Key Points

The Women's World Cup match in Visakhapatnam faced a rain delay that pushed back the toss by an hour. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and decided to field first against India. Despite the weather interruption, the ground staff worked efficiently to ensure no overs were lost from the game. Both teams come into this crucial encounter with different momentum from their previous matches.

Key Points: South Africa Win Toss Bowl First vs India Women's World Cup

  • Rain delayed toss by one hour but no overs lost in the match
  • India holds strong ODI record with 20 wins against South Africa
  • South Africa captain predicts high-scoring game on good pitch
  • India enters with two consecutive victories in tournament
  • Ground staff used super sopper to dry playing surface
  • Both teams made strategic changes to their playing XIs
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Women's World Cup: South Africa win toss, put India to bat after hour-long rain delay

After hour-long rain delay, South Africa opts to field against India in Women's World Cup clash. Ground staff ensures no overs lost despite weather interruption.

"We are gonna have a bowl first. Looks like a very nice wicket. Should be pretty high-scoring. - Laura Wolvaardt"

Visakhapatnam, October 9

After incessant rain interrupted the exciting contest, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to field against the hosts India at the ongoing Women's World Cup on Thursday in Visakhapatnam.

Relentless rain in Visakhapatnam forced the toss to be delayed by an hour. Despite the unprecedented setback, not a single over has been lost to weather. The ground staff put in the hard yards by using a super sopper to ensure the surface doesn't hinder the players.

India boasts a formidable record against South Africa in the Women's ODIs, notching 20 wins while conceding 12 defeats. India comes into the clash on the back of two successive victories, while South Africa got off to an abysmal start in their campaign opener. The Women Proteas bundled out on 69 against England but pulled off a composed chase against New Zealand to open their victory account.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt believes the game will be a run fest and said during the time of the toss, "We are gonna have a bowl first. Looks like a very nice wicket. Should be pretty high-scoring. Very happy with how we played in the last game. She (Brits) has been amazing, long may the form continue."

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur remains hopeful about putting up a competitive total and said, "Looking at the conditions, bowling. Hopefully, we'll put up a decent total. Amanjot is back in place of Renuka. We need to keep showing improvement. In the first two games, we wanted to win, and we did that. We want to keep doing the good things."

South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba

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

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting toss decision by South Africa. With our strong batting lineup and good form, we should be able to post 250+ even if batting first. Smriti and Harmanpreet need to fire today! 🔥
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Sarah B
Good to see Amanjot Kaur back in the playing XI. She brings good balance to the team. Hope the rain stays away and we get a full game. Women's cricket deserves uninterrupted matches!
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Arjun K
Our record against South Africa is impressive - 20 wins out of 32 matches! But can't take them lightly after their comeback against New Zealand. Need to be careful of Brits who's in good form.
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Vikram M
Honestly, I'm a bit concerned about the batting order. Harleen Deol at number 3? Hope the team management knows what they're doing. But let's trust our captain Harmanpreet's decisions.
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Kavya N
So proud of our women's team! Two consecutive wins and now looking for the third. The energy in Visakhapatnam must be amazing despite the rain. Let's go Team India! 🏏✨

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