The former captain of the Indian cricket team and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Virat Kohli, was seen to be enjoying his time as his video of being in the lift went viral in the social media platforms. In his first practice session, he has made it clear that the opposition teams would go hard against them with new plans and tactics as they enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the defending champions. 

Kohli ended up the previous edition of the event with 657 runs in 15 innings at an average of 54.75 with the help of 144.71 with the help of eight half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 73 runs. He was superb at the opening spot for the RCB side as they made some brisky starts inside the powerplay. 

Virat Kohli’s viral lift moments ahead of big clash

The Delhi-born entered the lift with full swag and energy as the hidden camera caught him inside the lift. Virat Kohli entered the lift and press the button with two stars ,which indicates their aim to win the successive title of the event. Meanwhile, once the door closed, the right-handed batter looked at the mirror and tried a few ways to gyms to do the workload. 

Watch the video here: 

VK18 is all of us inside an empty elevator. 🤭😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/dvjsdVo7z6

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 21, 2026

That was a crazy scene as the 37-year-old later tried a few of his cricketing shots with the imaginary bat as he flicked the leg sided delivery on the leg side before trying his benchmark cover-drive, which was fabulous to see. He was smiling at something before relazing that he was under the observation of the camera. 

The batter ended up taking the camera out by the time he left the lift. 

Why RCB vs SRH is a key match in IPL 2026

 The IPL 2026 campaign will begin beteween the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The ground will be hosting its first game after a long break due to being close for the people being died at the stampede case in their trophy celebration. 

See Also: Kolkata Knight Riders suffer fresh blow as another Indian pacer ruled out of Indian Premier League 2026

Both sides will want to start on a winning note and make a strong start to the event. This game will be see Ishan Kishan making his debut as the IPL captain with the fans being prepared for the rain of sixes. 

Fans react to Virat Kohli’s trending video

Here is how the fans reacted to Virat Kohli's trending video-

The king is here to rule🔥 pic.twitter.com/AdvLry4Zx8

— SUPER SAMSON (@SuperSamson09) March 21, 2026

18:18:18 pic.twitter.com/XgQ9ALwu3M

— Bruce Wayne 🦇 (@virat1269496) March 21, 2026

Admin detailing pic.twitter.com/ZomQSWbwFH

— Bindya (@bindya_sagar) March 21, 2026

We're in the second game of a three-game series, and the hosts, West Indies Women, will be under pressure to mount an impressive comeback over Australia Women. The Australians dominated the first game of the series, winning by 43 runs. The West Indies will try to make an explosive recovery and put on a better performance to level the series. Australia Women have ruled the West Indies Women, as they have with the majority of teams. The Australians have won the last nine of ten games between the two teams and will look to extend that streak with another big win. The West Indies have struggled over the last year with a string of failures, and it could be interesting to see if the squad can put up better results in this game.

WI-W vs AUS-W Match Details

West Indies Women vs Australia Women – 2nd T20I Match, Australia Women of West Indies Women tour 2025

Venue: Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale

Date & Time: 22nd March 2026 at 04:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

WI-W vs AUS-W Venue Stats 

WI-W vs AUS-W Pitch Report

Arnos Vale Playing Field in Kingstown is a good place for batters. They can free their arms thanks to the ground's shorter size. Fast bowlers must utilise the new ball to get their wickets. Spinners thrive here because the pitch allows for turn and bounce. 

WI-W vs AUS-W Weather Report

The weather report predicts cloudy conditions on match day. The temperature is expected to be between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius.

WI-W vs AUS-W Last Five Matches

WI-W vs AUS-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: WI-W vs AUS-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win the 2nd T20I?

WI-W vs AUS-W Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Women Probable Playing XIs

Sophie Molineux (c), Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Tahila McGrath, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth

West Indies Women Probable Playing XIs

Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher

Topmost Picks for WI-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – West Indies Women

• Hayley Matthews – Hayley Matthews has been the team's top scorer in the past 12 months, and she must provide a strong start. 
• Afy Fletcher – Afy Fletcher is the leading wicket-taker for West Indies, taking 14 wickets in 12 matches, with an economy of 3.

Top Picks – Australia Women

• Beth Mooney – Beth Mooney scored 223 runs in the last 6 innings, with an average of 44.60. 
• Ashleigh Gardner – Ashleigh Gardner, an experienced bowler, will aim to bowl tight spells in middle overs. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for WI-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Shemaine Campbelle, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Hayley Matthews(C), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Ashleigh Gardner(VC), Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Afy Fletcher

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Hayley Matthews, Beth Mooney

Vice-captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Chinelle Henry

Wicketkeeper – Beth Mooney

WI-W vs AUS-W Probable Winners:

The West Indies Women's team has been losing at home for quite some time. The batting lineup has failed to offer the goods. They will need a strong performance from the best and middle orders to win this game. The Australians checked all the boxes in their previous game and have a strong batting lineup. Based on recent performance, the Australian Women will start as favorites. Considering the team combination, Australia Women is expected to win this match. 

Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), Virat Kohli reveals his most memorable moment with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The star batter has been with the franchise since the inception of the league.  Virat was only 19 when the franchise tournament kicked off.

On March 28, the 19^th edition of the IPL will commence, and Virat, who is now 37, will play another season for the Bengaluru-based franchise. It goes without saying that after playing so many years with only one franchise, the batter accumulated extensive experience. He is among the few cricketers how has been playing from the beginning and is still active as a national team cricketer. From the pages of the album, which RCB-related frame is most valuable for Virat?

What did Virat Kohli say about his favorite RCB memory?

During a recent event, the cornerstone of RCB spoke about his most memorable memory with the team in the Indian Premier League. The question was very easy for him to answer; it was the maiden trophy-winning moment for the franchise.

After waiting for almost 18 years, RCB claimed their first-ever IPL trophy, with Virat Kohli as the Best Player of the Match in the Final. In the summit clash of the IPL 2025 season, in a close-fought match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru outplayed Punjab Kings and hoisted the trophy. 

The frames capturing the celebrations went viral on social media instantly. Former cricketers and RCB legends like Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers were there at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to become a part of the moment.

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Kohli and the former South Africa batter, AB de Villiers, share a close relationship. The Indian batting maestro stated that he will never forget the moment when he burst out of joy with Villiers as soon as RCB claimed the trophy.

“It's not difficult at all, the final was very memorable, there are moments within the game as well - when we got an important wicket, I was fielding at the boundary - AB De Villiers was standing outside, and we both celebrated in the same emotion,” Virat Kohli told the media.

Virat Kohli Shares His Most Memorable RCB Moment During An Event By Sun Pharma.♥️ pic.twitter.com/GvP59ATceV

— virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) March 21, 2026

Top moments of Virat Kohli with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the years

There are multiple memorable moments of Virat Kohli with RCB. Some of the instances may be the most common among cricket fans. On March 24, 2016, Virat Kohli registered his first IPL century with the franchise. Against the Gujarat Lions, the right-handed batter, who came to open the innings, remained unbeaten for 100 off 63. Though it was not enough for them to defeat the Gujarat Lions.

So far, IPL 2016 remains Virat Kohli’s finest IPL season. During the campaign, on May 18, when RCB was up against Punjab Kings, the batter performed with a stitch on his head, and confirmed a win by scoring 113 (50).

Fans react to Virat Kohli’s emotional revelation

Fans reacted as soon as the clip of Virat Kohli’s statement was shared on social media platforms. Many could easily relate to what Virat mentioned about his most memorable moment with RCB. Like Virat, for countless RCB fans, the maiden trophy-winning moment is priceless.

“That moment no one can forget. We can't overcome that moment. How can he? That's such a wholesome moment,” one of the netizens wrote on a ‘X’ post.

That moment no one can forget 🥹🥹. We can't overcome from that moment how can he. That's so wholesome moment.
Manifesting again ⭐⭐ on RCB men's jersey like Women's jersey. 🙏🤞🧿🧿

— ViratUniverse👑🚩 (@DipanshuV19) March 21, 2026

Virat Kohli and AB Deviliers share a different bonding together which is natural from both sides.Both show affection for each other and that's is great to see Virat remember AB Deviliers 🔥💥 pic.twitter.com/EOoTZXK1R7

— Rana Vivek Singh Rajput🇮🇳 (@singhvivek60) March 21, 2026

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians are enjoying a cultural festival with fans, where the popular MI cricketers are present. Former MI captain Rohit Sharma and present MI captain Hardik Pandya are present to celebrate the festival in their own styles. 

The Mumbai Indians are hosting a two-day cultural festival, named "The MIX", where cricket meets music, fashion, food, and fan expression; all under one roof.

Jio World Garden in Mumbai is hosting "The MIX" on March 21 and 22, while the fans can buy tickets through BookMyShow. 

Rohit Sharma was enjoying The Mix event with his daughter, while Hardik Pandya was there with his girlfriend. It also shows the big difference between two generations and two individuals.🙌 pic.twitter.com/cnYa6kKnRL

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) March 21, 2026

See Also: Watch: Rishabh Pant, Sanjiv Goenka and Lucknow Super Giants visit Ram Mandir Ayodhya ahead of IPL 2026

Rohit Sharma’s family moment wins hearts

Former MI captain Rohit Sharma, under whom the Mumbai Indians won five IPL titles and one Champions League T20 title, was seen to enjoy the first day of "The MIX" with his daughter Samaira Sharma. 

Dekho, dekho 𝑯𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒏 aa gaya! 🥰👑 pic.twitter.com/0G8eUoD04q

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 21, 2026

Hardik Pandya’s appearance grabs attention

Meanwhile, present MI skipper Hardik Pandya was enjoying the opening day of "The MIX" with his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma. 

Fans compare two generations and personalities

Fans are comparing two generations and personalities, and how differently they are enjoying the festival.  

Two different stages of life, two different definitions of a 'Perfect Day.' 🏏👨‍👧‍👧
​Seeing Rohit Sharma chilling at The Mix with Samaira shows why he’s the emotional heartbeat of Indian cricket. On the other hand, Hardik and Mahieka are living their best life in the spotlight. It’s…

— RG (@rohit1288) March 21, 2026

Reflects a generational difference in priorities and public image.

— BSMarrow (@hub_tn72288) March 21, 2026

हार्दिक का दिल अभी बच्चा है, जैसे जैसे मैच्योर होंगे, ये सारी आदते भी संयमित हो जाएंगी..

— CRIC FASHION (@SANNCR17) March 21, 2026

Let’s take it easy! Both Rohit & Hardik play for Mumbai, and it’s our duty to cheer them both! Go Mumbai Indians!

— Krishna Anand (@KrishnaAnand_) March 21, 2026

New Zealand will face South Africa in the fourth T20I of the South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026, which will be held at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The five-match T20I series is at a crucial stage with a must-win clash in Wellington for the inexperienced Proteas.

The Blackcaps have responded strongly with two commanding performances to take a 2-1 lead after their humbling in the first game. In Hamilton, New Zealand defeated South Africa by 68 runs, followed by an eight-wicket win in Auckland, demonstrating their batting depth and bowling accuracy. South Africa faces a significant challenge. Their batting has lacked consistency, and their bowlers have struggled to defend totals due to the failures of their batters.

Also Read: NZ vs SA, 4th T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

NZ vs SA Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 4th T20I

• Date: 22nd March 2026

• Time: 11.45 AM IST

• Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

NZ vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report - Sky Stadium 

Early movement is possible for seamers, particularly with wind assistance, while batters who settle can score freely. Teams that effectively manage the middle overs have typically had the advantage.

• Win Batting First: 47%

• Win Bowling First: 53%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 170

• Average 2nd Innings: 150

NZ vs SA Recent Form

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

• NZ Wins - 7

• SA Wins - 3

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs SA

• Tom Latham (NZ): 81 runs in this series 

• Connor Esterhuizen (SA): 68 runs in this series 

• George Linde (SA): 56 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs SA

• Ben Sears (NZ): 5 wickets in this series 

• Keshav Maharaj (SA): 4 wickets in this series 

• Nqobani Mokoena (NZ): 3 wickets in this series 

NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 155-160

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 175–180

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj (C), Gerald Coetzee, Lutho Sipamla, Nqobani Mokoena.

New Zealand 

Tim Robinson, Tom Latham (C/WK), Nick Kelly, Keatne Clarke, Bevon Jacobs, Jayden Lennox, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Zak Foulkes, Ben Sears.

Why New Zealand is the favourite

• Excellent batting unit

• Strong middle-order

• Winning the last two matches 

NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our NZ vs SA today match prediction, New Zealand are the favourites to win the 4th T20I. The likes of Tim Robinson, Kyle Jamieson and James Neesham will be key players to watch out for.

Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders suffered another blow to their pace attack as Indian seamer Akash Deep was ruled out for at least eight weeks due to a stress reaction in his lower back on Saturday, effectively ruling him out of the Indian Premier League.

The injury also raises doubts about his availability for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in early June.

Akash Deep was not part of the team’s preparatory camp and was instead at the BCCI Centre of Excellence for rehabilitation. His absence adds to the growing worries in KKR’s fast-bowling department. The 29-year-old Bengal pacer, last seen in the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Jammu and Kashmir, looked short of full fitness, bowling only 13 overs in the first innings and fewer than seven in the second.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

KKR suffer another injury blow as Akash Deep is ruled out of #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/ZTgFGl73mr

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 21, 2026

Which Indian pacer is ruled out for the Kolkata Knight Riders

Akash Deep is the latest player to join Kolkata Knight Riders’ growing injury list, which already includes Indian pacer Harshit Rana and their ₹18-crore Sri Lankan recruit Matheesha Pathirana, further weakening the team’s fast-bowling options.

"Akash Deep has a stress reaction in his lower back. It has come back, and it might take 8-12 weeks to heal. He will not play in the IPL and is very unlikely to be selected against Afghanistan,” a BCCI source told PTI.

He has been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and did not join KKR’s preparatory camp, which started on Wednesday. "It will take time for healing, adapting to workload, and completing Return To Play protocols. The estimated recovery is about 10 weeks, but it could take longer," the board source added.

See also -Watch: Kolkata Knight Riders unveil ‘Lines of Legacy’ jersey ahead of IPL 2026

Injury concerns pile up for Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders, who finished eighth in their title defence last season, are facing a growing injury crisis ahead of IPL 2026. The team is already without Harshit Rana, who is recovering from a ligament strain in his right knee sustained during India’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match against South Africa. Rana missed the tournament entirely, and his continued absence is a significant blow given his contribution to the team over recent seasons.

Left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman was released earlier this year following a BCCI directive, prompting KKR to bring in Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani as his replacement. Meanwhile, Matheesha Pathirana is undergoing rehabilitation with the Sri Lankan Cricket Board and is expected to be match-fit by mid-April.

Speaking at KKR’s pre-season press conference, Abhishek Nayar highlighted Rana’s absence as a major loss and noted that the leadership group is evaluating other bowlers to fill the gap. With both Rana and Pathirana unavailable for at least part of the tournament, KKR’s pace attack faces challenges in terms of both player availability and experience, leaving the franchise to adapt carefully ahead of the IPL season.

Replacement options for Kolkata Knight Riders before IPL 2026 kickoff

The Ajinkya Rahane-led franchise has been actively scouting replacements for their injured pacers. KKR held trials featuring several IPL-experienced fast bowlers, including Akash Madhwal, Navdeep Saini, Simarjeet Singh, KM Asif, and Sandeep Warrier.

Among them, Madhwal, who caught attention with a stunning 5/5 for the Mumbai Indians in the 2023 Eliminator, appears to be leading the race, though the franchise has yet to officially announce a replacement.

With Akash Deep and Harshit Rana unavailable, KKR will now have to rely heavily on their remaining domestic options, including Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, and a fit-again Umran Malik.

KKR are set to begin their IPL 2026 campaign against the Mumbai Indians on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. They will then face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, followed by a clash against last year’s finalists, Punjab Kings, on April 6, also at Eden Gardens. In their fourth match, KKR will take on Lucknow Super Giants on April 9 at Eden Gardens.

New Zealand will take on South Africa in the fourth T20I of the five-match series on March 22 at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The hosts currently lead the series 2-1 and will look to move closer to winning it, while South Africa must win to stay alive in the contest.

New Zealand delivered a strong performance in the third T20I to take the lead in the series. Their bowlers set the tone early, reducing South Africa to 46 for 5. Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears were excellent with the new ball, while Mitchell Santner also contributed with two wickets. South Africa struggled to build partnerships, with George Linde scoring 23 and Nqobani Mokoena adding 26 late runs to take the team to 136.

In reply, New Zealand chased the target comfortably. Devon Conway played a quick knock of 39, while Tom Latham anchored the innings with an unbeaten 63. The hosts reached the target in just 17 overs with eight wickets in hand. With confidence on their side, New Zealand will now aim to continue their strong form.

NZ vs SA: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 23
• New Zealand Won: 10
• South Africa Won: 13
• Tied/No Result: 0

NZ vs SA: Pitch Report

The Sky Stadium pitch usually helps batters because the drop-in surface stays quite flat. Fast bowlers may get some help in the early overs. As the match goes on, the pitch becomes easier to bat on, giving players more time to play shots. Spinners can be useful later. The average first innings score in Wellington is about 165, so using the powerplay well is important.

See Also: WI-W vs AUS-W 2nd T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

NZ vs SA: Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand (NZ):

Tom Latham (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson

South Africa (SA):

Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann (wk), Connor Esterhuizen, Jason Smith, Gerald Coetzee, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Nqobani Mokoena

While the Indian Premier League 2026 is just a week away from the first ball, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) team members visited Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, including the skipper Rishabh Pant and owner Sanjiv Goenka. 

Lucknow Super Giants are among the new IPL teams, and they have proved their competitiveness on the field. 

In their first two IPL seasons (2022 and 2023), LSG finished in third position in both the points tables to qualify for the Playoffs. In both seasons, they were eliminated from the Eliminators. However, in the last two seasons (2024 and 2025), they failed to qualify for the Playoffs, while finishing in seventh position in both editions. 

See Also: Watch: Gary Kirsten opens up on Pakistan national cricket team’s white-ball coaching ahead of Pakistan Super League 2026

Why Lucknow Super Giants visited Ram Mandir before IPL 2026

The entire LSG team visited Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya simply to get blessings before starting their journey in the IPL 2026.

Rishabh Pant, Sanjiv Goenka, and the entire LSG team visited the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for darshan ahead of IPL 2026.🥹🧡

Jay Shree Ram 💪 pic.twitter.com/W9z0yJyqlY

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) March 21, 2026

Rishabh Pant’s role and expectations in IPL 2026

Rishabh Pant is set to return to his leadership role for the Lucknow Super Giants for the IPL 2026. Indian cricket fans haven't seen him in international white-ball cricket since August 2024, while he served for the national team last time in November 2025, when India were facing South Africa in a Test match. So, the IPL 2026 can be a good platform for him to knock on the white-ball team door once again. 

In the last IPL season (2025), skipper Rishabh Pant scored 269 runs in 13 innings with an average of 24.45 and a strike rate of 133.16, including one century and one half-century. 

Fans react to Lucknow Super Giants’ Ayodhya visit

There are only a few significant reactions from the fans to LSG's Ayodhya visit before the IPL 2026. 

LSG team with Pant and Goenka sought blessings at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir before IPL 2026. Jai Shree Ram.

— Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) March 21, 2026

ऋषभ पंत, संजीव गोयनका और पूरी एलएसजी टीम ने आईपीएल 2026 से पहले अयोध्या स्थित श्री राम मंदिर के दर्शन किए।🥹🧡

जय श्री राम 💪

— Raj Yadav (@ydv_raj__) March 21, 2026

मैदान पर उतरने से पहले प्रभु श्री राम का आशीर्वाद! टीम मालिक और ऋषभ पंत साथ ही साथ LSG टीम का यह अयोध्या दर्शन दिल जीत लेने वाला है। जब भक्ति और खेल का संगम होता है, तो जीत की राह आसान हो जाती है। जय श्री राम! pic.twitter.com/tijkxT1N38

— CRIC FASHION (@SANNCR17) March 21, 2026

West Indies Women and Australia Women will clash in the second T20I of the three-match series on March 22 at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown. Australia Women currently lead the series 1-0, and they will try to seal the series by winning the second game, while West Indies Women will try to stay in the contest.

West Indies Women had a tough start to the series as they lost the first game while chasing 165 runs. West Indies Women's batting failed to handle pressure and managed to score only 121/6. Qiana Joseph was the top scorer with 45 runs, while Stafanie Taylor added 28. With the ball, Deandra Dottin impressed by taking three wickets, and Chinelle Henry picked up two. However, the team could not keep up with the required run rate, especially during the middle overs. The hosts will now need a stronger performance in this must-win match.

Australia Women, on the other hand, started the series with a strong win by 43 runs. Beth Mooney was the top performer with the bat, scoring 79 runs, while Ellyse Perry scored 36 to help her team post 164 on the board. Their bowlers were in command throughout the match, with Alana King and Georgia Wareham leading the bowling department. The spin pair claimed five wickets and the West Indies’ batters struggled to get runs easily. Australia will now look to continue their dominance and clinch the series.

WI-W vs AUS-W: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 17
  
• West Indies Women Won: 2
  
• Australia Women Won: 15
  
• Tied/No Result: 0

WI-W vs AUS-W: Pitch Report

The pitch in Kingstown usually helps batters in both innings. Early in the match, bowlers can get some support from the surface. But as the game goes on, batting becomes easier, and players get more time to play their shots. The outfield is quick, so well-timed shots often reach the boundary. The average first innings score here is around 155 to 170 runs.

See Also: NZ-W vs SA-W, 4th T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

WI-W vs AUS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women (WI-W):

Qiana Joseph, Jahzara Claxton, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Deandra Dottin, Karishma Ramharack, Afy Fletcher

Australia Women (AUS-W):

Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux (c), Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Georgia Wareham

The New Zealand Women team is set to face the South Africa Women team in the fourth T20I of the five-match series on March 22 at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. New Zealand Women currently lead the series 2-1 and will try to seal the series by winning the next game, while the South Africa Women team has to win to stay in the tournament.

New Zealand Women made a strong comeback in the third match after losing the second game. They chased down a target of 150 runs comfortably and took the lead in the series. Although they lost early wickets, Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine steadied the innings, while Maddy Green provided a solid finish. Devine remained unbeaten on 55, and Green added 34*, helping the team secure a six-wicket victory. With both bat and ball performing well, the hosts will aim to continue their momentum and close out the series.

South Africa Women, on the other hand, are under pressure after their recent defeat. In the last game, they were able to score 149 for 7, courtesy of Laura Wolvaardt's 37 and Kayla Reyneke's 34. But their bowlers couldn’t defend the total and New Zealand went after it with ease. With only two matches left, South Africa will need a strong all-round effort to level the series.

NZ-W vs SA-W: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 20
  
• New Zealand Women Won: 14
  
• South Africa Women Won: 5
  
• Tied: 0
  
• No Result: 1

NZ-W vs SA-W: Pitch Report

Sky Stadium’s pitch is usually good for batting because of the drop-in surface, which stays fairly flat. Fast bowlers may get some help early on, especially in the first few overs. As the match goes on, the pitch becomes easier to bat on, giving players more time to play shots. Spinners can become useful later. The average first innings score in Wellington is around 165, so using the powerplay well is important.

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NZ-W vs SA-W: Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women (NZ-W):

Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr (c), Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Isabella Gaze (wk), Nensi Patel, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Kayley Knight, Bree Illing

South Africa Women (SA-W):

Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Kayla Reyneke