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India’s women’s cricket team will square off against South Africa in the opening match of their one-day series at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. As the Women in Blue aim to kickstart their home season on a high, South Africa will look to adapt quickly to the Indian conditions and put up a competitive show.
Historical Head-to-Head
In their ODI history, India and South Africa have clashed 28 times. India holds a slight edge with 15 wins, while South Africa has claimed victory 12 times, with one match ending without a result.
Match Information
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM local time
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Broadcast and Live Streaming
- TV Channels: Star Sports, SuperSport, Sky Sports
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, ESPN Play
India Women
Predicted Playing XI:
- Harmanpreet Kaur (captain)
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Shafali Verma
- Smriti Mandhana
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Deepti Sharma
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Radha Yadav
- Renuka Thakur Singh
- Shreyanka Patil
- Saika Ishaque
South Africa Women
Predicted Playing XI:
- Laura Wolvaardt (captain)
- Tazmin Brits
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sune Luus
- Anneke Bosch
- Nadine de Klerk
- Delmi Tucker
- Sinalo Jafta (wk)
- Ayabonga Khaka
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Masabata Klaas
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch is typically a batting paradise, offering plenty of runs. Bowlers will need to be disciplined to succeed. The history of the venue favors teams batting second, as the majority of women’s ODIs here have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon, which could lead to interruptions. The temperature will hover around 22-30 degrees Celsius with high humidity levels.
Toss Prediction
Winning the toss could be crucial, with both teams likely preferring to bowl first to exploit any early moisture and restrict the opposition to a modest total.
Winning Prediction
Despite India’s home advantage, South Africa’s current form gives them the edge. The venue’s conditions might favor South Africa’s seamers, who could trouble India’s batting lineup. Expect South Africa women to register a comfortable win in the series opener.
This opening match promises to be an exciting contest as both teams vie for an early advantage in the series.