As the ICC Women’s world Cup gather momentum, the highly anticipated clash between india women vs south Africa women at the Dr. Y.s Rajasekhara ACA -VDCA Stadium in visakhapatnam promises high quality cricket and fierce competition. Both sides have had contrasting journeys in the tournament so far and this encounter could be pivotal for their semifinal aspirations.
Team Previews
India women have made a confident start to their world cup campaign, winning back to back matches against Sri Lanka and pakistan with authority. Their recent form reflects a side playing as a collective unit rather than relying on individual brilliance.
On the other hand South Africa have had a shaky start, they suffered huge defeat to England being all out on 69 , after this bounce back strongly to claim victory over Newzealand, with the help of brilliant century century by Tazmin Brits, this win boosted their confidence.
Head to Head Records
Total matches played: 33
IND won : 20
Sa won : 12
No Results: 1
Pitch Report
The Visakhapatnam surface providing a batting friendly, offering true bounce, but the progresses, spinners tend to find more grip and turn. The evening dew could play a role, making it slightly easier for teams batting second.
Probable XIs
India
Smriti Mandhana , Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, kranti Gaud
South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne kapp, Chloe Tyron, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo jafta (wk), Nadine De Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata klaas/ Annerie Dercksen, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Players to watch out
Smriti Mandhana: in two matches of world cup hasn’t quite impressive but against South Africa had decent record 906 runs in 18 innings with impressive average of 53.29, including 3 hundreds and 5 fifties.
Kranti Gaud : she has brilliant in previous match against Pakistan takes 3 wickets, her ability to take wickets with the new ball and put pressure on opposition also variations in death overs and makes her vital for India against South Africa.
Tazmin Brits: she is in red hot form 4 centuries in last 5 innings, she will play important role for south Africa against Indian quality bowlers
Marizanne kapp: Her ability with both bat and bowl and change game quickly on his side but in this match,she play vital role with the new ball tight spell.
Prediction
India is a slightly favourites due to their form balance and home advantage but South Africa After heavy defeat strong comeback against Newzealand, showed ability.
In case 1
After put competitive total If Indian bowlers gets early breakthroughs of South Africa top order and put pressure on middle order then India win
Case 2
If South Africa makes 280 runs gets in middle overs put pressure on lower order then South Africa win.