IND-W vs SA-W Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – South Africa tour of India, 1st T20I

Match Details:

The 1st of the three-match T20I series between India Women and South Africa Women will be played on March 20th at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time and IST and it will be streamed live on Star Sports Network.

Preview:

After losing the ODI series, India Women will face the South Africa Women in the three-match T20I series. The hosts will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur and will be keen on giving it back after a tough ODI series. South Africa are brimming with confidence after a brilliant show and it goes without saying that they will be the favourites to win this series after the way they’ve played on this tour so far.

IN-W vs SA-W Weather Report for 1st T20I:

There is no chance of rain in this match with the temperature hovering around 25 to 28 Degrees.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The venue has hosted 4 T20Is to date and the side batting first has won all the matches. Batting first is better on this track but dew will also play its role.

Average first innings score:

166 (Last 4 T20 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 0, Lost – 4, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

IN-W vs SA-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

India Women

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nuzhat Parween, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sushma Verma (wk), Deepti Sharma, Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Radha Yadav, Mansi Joshi

Bench:

Simran Bahadur, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, Monica Patel, Challuru Prathyusha, Arundhati Reddy, Ayushi Soni

South Africa Women

Lizelle Lee, Tasmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Mignon du Preez, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta, Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka

Bench:

Lara Goodall, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Faye Tunnicliffe, Tumi Sekhukhune

IN-W vs SA-W Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Tazmin Brits scored 118 runs in two matches against Pakistan in T20Is. She opens the batting and can be a good option. Lizelle Lee scored 288 runs in four ODIs against India recently and she will be key player again for South Africa. Marizanne Kapp will be the other top pick. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will be top picks for India thanks to their exceptional hitting prowess in the shortest format. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma are the other top picks from Indian side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee, Marizanne Kapp

Vice-Captain Options – Tasmin Brits, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IN-W vs SA-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tazmin Brits (vc)

Batters – Shafali Verma (c), Smriti Mandhana, Lizelle Lee, Jemimah Rodrigues

All-Rounders – Harmanpreet Kaur, Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma

Bowlers – Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tumi Sekhukhune

12th Man – Nadine de Klerk

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IN-W vs SA-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tazmin Brits

Batters – Smriti Mandhana (C), Lizelle Lee (VC), Laura Wolvaardt

All-Rounders – Harmanpreet Kaur, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp

Bowlers – Radha Yadav, Shabnim Ismail, Nondumiso Shangase, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

12th Man – Nadine de Klerk

Expert Advice:

Shafali Verma displayed her excellent batting skills in the World Cup last year. She can be picked and made captain of your Fantasy team as well.

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

South Africa 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.