India go in as the slightly fancied side here. This India Women vs South Africa Women match prediction has the Indians at 51% against South Africa’s 49%, a gap built mostly on red-hot batting form, Smriti Mandhana’s recent matchwinning knock chief among it, plus an attack that should travel well at Old Trafford. It’s close enough that either side could nick it, but India’s recent scoring power gives them a touch more margin for error. What follows: a look at the surface, what the weather might do, who holds the edge in the XI battles, and a few names worth backing for your fantasy team.
India Women vs South Africa Women Match Details
Match | India Women vs South Africa Women | 18th Match | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Date | 21/06/2026 (Sunday) |
Time | BDT 7:30 PM / PKT 6:30 PM / INR 7:00 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
Recent Performance | India Women – W L L W W
South Africa Women – W L W L W |
IND-W vs SA-W ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Old Trafford, Manchester
Coverage of this fixture is split across a handful of regional broadcasters and apps, so where you watch depends on your location.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Geo Super / Tamasha App, Myco, Tapmad
- India: Star Sports Network / JioHotstar App & Website
- Australia & New Zealand: Prime Video (AUS), Sky Sport (NZ) / Sky Sport Now (NZ)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV / Cricbuzz App
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Mix / Sky Sports App
- Bangladesh: TSM / To Be Confirmed
- Sri Lanka: Star Sports Network / JioHotstar App & Website
- Nepal: Star Sports Network / JioHotstar App & Website
- MENA: Cricbuzz / Cricbuzz App
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
India Women vs South Africa Women Toss Prediction
Look for India to win the toss and bat first here. Old Trafford tends to get easier for batting as the innings goes on, and with rain a genuine threat to chase calculations, putting a score on the board removes some of that uncertainty rather than leaving India exposed to a rain-affected target.
Old Trafford, Manchester Pitch Report
Old Trafford usually finds a fair middle ground between bat and ball. Cloud cover can assist seamers with swing and movement at the start, though the pitch usually eases out as the innings progresses, rewarding set batters.Anyone still at the crease past the powerplay should find scoring comes easier, and a total in the 170-180 range looks like a fair par score on this surface.
Weather Report
Manchester in late June can go either way, and the forecast here leans cool, cloudy, and with a real chance of rain breaking up play. Dew shouldn’t be much of a factor, but the overcast conditions could help the new-ball bowlers and make those first few overs harder to negotiate. Both sides will want a contingency plan in case DLS calculations come into the picture.
IND-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 24 |
IND-W Won | 11 |
SA-W Won | 10 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 3 |
First-ever Fixture | November 30, 2014 |
Most-recent Fixture | April 27, 2026 |
India Women vs South Africa Women Team Preview & Squads
India Women
Harmanpreet Kaur’s value to this side goes well beyond the runs column. Her composure under pressure and willingness to adapt her plans on the fly have repeatedly steadied India in tight World Cup moments, and that experience matters heading into this India Women vs South Africa Women fixture.
The batting unit is in a good place right now. Smriti Mandhana looked in complete control during her 74 off 47 against the Netherlands, and she is flanked by Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, and Yastika Bhatia, all of whom can change the tempo of an innings. That spread of options across the order is what makes India hard to bowl at for a full twenty overs.
With the ball, Renuka Singh remains the one South Africa will want to see off early, and Shree Charani has quietly built a reputation as a genuine wicket-taking threat. Throw in the all-round contributions of Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma, and India have more tactical flexibility than most sides left in the tournament.
India Women Squads
India Women Squads
Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia, Bharti Fulmali, Kranti Gaud, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav
South Africa Women
Laura Wolvaardt sets the tone for this South African side just by being at the crease. There is a calmness to how she builds an innings, and her partnerships at the top have often been the difference between South Africa competing and South Africa cruising.
Confidence is high after the win over Pakistan, where Annerie Dercksen’s fifty showed she can handle pressure when it counts. Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits add further stability up top, and the middle order has enough experience to adjust if the situation calls for it.
Depth is really where this South African side stands out. Marizanne Kapp remains genuinely world-class with the new ball, Nadine de Klerk contributes in both disciplines, and Ayabonga Khaka and Shabnim Ismail give the attack more pace options than most opponents can match.
South Africa Women Squads
South Africa Women Squads
Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk
IND-W vs SA-W Prediction
Event | India Women | South Africa Women |
Toss Winner | India Women | – |
Player of the Match | Smriti Mandhana | – |
Top Run Scorer | Smriti Mandhana | Laura Wolvaardt |
Top Wicket Taker | Renuka Singh | Ayabonga Khaka |
Most Sixes | Smriti Mandhana | Laura Wolvaardt |
Predicted Score | 180+ | 170+ |
Win Probability | 51% | 49% |
India Women vs South Africa Women Winning Prediction
This matchup appears almost too close to call, though the prediction gives India Women a marginal advantage at 51% to 49%.Their recent batting momentum, with Smriti Mandhana front and centre, plus a bowling attack that can adapt to conditions, gives them just enough of an edge. Can South Africa flip the script and hand India a setback in the group stage? Follow JeetBuzz for the latest updates, statistics, expert analysis, and cricket insights throughout the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
FAQ: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, 18th Match
What time does this match start in India?
It gets underway at 7:00 PM IST on June 21, 2026, at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Where can I watch India Women vs South Africa Women live?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who’s the player to watch?
Smriti Mandhana, fresh off her 74-run knock in the win over the Netherlands, is the obvious one to keep an eye on.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.