IND-W vs SA-W Match Preview, India will aim for a hat-trick of wins: India’s top-order batsmen will need to perform better in the ICC Women’s World Cup match against a confident South Africa on Thursday. India is third in the points table. Although India won both previous matches, the lack of runs from Smriti Mandhana, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues is a matter of concern. All three failed against Sri Lanka, after which Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma rescued the team from trouble.
India’s top order expected to perform well
India lost six wickets for 124 runs against Sri Lanka and five wickets for 159 runs against Pakistan. Without the contributions of the lower-order batsmen, India’s situation could have worsened. However, such a mistake cannot be made against South Africa, and the top-order batsmen will have to perform better. If the result doesn’t go India’s way, it will not only worsen their standing in the points table but also face pressure in the match against defending champions Australia on October 12th.
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These Indian players will be in focus
The Indian team management, however, will want to see the positive side, as a win demonstrates the team’s depth despite the star batsmen’s failure. However, they must acknowledge that if Mandhana, Harmanpreet, and Jemimah remain silent against heavyweights like South Africa or Australia, it could prove decisive. On the other hand, the bowlers have performed well so far. They will also need to consider that the pitch at the ACA/VDCA Stadium is not like those in Guwahati or Colombo. Deepti Sharma has taken six wickets so far, receiving good support from fellow spinners Sneh Rana and Sri Charani. Fast bowler Kranti Goud has also been effective. The fitness of fast-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur, who missed the match against Pakistan due to illness, will also be under scrutiny. If fit, she will replace Renuka Singh Thakur in the team.
Beware of these South African players
South Africa bounced back with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in their previous match. In the previous match, they were bowled out for 69 against England, losing by ten wickets. In addition to centurion Tajmin Brits and the reliable Sune Luus, captain Laura Wolvaardt, Marijn Kapp, and Elleke Bosch will also be expected to perform well. In bowling, Nonku Mhlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, and Chloe Tryon will be key players.
IND W vs SA W Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chhetri, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Shri Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Goud.
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marijan Kap, Tajmin Britts, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annery Dirksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Maceo, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase.
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