India Women vs South Africa Women: Pre-Match Analysis and Team News

We are a few minutes away from the start of the game. But first, the flags of both teams are unfurled and the two sets of players line up for their respective national anthems. It will be the Indian national anthem first, followed by that of South Africa.

PITCH REPORT - Former English pacer, Isa Guha, is pitchside. She starts by wishing everyone a Happy Father's Day in the UK and mentions that the weather is lovely. She further talks about the dimensions, informing that the straight hit is a long 70 meters, and the square boundaries are 61 meters on either side. Former Whiter Ferns' wicket-keeper, Katey Martin, joins her and starts by saying that the pitch looks good, and it is a new pitch for today's game. Katey goes on to say that it is dry underneath and there is grass on it, but it's fluffy grass and it will suit the spinners more. Reckons that the pacers will have to use the cutters and bowl straight.

The skipper of South Africa Women - Laura Wolvaardt says that they would have batted first as well, but will now look to restrict the opposition. Adds that they all know what's at stake today and will look to stay in the present. On facing India, she says that it feels nice to have won against them recently, but India have gotten the better of them in recent World Cups as well. Ends by informing that they have made a couple of changes as well, catering to the balance of the team.

The captain of India Women - Harmanpreet Kaur says that they will bat first. Adds that it's a good pitch and they will try to post a good total. She reckons that it's been an amazing journey for her, and she is playing her 200th game. She adds that the crowd has been their biggest support, and they will entertain them. She mentions that Prema comes in for Shreyanka, and Arundhati Reddy comes in as well for Kranti Gaud, who is resting.