The 2nd match between India Women and South Africa Women in the ongoing Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025 occurred on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This was South Africa’s first match in the series and their first international game in four months, while India had already comfortably won their opening match against Sri Lanka.
The 2nd match between India Women and South Africa Women in the Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025 is scheduled for today, April 29, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match is set to commence at 10:00 AM IST (9:30 AM PKT)
Match Details
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Date: April 29, 2025
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Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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Start Time: 10:00 AM IST
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Toss Time: 9:30 AM IST
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Live Streaming: FanCode (India), ThePapare (Sri Lanka), and Sri Lanka Cricket’s official YouTube channel globally.
Context and Team Form
India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, came into the match with confidence after a strong win against Sri Lanka. Their spinners, including Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, and Shree Charani, had performed well in the first game, and the top order batters like Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, and Harleen Deol ensured smooth chases
South Africa Women, led by Laura Wolvaardt, were looking to bounce back after a recent disappointing series loss to England. They were missing key players like Marizanne Kapp and Anneke Bosch but had players active in domestic and WPL cricket to maintain form
Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is known for being balanced, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Early conditions favored pacers with some swing due to overcast weather, while spinners were expected to play a significant role as the match progressed. Captains might prefer chasing given the weather and pitch conditions
India W vs South Africa W
Summary
India Women vs South Africa Women in the 2nd ODI of the Tri-Nation Series 2025 at Colombo. The match showcased excellent batting performances from India’s top order, particularly Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, and a competitive fightback from South Africa. The win kept India strong in the series while South Africa aimed to regroup for upcoming matche