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India and South Africa‘s Women’s cricket teams are gearing up for an exciting multi-format series, starting with a three-match ODI series on Sunday (June 16). The second ODI is scheduled for Wednesday (June 19), followed by the third and final ODI on Sunday (June 23). All three matches will be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
This series provides a platform for both teams to showcase their skills across different formats and offers an exciting spectacle for cricket fans. Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the Indian side, with Smriti Mandhana serving as her deputy. On the other hand, the Proteas women will be led by Laura Wolvaardt. Following the ODIs, the action will shift to Chennai for a lone Test match and a three-match T20I series.
South Africa Women’s tour of India 2024, 1st ODI
- Date and time: June 16; 08:00 am GMT | 01:30 pm IST
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:
The Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch provides favourable conditions for batters to excel. While there may be some assistance for fast bowlers and spinners, the proximity of the boundaries presents a considerable challenge. As a result, one can expect a high-scoring match, and it is likely that the captain winning the toss will choose to field first. The flat nature of the pitch and the limited boundaries make opting to chase a strategically advantageous decision.
IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh, Mieke de Ridder
- Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt
- All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar
- Bowlers: Ayabonga Khaka, Renuka Singh Thakur
IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Marizanne Kapp (c), Deepti Sharma (vc)
- Choice 2: Smriti Mandhana (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)
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IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Asha Sobhana, Shreyanka Patil, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk
IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (June 16, 08:00 am GMT):
Squads:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetri (WK), Dayalan Hemlatha, Radha Yadav, Asha Sobhana, Shreyanka Patil, Saika Ishaque, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Priya Punia.
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marz, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker.
