Indian U-19 Women's cricket team crushed South Africa by nine wickets in the final to successfully defend their U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Indian bowlers packed South Africa under a modest score, as the eventual runners-up finished at 82 in 20 overs, losing all wickets. In the second innings, India chased down the score in just 11.2 overs, losing only one wicket as they stamped a dominating nine-wicket win in the one-sided final. 

𝗖. 𝗛. 𝗔. 𝗠. 𝗣. 𝗜. 𝗢. 𝗡. 𝗦! 🏆#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 are the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Champions 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/hkhiLzuLwj #SAvIND | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/MuOEENNjx8

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 2, 2025

After clinching the title in the inaugural edition in 2023, India U-19 women have successfully retained the title in Malaysia in 2025.

Commanding performance by the Indian bowlers in the first innings

South Africa struggled to score quickly in their innings and lost wickets regularly as India's spin bowlers took control of the game. However, this tournament shows significant progress compared to the inaugural competition two years ago, where South Africa did not advance beyond the Super Six stage.

South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first, as Parunika Sisodia clean-bowled opener Simone Lourens at the end of the second over to pick up South Africa's first wicket. Another opener, Jemma Botha went back to the pavilion after adding 16 off 14 to the scorecards.

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𝗠. 𝗢. 𝗢. 𝗗 straight after a memorable title triumph! ☺️ 🏆#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/nJOELSNO1f

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 2, 2025

India quickly took over the South African batting line-up, as Diara Ramlakan and captain Kayla Reyneke got out at 3 and 7, respectively; where the score was 40-4 in 11.2 overs.

Only Mieke Van Broot tried to build up some resistance by scoring 23 off 18, but Gongadi Trisha sent her back to the pavilion at 17.5 over. Following that, Sheshnie Naidu, Ashleigh van Wyk, and Monalisa Legodi all registered ducks, as South Africa got all out at just 82 in 20 overs.

Gongadi Trisha stalled her bowling figure at 3-15, whereas Paruniaka Sisodia (2-6), Ayushi Shukla (2-9), and Vaishnavi Sharma (2-23), the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, collectively collapsed the South African batting. 

Blistering batting from India chased down the target easily

South Africa v India, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, 2 February 2025

South Africa: 82 all out in 20 overs (Mieke van Voorst 23, Jemma Botha 16; Gongadi Trisha 3/15, Parunika Sisodia 2/6)

India: 84 for one in 11.2 overs (Gongadi Trisha 44 not out, Sanika Chalke 26 not out; Kayla Reyneke 1/14)

Result: India won by nine wickets

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.

Also Read: 5 Highest Totals in Women’s ODI Cricket History

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.

The Indian women and Pakistani women's cricket teams are set for another high-voltage clash at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting this clash, which will take place on Sunday, October 5th, at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This on-field contest is expected to be even more exciting due to the recent disputes between the two countries' cricket boards.

Both teams began their World Cup campaigns in contrasting fashion. Hosts India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs. In contrast, Pakistan, collapsed against Bangladesh, losing by seven wickets in a match where they struggled against both pace and spin.

India currently occupy the fourth spot after all teams have played a game each. The Women in Blue will eye the opportunity to boost their net run rate, which becomes crucial at the fag end of the tournament.

Here is everything you need to know before the India Women vs Pakistan Women match 6 in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India Women vs Pakistan Women
• Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Match 6
• Date: 5 October 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM IST
• Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Streaming Details

The India Women vs Pakistan Women, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Match 6 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 Pakistan Women: Head-to-head stats

Since their first encounter, the Indian women’s team has consistently maintained a winning record against Pakistan. The two sides have met in a total of 11 ODI matches, and India has won all 11, maintaining a perfect record. This includes four World Cup encounters, where Pakistan has yet to register a victory.

Pitch Report: R Premadasa Stadium

The R Premadasa Stadium is known to favor batters, with many high-scoring matches played at the venue. However, fast bowlers can exploit some help early on, while the spinners will come into play as the game progresses.

Weather Report

Heavy rain is expected early in the day, but it should dissipate during match hours. While the threat of rain looms over the game, we are expecting a full game to be played out in humid conditions. The temperature is expected to be in the late twenties throughout the day.

Possible Lineups

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

Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana(c), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal.

Also Read: 5 Highest Scores by a Batter in ICC Women’s World Cup

India Women vs Pakistan Women Match Prediction

India Women started the tournament as expected with a win over co-hosts Sri Lanka. They were given a bit of a challenge by their opponents, however. They are expected to perform better as a unit as the tournament progresses and should have more than enough for Pakistan.

Pakistan Women suffered a shock defeat in their opening match of the tournament. Bangladesh Women repeated the exploits from their maiden ODI World Cup in 2022 by handing them a 7-wicket defeat in Colombo. Sidra Amin and Fatima Sana will need to lead from the front if they are to immediately bounce back from their shock loss.

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.

Read Also: ICC tournaments hosted by India – History & Highlights

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

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will feature the biggest ever prize money for the winning team. 

This time the champion team will get 4.48 million US dollars (about Rs 39.55 crores), which is almost four times more than the prize money of the previous edition (1.32 million dollars or Rs 11.65 crores).

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Prize money increases more than the 2023 Men’s World Cup

Women's World Cup 2025, to be held from September 30 to November 2 under the hosting of India and Sri Lanka, will be played between a total of eight teams.

The total prize money of this tournament will be US $ 13.88 million (about Rs 122.5 crore), which is almost three times more than the last World Cup held in New Zealand in 2022 (3.5 million dollars i.e. Rs 31 crore).

Moreover, this prize money is more than the Men's World Cup 2023 ($10 million i.e. Rs 88.26 crore).

'strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.'

The winning team of the men's ODI World Cup in 2023, Australia, received Rs 33.31 crore. Whereas, the runner-up India received Rs 16.65 crore. The winning amount of the Women's ODI World Cup is much more than this.

According to the ICC, the purpose of this increase is to increase the popularity of women's cricket and to give it equal respect as men's cricket.

“Strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.” ICC said in its statement on Sunday.

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Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men: Jay Shah

In another boost for women's cricket, there will be a huge increase in prize money for the @ICC Women’s @CricketWorldCup 2025. Overall prize money totals USD $13.88M, a 297% increase from the last edition and more than the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 (USD $10M). #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/rXtIhFEax5

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 1, 2025

ICC president Jay Shah said that the increased prize money shows that the global body will treat women players as equals to men’s cricketers. 

“This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket. This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment for women’s cricket and reflects our clear commitment to its long-term growth," Shah said. 

“Our message is simple, women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally."

“The uplift underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans. Women’s cricket is on a remarkable upward trajectory, and with this step we are confident the momentum will accelerate. We call upon all stakeholders, fans, media, partners, and Member Boards, to join us in championing the women’s game and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves.” Jay Shah further added.