The third match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will witness an exciting clash between South Africa Women and West Indies Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Scheduled for October 4, 2024, this encounter is poised to be a crucial early fixture in the tournament, as both teams look to make a strong impact.

South Africa: Runners-up ready for redemption

South Africa, the runners-up from the previous edition, enter the competition with high expectations and are determined to go one step further this time. Ranked fifth in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, they bring a well-rounded team, with a mix of experienced players and young talent eager to perform on the big stage. Their recent form and hunger for redemption make them a formidable opponent.

West Indies: Aiming for a strong comeback

Meanwhile, the West Indies Women, currently ranked sixth, are gearing up to announce their resurgence on the global stage. After a period of rebuilding, they are determined to prove their mettle in this high-stakes tournament. Known for their flair and aggressive style of play, the West Indies will be keen to kick off their campaign with a statement victory against a strong South African side.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: SA-W vs WI-W

• Date and Time: October 4: 10:00 am GMT/2:00 pm Local/ 3:30 pm IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium provides a well-balanced contest between batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers tend to benefit from notable swing, especially in the early stages of the game, and are likely to make the most of the new ball’s movement. This phase is often critical for the bowling side, as the conditions favor seamers who can extract swing and bounce.

However, once the ball loses its shine and the early overs have passed, the surface begins to play in favor of the batters. The even nature of the pitch, combined with less assistance for bowlers as the game progresses, gives batters more confidence to play their strokes.

SA-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Shemaine Campbelle
• Batters: Stafanie Taylor, Laura Wolvaardt, Chedean Nation, Tazmin Brits
• All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Marizanne Kapp
• Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

SA-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Hayley Matthews (vc)
• Choice 2: Shemaine Campbelle (c), Tazmin Brits (vc)

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SA-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Chinelle Henry, Shamilia Connell

SA-W vs WI-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 4, 2024, 10:00 am GMT):

Squads:

West Indies Women: Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell, Zaida James, Deandra Dottin, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Nerissa Crafton

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta(wk), Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Ayanda Hlubi, Mieke de Ridder

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.