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India Women Aim to Bounce Back Against South Africa Women in T20I Finale
India Women are set to take on South Africa Women in the final match of the three-match T20I series in Chennai, aiming to bounce back after suffering a defeat in the opener and facing a rain-induced no-result in the second encounter.
The Indian team will rely on batters like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues to deliver strong performances in the crucial finale.
Key all-rounders for India, including Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, and Sajeevan Sajana, will be expected to contribute with both bat and ball, while Uma Chetry will take up wicketkeeping duties.
The bowling department for India will look to the likes of Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy to put pressure on the South African batters and pick up crucial wickets.
On the South African side, players like Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, and Chloe Tryon will be key figures aiming to secure another victory in the series.
With the likes of Sinalo Jafta behind the stumps and bowlers like Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Eliz-Mari Marx looking to make an impact, South Africa Women will be a strong opponent for India in the final T20I.