Match Details:
The 3rd match of the three-match T20I series between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women will be played at Kingsmead, Durban.
The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM local time and 7:00 PM IST on Wednesday.
Preview:
South Africa Women and Pakistan Women will play against each other in the final match of the three-match T20I series at Kingsmead, Durban on Wednesday. After whitewashing Pakistan Women 3-0 in the ODI series, now South Africa Women are aiming to do the same in the T20I series as well. They are 2-0 up in the series and will be looking for a clean sweep.
On the other hand, Pakistan Women are still seeking their first win in this series. Their batting has not been up to the mark in the series. They have played good cricket, but have not been able to be on the winning side. Ayesha Naseem is the only positive for them from the last two last matches. They will try to give their 100% in this match and give a tough fight to their opponents.
SA-W vs PK-W Weather Report for 3rd T20I:
It is going to be cloudy in Durban, with the temperature hovering around 27 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 75 percent, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at Kingsmead, Durban is very much supportive to the bowlers, as we have seen the last two T20 matches were low scoring. The surface is expected to fasten up in the latter half of the game. It’s a good chasing venue. Hence, whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
Average first innings score:
129 (Considering the last two T20 matches of the series played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
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SA-W vs PK-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
South Africa Women
Sune Luus (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Tazmin Brits, Mignon du Preez, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nondumiso Shangase
Bench:
Trisha Chetty, Lara Goodall, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Anneke Bosch, Faye Tunnicliffe, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Pakistan Women
Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali (wk), Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz (c), Diana Baig, Aiman Anwer, Anam Amin, Kainat Imtiaz, Ayesha Naseem, Nashra Sandhu
Bench:
Nahida Khan, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Fatima Sana, Sadia Iqbal
SA-W vs PK-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Tazmin Brits played brilliantly in the first two matches. She has scored 118 runs and can be backed to score big in this upcoming match also.
Ayesha Naseem didn’t get a chance in the ODI series, but grabbed the opportunity with both hands in both T20Is. She is currently the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in this series.
Shabnim Ismail is currently the highest wicket-taker of the T2oI series. She has picked up 7 wickets in the 2 matches, and can be a crucial asset for his team in this match also.
Pakistan’s skipper Aliya Riaz has been in decent form with the bat in this series. She scored 39 runs in the last match.
Marizanne Kapp claimed 3 important wickets at an economy of 6 runs per over in the first T20I. She has scalped 4 wickets in two matches she has played.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits
Vice-Captain Options – Aliya Riaz, Nida Dar, Ayesha Naseem
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SA-W vs PK-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tazmin Brits
Batters – Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Ayesha Naseem, Omaima Sohail, Muneeba Ali
All-Rounders – Marizanne Kapp, Aliya Riaz (VC)
Bowlers – Shabnim Ismail, Masabata Klaas, Diana Baig
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SA-W vs PK-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tazmin Brits
Batters – Mignon du Preez, Lizelle Lee, Muneeba Ali
All-Rounders – Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp (C), Nida Dar (VC), Aliya Riaz
Bowlers – Ayabonga Khaka, Aiman Anwar, A Amin
Expert Advice:
Tazmin Brits can be a decent differential pick for captaincy, as she has performed well in the first two T20Is.
Today’s SA-W vs PK-W Probable Winners:
South Africa Women are expected to win this match.
