Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Match Details, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Probable Playing XIs, Head-to-Head, Dream 11 Prediction

South Africa and India are set to clash in the 5th ODI of Sri Lanka’s Tri-Nation Series 2025 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on May 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM IST. India has been the strongest team in the tournament, securing two wins against South Africa and Sri Lanka, though they recently suffered a loss to Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, South Africa has struggled, losing both their matches and sitting at the bottom of the points table. With the race for the final heating up, this match is crucial for both teams.

South Africa Team Preview

South Africa have had a tough campaign, losing both their matches by narrow margins. Their batting lineup, led by Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt, has shown promise but failed to convert starts into big scores. Their bowling attack, featuring Nonkululeko Mlaba and Nadine de Klerk, has been effective but lacked consistency in crucial moments. With their final hopes hanging by a thread, South Africa must deliver a strong performance to stay in contention.

India Team Preview

India Women been dominant, sitting at the top of the points table with two wins and one loss. Their batting unit, spearheaded by Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana, has been consistent, while Sneh Rana’s bowling has been a game-changer, leading the wicket charts. However, their recent loss to Sri Lanka exposed some weaknesses, particularly in death bowling. India will look to bounce back strongly and secure their spot in the final with a convincing win.

Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Match Details

Date and Time: 7th May, Wednesday, 10:00 AM IST

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

Live Streaming: FanCode app and website (app & website)

Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch in Colombo favors batters early on, offering true bounce and decent pace for stroke play. However, as the match progresses, the surface deteriorates, developing cracks and uneven bounce, making it ideal for spinners and challenging batters’ technique.

Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Weather Report

Rain could disrupt the match, with a 40% chance of precipitation and thunderstorms expected during game time. Temperatures will stay around 31°C, while high humidity (76%) may challenge players’ stamina and endurance.

Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Predicted XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Suné Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen.

India Predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, Kashvee Gautam.

Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Head-to-Head Records

India Women have held the edge in their ODI encounters against South Africa Women, winning 17 out of 32 matches. However, the Proteas, with 14 victories, remain determined to close the gap and improve their record in future contests.

Prediction: India to win the match.

Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Key Players

Sri Lanka

Sune Luus: A seasoned all-rounder, Sune Luus brings experience and versatility to the South African squad. In this series, she has been consistent, scoring 28 runs and taking 0/24 against India, followed by 31 runs and 1/34 against Sri Lanka. Her ability to impact the game with both bat and ball makes her a game-changer for South Africa.

Nadine de Klerk: A valuable all-rounder, Nadine de Klerk has been a steady performer for South Africa. Against India, she delivered a solid bowling performance, returning 1/39, while in the last game against Sri Lanka, she contributed 17 runs and 1/32, proving her ability to deliver under pressure. Her consistent contributions with both bat and ball make her a key player for South Africa in this tournament.

India

Jemimah Rodrigues: Rodrigues has established herself as a key player in India’s batting lineup. Her ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a solid strike rate makes her a crucial asset. She has been in fine form, scoring 41 against South Africa and following it up with a fluent 37 against Sri Lanka, proving her consistency in the middle order.

Pratika Rawal: She is currently the leading run-scorer of the series with 163 runs at a strike rate of 84.89 and an astonishing average of 81.50 in three innings, including a couple of half-centuries. She has scored 607 runs at a strike rate of 92.53 and an average of 75.87 in 9 innings in the ODI format so far for India, showing prominent signs of her hunger for scoring big runs for India.

Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Dream 11 Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh

Batters: Laura Wolvaardt (vc), Tazmin Brits, Smriti Mandhana (c), Pratika Rawal

All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Nadine de Klerk, Sune Luus, Sneh Rana

Bowlers: Arundhati Reddy, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Tri-Nation Series 2025: Match 5: South Africa vs India – Full Squad

South Africa Squad: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Karabo Meso(w), Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Sinalo Jafta, Nondumiso Shangase, Seshnie Naidu, Miane Smit.

India Squad: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Nallapureddy Charani, Tejal Hasabnis, Yastika Bhatia, Amanjot Kaur, Shuchi Upadhyay.