IND-W vs SA-W: Amanjot Kaur returns as India drop Renuka Singh for Vizag clash

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indiatoday|10-10-2025

India has decided to drop Renuka Singh and bring back Amanjot Kaur for the clash in Vizag against South Africa on Thursday, October 9. Amanjot missed the win against Pakistan due to illness after shining for India in their opener against Sri Lanka.

The all-rounder scored 57 off 56 balls as her partnership of 103 runs with Deepti Sharma helped India recover from a collapse and win the game. Amanjot also picked up a wicket during the match. Renuka played against Pakistan and bowled well, despite going wicketless.

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Renuka registered figures of 10-1-29-0 during the match in Colombo.

Otherwise, the Indian team remains unchanged with Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal opening the batting for the side.

South Africa also made one change to their side as Tumi Sekhukhune replaced Masabata Klaas. South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first in Vizag, where rain threat of rain looms large at the moment.

After losing the toss, Harmanpreet said that she would have opted to bowl first as well.
The Indian captain said that the aim now would be to put a good total on the board.

"Well, looking at the conditions, we would have bowled first as well. But most of the time, we don't have that in our hands. Hopefully, we put a good total on the board. The crowd have been great every time, supporting us in the stadiums. We want to put in a good show for them today," said Harmanpreet.

India vs South Africa Playing XIs
South Africa Women Playing XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Lesleigh Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mla.ba.

India Women Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Goud, Nallapureddy Charani
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