The India Women's cricket team is set to face South Africa Women in a crucial warm-up match for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The match, scheduled for October 1, 2024, will be held at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
Toss and Match Details
South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first. This decision comes after their previous warm-up match against New Zealand, where they struggled, getting bowled out for 92 with seven wickets falling to spin.
Squads and Key Players
The India Women's squad includes key players such as Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), and Deepti Sharma. Richa Ghosh, in particular, has been highlighted for her potential beyond her finishing role, with head coach Amol Muzumdar envisioning her as a more versatile player.
The South Africa Women's squad features Anneke Bosch, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Sune Luus (C). The team will look to rectify their recent form, having lost their first practice game against New Zealand.
Recent Performance
India Women had a successful outing in their first warm-up match against the West Indies, thanks to Jemimah Rodrigues' fifty and a clinical bowling performance. India scored 141/8 and restricted the West Indies to 121/8, securing a 20-run win.
South Africa, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from their loss against New Zealand. They were bowled out for a mere 92 runs, with spin proving to be a significant challenge.
Venue and Streaming Information
This match marks the first time top-ranked womens teams will be playing in Dubai. The ICC Academy in Dubai will host the match, which is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM local time. However, the match will not be live-streamed in India nor will it be on telecast.
Fans can follow live updates through various cricket websites and platforms to stay informed about the match's progress.
