ICC Women's World Cup | Past Winners