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RSAW vs WIW Match Prediction & Analysis

It’s time for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup! In the third match of the much-awaited tournament, South Africa Women will take on West Indies Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium this Friday evening. Both teams are coming into the tournament with some decent form. South Africa have won two and lost two of their last five T20Is, while one game was abandoned. Meanwhile, West Indies have won three and lost two of their past five T20Is. All things point to a cracker of a contest. 

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TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Preview

South Africa Women have built up some solid momentum before the World Cup. On their recent tour to Pakistan in September, they beat the hosts 2-1 in a T20I series. Since the conditions will be pretty similar to what they found there, South Africa’s batters should do well in this competition.

After finishing as runners-up in last year's T20 World Cup, this South African team is aiming for glory this time with the exceptional Laura Wolvaardt at the helm. As the world’s No. 5 ranked T20I batter, the talented right-handed player has the potential to propel the Proteas into the knockout rounds with her impressive batting performances.

The South Africa support lineup has impressive talent, featuring players like Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Nadine de Klerk, all of whom excel with both bat and ball. Kapp, a seasoned match-winner, took 9 wickets in the last tournament, and at 34, she's looking to make her mark on opposing batters again. Additionally, her batting skills are top-notch, so make sure to watch Kapp closely in this match.

Another bowler to watch out for is Tumi Sekhukhune, who has 9 wickets from her last 6 matches at an economy of 8.17.

Key Players: Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Seshnie Naidu, Nadine de Klerk/Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune

South Africa Actual Playing XI:

Laura Wolvaardt, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta, Tazmin Brits, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

West Indies Preview

Just like their South African counterparts, the West Indies Women’s team also recently toured the subcontinent as part of their World Cup preparations. Their trip to Sri Lanka saw them struggle in the ODI series, suffering a 3-0 defeat, but they bounced back to win the T20I series with a score of 2-1.

The 2018 titleholders shouldn’t be taken lightly, as they’re more than equipped to make it to the knockout phases. With some of the best power hitters in T20 cricket, the Caribbean team is a force to reckon with. Leading the team is Hayley Matthews, currently the No.1 all-rounder in T20I, while Deandra Dottin, an experienced match-winner and former skipper, has just returned to the national team after a break.

In 2024, Hayley has smashed 313 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 120, while also picking up 8 wickets at 5.59. 

The team will also be looking for some solid contributions from the likes of Shemaine Campbelle, Afy Fletcher, Chedean Nation, and Aaliyah Alleyne to challenge South Africa. 

The bowling performance of Alleyne and Fletcher in the middle overs will be crucial for West Indies’ chances in this game. 

Key Players: Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher 

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser, Karishma Ramharack

West Indies Actual Playing XI:

Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Qiana Joseph, Shamilia Connell

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a balanced one. Since this is the first match of the tournament to be played here, we can expect a fresh and hard pitch, which will be great for batting. It should stay firm throughout and will offer good bounce and movement for the seamers. Spinners will be useful in the middle overs but might struggle as the night goes on due to the onset of dew. Thus, bowling in the second innings might be a challenge. Batters will enjoy the upper hand beyond the first few overs for most of the game on this track.

The weather in Dubai during the match is expected to be clear, warm, and humid. There is no forecast of rain and we will get a full match.

RSAW vs WIW Pitch Report

Only five women’s T20Is have been played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The average score batting first here is 89 so far. However, that will almost certainly change by the end of this World Cup. In the recent warm-ups played at the venue, the highest total posted was Australia Women’s 162-6 against England Women. The team batting first will be looking to set a score of around 130-140 runs.

Toss: To Bowl

Three of the five women’s T20Is played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have been won by the chasing side. Both captains will be aware of this record and are likely to bowl first in this game.