India Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd ODI: Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between IND-W vs SA-W?

India Women (IND-W) registered a sensational 143-run victory in the first ODI of the multi-format series against South Africa Women (SA-W) on Sunday. The hosts, India are currently 1-0 up in the series, with two more games to be played. Both the teams will meet again at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Wednesday, June 19.

Smriti Mandhana was incredible with the bat once again, as she scored a scintillating ton. In her knock of 117 runs, she smashed 12 boundaries and one six. Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar provided the late flourish as India posted a total of 265/8 after 50 overs. Ayabonga Khaka was the pick of the bowler for the visitors as she ended with figures of 3/47. Debutant Asha Sobhana bamboozled the Proteas' batters with her leg spin. She clinched four wickets and conceded just 21 runs as the hosts bundled the Laura Wolvaardt-led side to a mere 122 runs.

With the second match at the same venue, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will be confident and will be hoping to clinch the win and the three-match assignment. While the visitors have a great challenge ahead and will be looking to bounce back in the series.

IND-W vs SA-W Match Details:

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its flat and batting-friendly pitches, where scoring runs becomes relatively easy. The short boundaries contribute to the ground's high-scoring nature, making it a venue that favours the batters. In the first ODI played at the same venue, the Indian women's team capitalized on these conditions, posting an impressive total of over 250 runs. However, the surface is expected to provide a balanced contest, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners, ensuring a thrilling contest. Indian women's team have played 13 ODIs at this venue and have won seven of them. 

IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record:

IND-W vs SA-W Predicted Playing XIs:

India Women:

Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), D Hemalatha, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, S Asha, Renuka Singh.

South Africa Women:

Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Suné Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

IND-W vs SA-W Probable Best Performers:

Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana

Star Indian opener Smriti Mandhana could be the best batter in the second ODI against South Africa women. She is in incredible form at the moment. She scored a match-winning century in the opening game. She smashed her first century at home, and her sixth in ODIs, and saved the hosts when they chose to bat first after suffering an early collapse. She has been very impactful and can once again be a threat to the Proteas bowlers.

Probable Best Bowler: Asha Sobhana

Asha Sobhana can prove to be the best bowler yet again in the second ODI against South African women. Hailing from Kerela, the 33-year-old stunned the Proteas batters in her debut ODI match. Sobhana picked up four wickets in that match and was relatively economical in the last match. She could be a potent threat to the opposition batters in the forthcoming game.

Today's Match Prediction: India Women to win the match

Scenario 1

India Women win the toss and opt to bat first

Power Play Score: 50-60

First Innings Score: 250-260

India Women win the match

Scenario 2

South Africa Women win the toss and opt to bat first

Power Play score: 40-50

First Innings Score: 240-250

India Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.