It’s set to be a high-stakes early World Cup clash as India Women host South Africa Women on Thursday morning in Visakhapatnam. India come into the match with momentum and home conditions advantage, while the Proteas will aim to overcome pressure and make a statement in a difficult game. Let’s dive into the betting preview, best bets and a prediction.
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Betting Preview
India arrive as hosts and favourites, buoyed by two straight wins that have set a strong tone in the tournament. Their batting, especially the top order, will be under the spotlight after some tentative starts.
South Africa, meanwhile, enter the match with confidence. Their recent performances, especially a dominant win over New Zealand where Tazmin Brits smashed a century and Nonkululeko Mlaba spun through the opposition, show they have depth in both batting and bowling. They’ll hope to carry that momentum into India.
1.30
India (W) vs South Africa (W)
India
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A matchup to watch will be Smriti Mandhana and Laura Wolvaardt, two batters who can set the tone early. India will try to control the run-rate and build partnerships, while South Africa may look to exploit any weaknesses in India’s middle order, especially if early wickets fall. The seamers and spinners on both sides will also play critical roles depending on how the pitch behaves under the Indian sun.
3.40
India (W) vs South Africa (W)
South Africa
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Statistics & Context
- In head-to-head ODIs, India Women have won 15 out of 24 matches since 2017, while South Africa Women have secured 9 victories.
- In the 2024 bilateral ODI series in India, India won all three matches.
- In the first ODI of that 2024 series, India scored 265 / 8, and SA were bowled out for 122, losing by 143 runs.
- In another match in the same series, SA posted 215 / 8, but India chased it down with 6 wickets in hand.
These stats suggest India often dominate SA in Indian conditions, especially in the ODI format, though World Cup pressure may narrow margins.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: India Women to win at 1.30.
Best Bet: Top match batter runs – Under 91.5 at 1.85.
Alternative Bet: Smriti Mandhana to be India’s top batter at 2.90.
