IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

India Women are trailing the series 1-0 against South Africa Women (Twitter)

India Women are gearing up for a crucial clash against South Africa Women in the final match of their T20I series at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, July 9.

After a rain-marred second encounter ended without a result, India finds themselves trailing 0-1 in the series, desperate to level the score and salvage pride on home turf.

IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I: Team Previews

India Women

The series opener saw South Africa Women clinch victory by a margin of 12 runs, thanks to a formidable batting display. Their batting has been prolific which is evidenced by scores of 189 for 9 and 177 for 6 in the first two games.

India's bowlers, barring Pooja Vastrakar and spinner Deepti Sharma, struggled to contain their opponents, raising concerns for skipper Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of the series decider.

In the batting department, India Women showcased promise with significant contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, and Dayalan Hemalatha. However, consistency remains key as they look to counter South Africa's disciplined bowling attack.

South Africa Women

South Africa Women, riding high on confidence by consistent performances from Tazmin Brits with back-to-back half-centuries, holds the advantage going into the final clash.

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Anneke Bosch have also contributed significantly with the bat, forming a formidable batting lineup.

With the T20 World Cup looming, Chloe Tryon's indifferent form remains a point of concern for South Africa. However, their bowling unit, led by Ayabinga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, and Nonkululeko Mlaba, has shown resilience and the ability to capitalize on any lapses from the Indian batswomen.

IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming

IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium's pitch has favoured batsmen in the first two matches and the upcoming match promises another high-scoring affair. Batters are going to have a ball with runs coming thick and fast. Spinners could play a crucial role with the possibility of turn, while pacers will have to rely on variations to unsettle the opposition batsmen. The captain winning the toss will aim to put runs on the board.

IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XIs

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Deepti Sharma, Uma Chetry (WK), S Sajana, Radha Yadav, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Eliz-Mari Marx, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

IND-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I: Winner Prediction

Considering the current form in the series and overall team composition, South Africa Women are the favourites to win this clash.

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