After being outplayed in the ODIs and the one-off Test, South Africa Women will face India Women in a three-match T20I series, desperate to salvage some pride. The challenge, however, appears daunting as India are coming into the contest brimming with confidence after a dominant T20I series victory against Bangladesh Women.
Can India maintain dominance over South Africa?
With a potent bowling attack and powerful batting potential, India will be the clear favorites in T20I series. However, South Africa cannot be completely written off. If their experienced core finds form and their youngsters rise to the occasion, the series might produce some competitive cricket.
Chennai gears up for three T20Is
The upcoming series will be staged at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, a city known for its passionate and knowledgeable cricket audience. Traditionally known for aiding spin bowling, the pitch has recently witnessed more balanced contests between bat and ball, promising a thrilling spectacle for fans witnessing women’s cricket in Chennai.
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IND vs SA 2024: WT20I Fixtures
1st T20I, July 5 – MA Chidambaram Stadium, 7:00 pm IST/ 1:30 pm GMT
2nd T20I, July 7 – MA Chidambaram Stadium, 7:00 pm IST/ 1:30 pm GMT
3rd T20I, July 9 – MA Chidambaram Stadium, 7:00 pm IST/ 1:30 pm GMT
Squads
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
India: 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
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
India: Sports 18; Jio Cinema
Caribbean Islands: Flow Sports
USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
South Africa: Super Sport
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