Visakhapatnam, Oct 9 (NationPress) The toss for India’s pivotal match against South Africa in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium has been postponed due to persistent rain that began around 1:30 PM on Thursday.

With the sky heavily overcast, the ground staff acted quickly, deploying covers before the rain intensified. Although the rain lasted only 30 to 35 minutes and was not particularly heavy, it disrupted the timing necessary to remove the covers for the toss, which was initially set for 2:30 PM.

After 2:10 PM, the ground crew began to take off the covers, allowing match officials to assess the ground conditions before determining when to conduct the toss.

A few players, including Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, stepped out to evaluate the field conditions while the covers were being lifted and the super sopper was put to work. The ground staff did an excellent job using two covers to prevent rainwater from seeping through.

This match holds significant importance for both teams. India, in pursuit of their first title, aims to extend their winning streak after securing victories in their initial two matches. In contrast, South Africa, with three semifinal appearances, seeks to clinch their second win after their campaign commenced with a loss to England.