IND W vs SA W: Team India Ready to Trap South Africa in the '84 and 94' Spell — A Historic Hat-Trick on the Cards

The 10th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 between India and South Africa, taking place in Visakhapatnam, could turn into a landmark clash for Team India. The numbers 84 and 94 are set to play a special role — both linked to Indian stars Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. If this connection unfolds as expected, India could not only clinch their third consecutive win in the tournament but also witness a historic milestone achieved for only the third time in Women’s World Cup history.

The ‘84’ Connection: Harmanpreet Kaur on the Verge of 1000 World Cup Runs
The number 84 carries special significance for captain Harmanpreet Kaur. If she scores 84 runs against South Africa, she will become only the third cricketer in Women’s World Cup history to reach 1,000 runs — joining New Zealand legend Debbie Hockley and India’s own Mithali Raj. This milestone would mark a proud moment for Indian women’s cricket and etch Harmanpreet’s name among the tournament’s all-time greats.

Her chances look promising, given her remarkable record against South Africa — 802 runs in 23 innings at an impressive average of 53.46.

The ‘94’ Connection: Smriti Mandhana’s Chase for 1000 ODI Runs Against South Africa
The number 94 is tied to opener Smriti Mandhana. She needs 94 more runs to reach 1,000 career runs in ODIs against South Africa — a feat she could well achieve given her consistency and dominance over the Proteas bowling attack. So far, Mandhana has scored 906 runs in 18 innings against South Africa at an average of 53.29.

A Chance to Make History — For the Third Time
If both Harmanpreet and Mandhana achieve these respective milestones in the same match, it would not only mark India’s hat-trick of wins in the tournament but also add a rare chapter to Women’s World Cup history — one where two Indian stalwarts reach major career landmarks in a single contest.