Vizag Weather Forecast: Will Rain Disrupt India’s Critical Group Stage Clash Against South Africa?

Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: India Faces South Africa Amid Stormy Forecasts

India’s Strategic Challenge Against South Africa

In the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, India is set to compete against South Africa following their significant victory over Pakistan in Colombo. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team is entering a challenging phase with back-to-back matches against two formidable opponents, South Africa and Australia.

Weather Conditions Likely to Impact the Match

Both matches are scheduled to be held in Vizag, a location where the Indian team trained prior to the World Cup. However, the weather may play a pivotal role, especially against South Africa, as heavy rains were experienced in the city just a day before the game and are predicted to continue. Showers are expected to begin in the afternoon and intensify around 3 PM, which coincides with the toss. Although the rain might subside soon after, persistent overcast conditions could pose challenges, particularly for the batsmen facing the gusty winds.

Vizag’s Pitch: A Test for Batters

The pitch at Vizag is traditionally favorable for batting, with a slight edge for spinners. It has witnessed high-scoring IPL matches, notably by the Delhi Capitals. Ahead of the game, Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues suggested that a score around 270 could be decisive at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium. As the stadium hosts a women’s ODI for the first time in 11 years, choosing to bowl first after winning the toss might be a strategic advantage.

Key Players and Team Lineups

• India Predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud.
• South Africa Predicted XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luss, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

The Indian team is optimistic about the return of Amanjot Kaur following her illness, as her previous performance against Sri Lanka was remarkable.

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