Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Match 3, South Africa-W vs West Indies-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SA-W vs WI-W?

South Africa Women (SA-W) will take on West Indies Women (WI-W) in Match 3 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, on (Friday) October 4, in Dubai. South Africa would like to carry its winning momentum to the marquee event. The Proteas have won two of their last five T20Is and one was abandoned. 

On the other hand, West Indies is the team South Africa should be aware of their T20I prowess. The 2016 champions have won three of their last five T20Is. They even toured Sri Lanka ahead of the World Cup and registered a 2-1 win in the T20I series after suffering a hefty 3-0 defeat in the ODI series.

SA-W vs WI-W Match Details:

Pitch Report

The surface of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium poses a balanced strip for both teams. The bowlers get a nice purchase out of the pitch and batters have to time the ball well with a quick outfield aiding their shot-making. However, chasing becomes a bit easier under the lights. On the weather front, there is no rain threat with clear skies during the game.

Head-To-Head Records

Probable Predicted 11 for SA-W vs WI-W

South Africa Women:

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Seshnie Naidu, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune.

West Indies Women:

Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser, Karishma Ramharack.

Probable Top Performers from SA-W vs WI-W

Probable Best Batter: Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews is currently the number one all-rounder in T20Is. The West Indies captain has played eight T20Is in 2024 and has smashed 313 runs at a strike rate of 120.

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Probable Best Bowler: Tumi Sekhukhune

The South African pacer is in splendid form. Tumi Sekhukhune has picked nine wickets in the last six T20Is and has conceded runs at a rate of around eight runs per over. She has a total of 38 wickets in 37 T20Is and could be the key aspect of the Proteas bowling lineup.

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                    Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

South Africa Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: 35-45

WI-W: 145-165

South Africa Women win the match

Scenario 2

West Indies Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: - 40-50

SA-W: 140-160

West Indies 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.