Indian Women vs South Africa Women Second ODI: Preview and Expectations

India women’s cricket team will face South Africa women’s cricket team in the second ODI which will be played on June 19 in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. India enters the today’s match with a dominating 143-run victory in the first game and is keen on claiming an outright victory to seal the series. Each team has its plans to contain its flaws and ensure that it fields its best side in the field.

Indian Women vs South Africa Women Second ODI: Key Players and Strategy

India’s Batting Line-Up: Areas for Improvement

Though India started dominating in the first match, their main firepower hitters Shafali Verma and the skipper Harmanpreet Kaur requires performance. Verma has scored 21 in her last four ODI innings and Kaur 41 in her last five. India will be depending on their performance in the second ODI as their contributions are well needed.                                                                                             

Middle Order and All-Round Performances

Some key players who have the potential to shine in the match include Smriti Mandhana who scored a brilliant 117 in the first innings of the ODI series. Supports by all rounder, Deepti Sharma scored 37 and also Pooja Vastrakar who played sensationally with 31 runs no out were important as well. Player fitness is a big issue with Vastrakar, who hurt her knee during the first match though she has been bowling in practice sessions.

Bowling Attack Led by Debutant Asha Sobhana

The newcomer of the tournament Asha Sobhana was spectacular in her first innings to get 4 wickets for 21 runs. For this crucial battle, she will be supported by the experienced Renuka Thakur Singh and Radha Yadav and must ensure they curtail the South Africa’s batting.

South Africa Women’s Squad: Adjustments and Challenges

Batting Needs to Step Up

In the first ODI, South Africa’s batting order could not draw a good start and they manage only 122/10. The big names, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, and Marizanne Kapp must build on their individual performances and post big scores against the Indian bowlers.

Full Squad Available for Selection

Another positive we can capture about South Africa is that the full strength of the squad has been regained. Pacer Nadine de Klerk, who was out of the initial game due to sickness, is upbeat that she and the team are raring to go. However, one remains sceptical with regard to Kapp’s bowling activity in the coming games after suffering from a back problem.

Indian Women vs South Africa Women Second ODI: Squads

India Women Squad

• Shafali Verma
• Smriti Mandhana
• Dayalan Hemalatha
• Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
• Jemimah Rodrigues
• Richa Ghosh (w)
• Deepti Sharma
• Pooja Vastrakar
• Radha Yadav
• Asha Sobhana
• Renuka Thakur Singh
• Arundhati Reddy
• Shreyanka Patil
• Priya Punia
• Saika Ishaque
• Uma Chetry

South Africa Women Squad

• Laura Wolvaardt (c)
• Tazmin Brits
• Anneke Bosch
• Sune Luus
• Marizanne Kapp
• Annerie Dercksen
• Nondumiso Shangase
• Sinalo Jafta (w)
• Masabata Klaas
• Nonkululeko Mlaba
• Ayabonga Khaka
• Delmi Tucker
• Tumi Sekhukhune
• Mieke de Ridder
• Nadine de Klerk
• Eliz-mari Marx

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Recent Performance Of Shafali Verma

Shafali Verma who is Part of Women’s Cricket team of India has not been in her best form for quite some time in the One Day Internationals. Effectively, the last six innings, she has only garnered a meager sum total of 21 runs. 

This decline in performance is a major worry for Team India as Verma is a flamboyant player and a good power hitter who can set the much needed tone at the top. 

They failed to post a challenging target for Australia to chase; her poor run-making ability in the recent past adds pressure to the middle order and often comes under pressure while facing deliveries.

Strengths of South African Batting Force

Experienced and Versatile Batters

Tazmin Brits: Appreciated for her strong back and strong skills, Brits can put a solid base that the team relies on to build their innings.

Sune Luus: This is due to the fact that Luus has been in the side for quite some time and is thus very stable, plus she has the ability to up the ante when the team is trying to get quick runs.

Marizanne Kapp: He is a good striker of the ball and has been with the team as a prolific middle order batsman. Her responsibility and leadership to thrive particular pressure situations makes her ideal.

Laura Wolvaardt: Another major advantage that right-handed opening batsman Wolvaardt brings to the team is leadership as one of the team’s captain and the role of a top-order player is key in setting the right pace in the game.

The Misfortune of Knee Injury of Pooja Vastrakar

Recent injury to Pooja Vastrakar has stirred controversy regarding her fitness and selection to the playing eleven after twisting her knee during the fielding session in the first ODI. Match fitness is a big question mark but it must be noted that she has been caught bowling in the nets. If Vastrakar is not at 100 percent then it could harm India’s size of bowling repertoire and their capacity to continually apply the squeeze to the South African batting lineup. The rest of the team would therefore be affected, as generalist performers need to be versatile and add value to a team setting.

Conclusion: Indian Women vs South Africa Women Second ODI

Sobhana’s Impressive Start

The best ODI bowler = Asha Sobhana had a brilliant performance in the first one-day international in which she took 4 wickets in 21 runs. her performance has introduced a new style to Indian bowlers adding a reliable spinning weapon that can help pick up wickets in the middle overs. Sobhana’s success means that India has more options in the bowling side and enables the team to put constant pressure on the opponents. The talent of a player in handling pressure also adds to the spin stock that was already supplemented by the addition of Radha Yadav and Deepti Sharma.