The stage is set for a high-stakes clash as India Women and South Africa Women lock horns in the third and final T20I of the series on Tuesday at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The series is tantalizingly poised after contrasting results. South Africa stole the show in the first T20I, clinching a narrow 12-run victory. However, the second game was unfortunately washed out, leaving the series wide open.

For India, it’s a do-or-die encounter. Victory is essential to avoid a series defeat after a successful ODI and Test campaign. South Africa, on the other hand, will be aiming to complete a remarkable turnaround after a disappointing ODI and Test series loss.

South Africa Women’s tour of India 2024, 3rd T20I

Date and time: July 09; 01:30 pm GMT/ 07:00 pm IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:

Batting at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is no walk in the park. The pitch is notorious for its bowler-friendly nature, particularly favoring spinners. The wicket offers exceptional grip and significant turn, making it a real test for batters of all styles. This pronounced spin can dramatically restrict shot selection and punish any technical errors, potentially leading to a flurry of wickets.

IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper:Sinalo Jafta
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Tazmin Brits, Shafali Verma
All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar
Bowler: Radha Yadav

IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Smriti Mandhana (c), Marizanne Kapp (vc)
Choice 2: Deepti Sharma (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)

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IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Harmanpreet Kaur, Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Shreyanka Patil

IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (July 09, 01:30 pm GMT):

IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads:

India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Sajana Sajeevan, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Asha Sobhana, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon

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