SA-W vs IND-W, 2nd T20I: Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

South Africa Women will face India Women in the 2nd T20I at Kingmead, Durban on April 19. South Africa are leading the series 1-0 and will look to extend their lead, while India will try to make a comeback. This match is important for both teams.

South Africa Women played very well in the first match and won by 6 wickets. They chased the target of 158 runs comfortably. Captain Laura Wolvaardt scored 51 runs, and Annerie Dercksen added 44. Their bowlers also performed well, with Ayabonga Khaka taking 3 wickets. South Africa will look to continue this good form.

India Women did not start the series well. They lost the first match and are now trailing 0-1. They scored 157 runs, with Harmanpreet Kaur making 47*. Their bowling was not very strong, and they could only take 4 wickets. India will need a better performance in both batting and bowling to win this match.

SA-W vs IND-W: Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)

• Matches Played: 20
• South Africa Women Won: 7
• India Women Won: 10
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 3

SA-W vs IND-W: Pitch Report

The surface at Kingsmead Cricket Ground usually helps bowlers, especially fast bowlers, because moisture in the pitch gives extra movement. Even with this help, batters can score well if they spend time at the crease. The average first innings score is around 160, and it could be higher in this match.

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SA-W vs IND-W: Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa Women (SA-W):

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Tumi Sekhukhune, Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon

India Women (IND-W):

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Kashvee Gautam, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh