Women's T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Women vs India Women Match Prediction, Match 18 – Who will win today's match?
Harmanpreet Kaur, Laura Wolvaardt (Source: @proteaswomencsa)
Published - 20 Jun 2026, 08:00 PM• Read time - 12 mins
India will look to continue their winning run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they take on South Africa on Sunday, June 21 at Old Trafford, Manchester. The Women in Blue have got their campaign off to a terrific start, hammering Pakistan and the Netherlands in the first two encounters.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has been at its dominant best, and another victory against the Proteas will help them place one foot firmly in the semi-finals. On the other hand, South Africa have been far from clinical in the tournament so far, having lost their opening game by 65 runs against Australia.
They survived a major scare against Pakistan to earn their first points. South Africa have their back against the wall as another loss could well show them the exit door. Hence, there’s a lot riding on the upcoming fixture, and both teams will be giving their all to register a crucial win. India, in particular, will be eyeing to avenge their 1-4 series defeat against South Africa in the lead up to the tournament.
IND-W vs SA-W Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, June 21 | South Africa women vs India women | 18 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 2:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (WT20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 4 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 152 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 119 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 172/8 (20) by Australia vs South Africa, 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 107/10 (16.4) by South Africa vs Australia, 2026 |
| Highest Score Chased | 127 [127/4 in 17 overs] by India vs England, 2025 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 150 by England vs West Indies, 2012 |
Old Trafford Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | With new ball | Middle Overs |
IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head record in WT20Is
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 24 |
| South Africa Women | 10 |
| India Women | 11 |
| No Result | 03 |
India Women vs South Africa Women Playing XI Prediction
India Women (IND-W):
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav/Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma
South Africa Women (SA-W):
Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Kayla Reyneke, Sinola Jafta, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Players to watch out for in IND-W vs SA-W
Laura Wolvaardt
The South Africa captain has had a rather quiet beginning to the tournament, by her standards, having scored 52 runs from two innings so far. Wolvaardt came into the tournament in rich form, having been adjudged Player of the Series against India after scoring 330 runs in a five-match series. She will look to continue her rich form and guide her team to an important win against India.
Deepti Sharma
The India off-spinner has got her campaign off to a terrific start, having picked up a five-wicket haul against Pakistan and later scalping another wicket against Netherlands. Sharma picked up a five-wicket haul in India’s only win in the recent T20I series against South Africa and will again hold the key for her side as they look to continue their winning run.
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.
