11 Key Points About the South Africa vs West Indies Women's T20 World Cup Match

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1. When and Where is the Match?

The match between South Africa Women and West Indies Women will be held on Friday, October 4, at 3:30 pm IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2. Who Won the Toss?

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bowl against West Indies.

3. Historical Advantage

Historically, West Indies has had the clear advantage, having won 14 of the 22 matches against South Africa.

4. Recent Form

South Africa finished as runners-up in the 2023 edition of the Women's T20 World Cup, while West Indies won the championship in 2016.

5. Key Players for South Africa

South Africa's key players include Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Sune Luus. They have shown impressive form in recent series, including a 2-1 series win against Pakistan.

6. Key Players for West Indies

West Indies' key players include Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, and Stafanie Taylor. The return of Deandra Dottin adds significant firepower to both batting and bowling.

7. Recent Performance of Both Teams

Both teams have had mixed performances in warm-up matches. South Africa struggled against New Zealand but showed resilience in their last T20I series against Pakistan. West Indies struggled in warm-ups but showed resilience in their recent series win against Sri Lanka.

8. Bowling Strategy

Spin could be key for both teams. For South Africa, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Tumi Sekhukhune are crucial spinners. For West Indies, Karishma Ramharack may be the game-changer.

9. All-Round Prowess

West Indies' all-rounders like Afy Fletcher and Aaliyah Alleyne will be vital in controlling the middle overs.

10. Past Encounters

South Africa has won three of their last four encounters against West Indies, but the Caribbean side is not to be underestimated, especially with Matthews and Dottin on their side.

11. Where to Watch the Match?

You can catch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports Network and live stream it on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.