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India Women will clash with South Africa Women at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, in the third and final WODI of the series. This day-night encounter is scheduled to start at 13:30 local time on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, as evidenced in the second WODI, is an excellent surface for batting. With consistent pace and bounce, batters from both sides will relish the opportunity to score big runs. We anticipate a high-scoring game with the potential for over 600 runs being scored across both innings.
Team Previews
India Women Team News & Playing XI
India Women have already clinched the series, but they are expected to field a strong side to complete a clean sweep. After a dominant win in the first match and a nail-biting four-run victory in the second, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will aim for a more comprehensive win this time.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Deepti Sharma
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Radha Yadav
- Arundhati Reddy
- Asha Sobhana
South Africa Women Team News & Playing XI
South Africa Women, despite some commendable individual performances, have struggled to match the depth and quality of the Indian side. They will aim to avoid a whitewash and restore some pride in this final match of the series.
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
Match Prediction
With India Women in top form and playing on a batting-friendly pitch, they are expected to dominate this fixture. South Africa Women need a collective performance to challenge the hosts, but India’s superior quality and depth should see them through to another victory.
Prediction: India Women to win.
India Women have shown their class and depth throughout the series and will be favorites to complete a 3-0 sweep against South Africa Women. Expect a high-scoring encounter with India’s batters likely to shine on a friendly wicket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
