Overview

• Proteas all-rounder Nadine de Klerk said South Africa will back themselves to keep Smriti Mandhana quiet or remove her early.
• South Africa aim to break India’s prolific opening stand of Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, with Mandhana having 906 ODI runs against them at 53.29.
• De Klerk expects a spin-heavy contest and described conditions as on the slower side, stressing that playing spin well will be decisive.
• After being bowled out for 69 by England, the Proteas beat New Zealand by six wickets to restore belief and clarity in their plans.
• South Africa emphasized quick starts with bat and ball to seize momentum and manage the home crowd, with the match set for Thursday at ACA-VDCA in Visakhapatnam (11:30 SA time).