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India Women are set to face South Africa Women in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 23rd, 2024. With a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, India Women will aim for a clean sweep, while South Africa Women will be eager to salvage some pride ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup.
Team Previews
India Women
India Women have shown remarkable resilience and skill to clinch the series against a competitive South Africa Women side. They displayed their batting prowess in both matches, particularly in the second ODI where they edged out South Africa by just 4 runs in a thrilling finish.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Shafali Verma
- Smriti Mandhana
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Deepti Sharma
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Radha Yadav
- Arundhati Reddy
- Asha Sobhana
South Africa Women
South Africa Women, despite being 2-0 down in the series, have shown they can compete closely with India. The second ODI, where they lost by a narrow margin of 4 runs, highlights their fighting spirit and capability.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Laura Wolvaardt (c)
- Tazmin Brits
- Anneke Bosch
- Sune Luus
- Marizanne Kapp
- Nadine de Klerk
- Nondumiso Shangase
- Mieke de Ridder (wk)
- Masabata Klaas
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Ayabonga Khaka
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its short boundaries and high-scoring matches. The pitch tends to favor batsmen, but spinners can also play a crucial role as the game progresses.
Weather Report: The weather forecast for Bengaluru on match day indicates cloudy conditions with a couple of showers and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to range between 21°C to 28°C, with a moderate breeze blowing from the west-southwest.
Match Prediction
With the series already won, India Women will aim for a whitewash, while South Africa Women will look to avoid a clean sweep and gain confidence ahead of the World Cup. Given their current form and home advantage, India Women are favorites to win the third ODI and complete a 3-0 series victory.
Prediction: India Women to defeat South Africa Women.