The third match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will take place between South Africa Women and West Indies Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 4, with the match scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Both teams will be aiming to kickstart their 2024 T20 World Cup campaigns with a victory. South Africa, fresh off a strong performance in the previous World Cup where they reached the final, entered the match in good form. While the West Indies have historically had the upper hand against South Africa, their form has been inconsistent. Despite this, South Africa has the potential to outplay the 2016 Women’s T20 World Cup champions on the day. In the unpredictable world of T20 cricket, it’s tough to predict a winner, so this should be an exciting clash.
South Africa Women vs West Indies Women Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Total matches | 22 |
| South Africa Won | 7 |
| West Indies Won | 14 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
Pitch Report, Dubai
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium typically offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. In the opening overs, the surface tends to help pacers with swing and bounce, making it challenging for batsmen. As the game progresses and the ball gets older, batting becomes easier, and the scoring rate tends to increase. Teams that bat first will likely aim for a total in the range of 150160 runs while chasing sides will need to take advantage of the middle overs to accelerate the run rate.
South Africa Women Probable Playing XI
- Laura Wolvaardt (c)
- Sinalo Jafta (wk)
- Tazmin Brits
- Anneke Bosch
- Marizanne Kapp
- Seshnie Naidu
- Nadine de Klerk
- Tumi Sekhukhune
- Sune Luus
- Chloe Tryon
- Annerie Dercksen
West Indies Women Probable Playing XI
- Hayley Matthews (c)
- Shemaine Campbelle (wk)
- Stafanie Taylor
- Deandra Dottin
- Afy Fletcher
- Qiana Joseph
- Cherry Ann Fraser
- Chedean Nation
- Karishma Ramharack
- Chinelle Henry
- Aaliyah Alleyne
Today’s Match Prediction
According to the Google Win Predictor, West Indies women are favored with a 68% chance of winning, while South African women are given a 32% chance.
West Indies have a strong T20 record against South Africa, and with players like Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, and Deandra Dottin, they have the firepower to take the game away. However, South Africa will enter the game with the momentum of a strong team, featuring key players like Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, and Chloe Tryon, who can turn the game in their favor. Both teams have their strengths, and on paper, the West Indies might have the edge, but South Africa will be confident of causing an upset.
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