India Women and South Africa Women head into a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash in Manchester with semifinal qualification potentially on the line. Despite being considered two of the tournament’s strongest sides, neither team has looked at its best so far.India have secured two wins but still have concerns over their middle order, the No. 5 position, and the absence of injured all-rounder Shreyanka Patil. Radha Yadav could come into contention as a spin-bowling option, especially given her strong record against South Africa.South Africa, meanwhile, have struggled with building partnerships and rotating the strike. While the return of Shabnim Ismail has strengthened their bowling attack, the batters will need to deliver more consistently.
Today Women’s T20 World Cup match: Pitch report – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford for today’s World Cup clash is a true, hard surface expected to offer excellent pace and bounce. The deck behaves as a high-scoring paradise once batters get acclimated. The traditional Manchester pace and carry will heavily favor seamers. Fast bowlers can extract movement early on due to the cool.
India Women vs South Africa Women head-to-head
- Total Matches Played: 24
- India Women Won: 11
- South Africa Women Won: 10
- No Result / Abandoned: 3
India Women vs South Africa Women predicted playing XI
India Women Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav/Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandni SharmaSouth Africa Women Probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Kayla Reyneke, Sinola Jafta, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
India Women vs South Africa Women toss timing
The India Women vs South Africa Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 21, at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The contest will start at 7:00 PM IST/ 1:30 PM GMT / 2:30 PM local time. The toss will be held 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start.
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester weather update
Weather conditions at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester are expected to remain favorable for cricket, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from 19°C to 27°C during the match. The chance of rain is minimal, staying between 5% and 10% throughout the afternoon, making interruptions unlikely.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Live Streaming details:
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports(TV), while live streaming will be available on JioHotsar.
