South Africa need to win the game to qualify for semis [Twitter]
The final league game of the Women's T20 World Cup is just around the corner. Everything is on the line for South Africa, as they need to beat Bangladesh to clinch a spot in the semi-finals.
It has been a topsy-turvy tournament for the hosts. They were shocked by Sri Lanka women in the tournament opener, but came back strongly to beat New Zealand in the next game. However, as things panned out, Australian team brought them down in the very next game and as a result, things have turned a bit tricky for the home team.
With New Zealand winning their last two games, the fate of this group rests on the shoulder of South Africa-Bangladesh contest. If South Africa win this match, they'll go through to the semis, but a loss here will pave way for White Ferns to go through.
On the other hand, Bangladesh women had a tournament to forget. They have lost all three of their group stage matches, and have already bowed out of the tournament. Neither the batting, nor the bowling has clicked for the Asian team. However, with nothing to play for, they can turn out to be the party spoiler of the Proteas side.
A win will secure the all-important semi-finals for South Africans. Can they seal the win?
Match Details
Date and Time: February 21, 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Newlands Cape Town
Live Streaming/Telecast: Star Sports, Disney + Hotstar
Pitch Report
As the tournament head towards the fag end, pitches have started to slow down considerably. Initially the pacers will have something for themselves in the Newlands surface, but the spinners will come into play as the match progresses.
Probable XI
SA-W: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Delmi Tucker, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba
BAN-W: Shamima Sultana (wk), Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c), Shorna Akter, Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Fahima Khatun, Salma Khatun
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keeper: Nigar Sultana
Batters: Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Murshida Khatun
All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Salma Khatun
Bowlers: Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shabnim Ismail, Marufa Akter
Prediction
This has not been Bangladesh's tournament. Having lost all three games by big margins, South Africa will fancy their chances. So expect the home team to win this match and reach the semis.
 "Anurag Dasgupta")
