IN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update – South Africa Women Tour of India 2021, 5th ODI

Match Details

The 5th of the 5-match ODI series between India Women and South Africa Women will be played on 17th March at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

The match will start at 9 AM IST and will be streamed live on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.

Preview:

South Africa have produced some great team performance in this ongoing ODI series and they have already clinched the series with a 3-1 win. In the last encounter, South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. India lost Smriti Mandhana early, but in-form Punam Raut scored an amazing 104* and with support from captain Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur, the women in blue reached a good score of 266/4 in their 50 overs.

In reply to that, South Africa had a strong start. Lizelle Lee’s 69 and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s 53 gave a strong foundation to the run chase. After the fall of the opening pair, the chase never derailed as Lara Goodall and Mignon du Preez’s half-centuries ensured an emphatic victory over India with an over to spare. Mignon du Preez adjudged player of the match for her quickfire half-century and led the chase. India women’s team would be looking to rectify the mistakes they have made in this series and finish the series on a positive note.

IND-W vs SA-W Weather Report for 5th ODI

A sunny day is expected and the conditions are going to be perfect for the match. With humidity of 30%, the track will not get be impacted throughout the game.

Pitch Conditions/Report

Expect a high scoring encounter like the previous games as the batswomen will enjoy scoring big runs on the surface. Toss will be critical in this game as both teams will be eager to chase.

Average first innings score:

220 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 5, Lost – 0, Tie – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

Jhulan Goswami is expected to miss the final ODI as she is nursing a hand injury

IND-W vs SA-W Probable Playing XI

India Women:

Priya Punia, Smriti Mandhana, Punam Raut, Mithali Raj (C), Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Poonam Yadav, Sushma Verma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Mansi Joshi, Radha Yadav

Bench

Yasika Bhatia, Jhulan Goswami, DayalanHemalatha, Monica Patel, ChalluruPrathyusha, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sweta Verma

South Africa Women:

Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Lara Goodall, Mignon du Preez, Marizanne Kapp, Anne Bosch, Sinalo Jafta, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nondumiso Shangase, Tumi Sekhukhune

Bench

Tazmin Brits, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, SuneLuus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Faye Tunnicliffe

IND-W vs SA-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream 11 Match:

Lizelle Lee is currently enjoying the form of her life. She has registered 288 runs in four games,  which includes an incredible 132* in the third ODI.

Punam Raut has revolutionized her batting skills and is leading the Indian batting unit from the front. She is the second-highest run-getter in the series, scoring 253 runs at an average of 126.50 in four matches.

Shabnim Ismail led the bowling attack of the South African team. She has picked up 7 wickets at an economy of only 4.72 runs per over and she has a bowling average of only 24.28.

Harmanpreet Kaur has scored 130 runs in this series and is the backbone of the Indian middle-order. She has scored at a very fast pace, which has helped India put up good totals.

Laura Wolvaardt has also been in scintillating form. She has scored 154 runs in 4 matches and has been involved in two 100+ opening partnerships

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Lizelle Lee, Harmanpreet Kaur

Vice-Captain Options – Punam Raut, Mignon du Preez

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IND-W vs SA-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Wicketkeeper – Sushma Verma

Batswomen – Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, Lizelle Lee (C), Laura Wolvaardt, Punam Raut (VC)

All Rounders – Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma

Bowlers – Shabnim Ismail, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tumi Sekhukhune

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IND-W vs SA-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Wicketkeeper – Sushma Verma

Batswomen –Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Lizelle Lee,  Mignon du Preez (VC), Smriti Mandhana, Laura Goodall

All Rounders – Marizanne Kapp

Bowlers – Shabnim Ismail, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Mansi Joshi, Ayabonga Khaka

Expert Advice:

It is advisable to pick Punam Raut in both of your Dream11 fantasy teams and she can also be a good captaincy or vice-captaincy pick.

Today’s IND-W vs SA-W Probable Winners:

India Women are expected to win this match

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.