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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.

India's Women's World Cup campaign remains undefeated despite batting not reaching its full potential. Jemimah Rodrigues believes this is 'scary' for opponents, highlighting the team's depth and new match-winners emerging. She expressed confidence in the openers and her own role in contributing to team success, anticipating a batter-friendly pitch for the upcoming South Africa clash.

Jemimah Rodrigues remains optimistic despite a slow start in the Women's World Cup 2025. The right-handed batter has registered scores of 0 and 32 in the two innings so far in the tournament.

Smriti Mandhana continues to dominate the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, holding her No.1 position despite strong performances from rivals at the World Cup. While others like Tazmin Brits and Ash Gardner have climbed significantly, Mandhana's consistent form ensures her lead remains intact. England's Sophie Ecclestone leads the bowling charts.

The Andhra Cricket Association will dedicate two stands at Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Stadium to former India skipper Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana. This landmark decision, following Smriti Mandhana's appeal, will be inaugurated on October 12 during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Minister Nara Lokesh swiftly approved the proposal, marking a significant step towards acknowledging women's cricket trailblazers.

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.