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Indian batters anticipate favourable conditions in Visakhapatnam against South Africa after challenging earlier matches. Despite two wins, the batting lineup seeks to find form, with Smriti Mandhana aiming to replicate her pre-tournament success. South Africa, however, presents a formidable challenge, having recently secured a strong victory.

Veteran wicketkeeper Sushma Verma feels Smriti Mandhana's slow start in the Women's World Cup isn't alarming, as players like Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur can step up.

Back in 2022, India's Women's World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a loss to South Africa in Christchurch. This time, they will be aiming for redemption on Thursday in Vizag.

Former India batter Anjum Chopra has called on India to not overvalue their dominant win over Pakistan in the Women's World Cup, warning that unresolved issues, particularly in the batting department, could cost them against stronger teams like South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Chopra and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur both highlighted the importance of addressing inconsistencies before facing tougher opponents.

Women's World Cup 2025 Preview: Harmanpreet Kaur faces a challenging task as India begin their quest for a maiden ICC title against Sri Lanka on September 30 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.

The 2025 ICC Women's World Cup is set to take place from September 30 to November 2, with matches being hosted across India and Colombo. Australia, the defending champions, have claimed the title seven times, while India will be aiming to secure their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup triumph.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar believes the upcoming ODI World Cup in India marks a watershed moment for women's cricket, predicting Harmanpreet Kaur's team can clinch their first global trophy on home soil. He highlighted Harmanpreet's impactful 2017 innings and Smriti Mandhana's grace, stressing the tournament's potential to inspire young girls and transcend barriers.