South Africa Women vs India Women Today's Match Prediction, 3rd T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Laura Wolvaardt, Harmanpreet Kaur (Source: Instagram/@laurawolvaardt)
Published - 22 Apr 2026, 03:22 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Having been outclassed in the first two matches, India women will take the field against South Africa women with all to play for in the third T20I on Wednesday, April 22, at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The Women in Blue were blown away by the hosts in the first two matches, losing by six and eight wickets respectively.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has been outplayed in all three departments so far and will need to bring their A game to the fore to save the series in the upcoming fixture. On the other hand, South Africa will aim to put up another clinical performance to seal their second bilateral T20I series win over the Women in Blue.
SA-W vs IND-W Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Wednesday, April 22 | South Africa Women vs India Women | 3rd T20I | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 6:00 PM |
Venue Statistics (WT20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 4 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 128 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 118 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 143/6 (20) by WI vs SA, 2016 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 98/10 (18.4) by SA vs WI, 2016 |
| Highest Score Chased | 134 [134/5 in 19 overs] by SA vs IND, 2018 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 143 by WI vs SA, 2016 |
The Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
SA-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head record (WT20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 21 |
| India Women | 10 |
| South Africa Women | 8 |
| No Result | 3 |
South Africa-W vs India-W Playing XI Prediction
South Africa Women
Laura Wolvaardt(c), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta(w), Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba
India Women
Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Arundhati Reddy, Anushka Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud
Players to watch out for:
Harmanpreet Kaur
The India skipper had a good outing in the series opener, scoring an unbeaten 47* (33), but failed to replicate her performance in the second T20I, getting dismissed for just 12 (9). With the team down and out, Harmanpreet will look to inspire her troops with a scintillating knock in the upcoming fixture to keep the series alive.
Nadine de Klerk
After going wicketless in the first T20I, the seam all-rounder scalped one wicket, giving away 14 runs in her two overs in the second T20I. Having not had a chance to display her batting skills yet, the 26-year-old will be hungry to contribute in both departments in the upcoming fixture and help her team seal the series.
Today's Match Prediction: India Women to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
