(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
South Africa Women will take on India Women in a key Group 1 match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Sunday. The match is expected to play an important role in shaping the group standings.
This will be the first time South Africa Women and India Women meet in a Women’s T20 World Cup match, despite both teams featuring in all previous editions of the tournament.
Match Details
The SA-W vs IND-W match is scheduled to begin at:
- 3:30 PM SAST
- 7:00 PM IST
Both teams are competing for a place in the semi-finals, with only two teams from the group progressing to the next stage.
Team Form
India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have started the tournament strongly with wins against Pakistan and the Netherlands. Their bowling attack, especially the spinners, has played a key role in their success so far.
South Africa Women began their campaign with a loss to Australia but bounced back with a win over Pakistan to stay in contention. Captain Laura Wolvaardt has been one of their key performers with the bat.
Key Players to Watch
The match is expected to feature an important contest between two top batters:
- Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
- Smriti Mandhana (India)
Both players have been in good form and will be central to their team’s chances.
India’s spin attack, including Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani, has been effective in the tournament so far, while South Africa will look to players like Annerie Dercksen to counter the challenge.
Head-to-Head Record
India and South Africa have played several T20 internationals, with the overall record being closely contested. South Africa have had better results in recent series, while India hold a slight edge in overall encounters.
Where to Watch Live
South Africa:
- Live streaming on SuperSport digital platforms
- TV broadcast on SuperSport Cricket channels
India:
- Live streaming on JioHotstar
- TV broadcast on Star Sports network (various channels including HD options)
The match will be broadcast live across multiple regions, allowing fans to follow the action from around the world.
