Brashna Kasi
South Africa’s national women’s cricket team is gearing up for a crucial match against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, hoping to strengthen their path to the semi-finals. The match, which is part of Group B, will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 12 at 6:00 PM Local time (6:30 AM ET). With the tournament in full swing, both teams are facing high stakes, but their current standings in the group tell a different story.
South Africa’s Strong Start
The Proteas opened their campaign in this World Cup with an impressive victory over the 2016 champions, the West Indies, winning by 10 wickets. However, this was followed by a disappointing seven-wicket loss to England, putting their abilities to the test early. They bounced back confidently, defeating Scotland in their most recent group stage match by a staggering 80 runs.
- Current Position: South Africa is positioned second in Group B with four points and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of +1.527.
- Goal: A win against Bangladesh will significantly boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals, keeping them in contention for the title.
Bangladesh’s Battle for Survival
On the other hand, Bangladesh’s journey in the tournament has been rocky. The team began with an encouraging victory over Scotland, but subsequent losses against both England and the West Indies have left them on the brink of elimination.
- Current Standing: Bangladesh’s prospects of progressing in the tournament are slim, with two defeats looming over their initial success.
- Historical Context: In past matchups in WT20Is, Bangladesh has struggled against South Africa. The two teams have faced each other 14 times, with South Africa winning 11 of those encounters.
Match Details
For those eager to catch the action live, here are the essential details:
- Match: South Africa vs Bangladesh (Match 16, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024)
- Date: October 12, 2024
- Time:
– Local: 6:00 PM
– IST: 7:30 PM
– GMT: 2:00 PM
The match will commence with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT).
Where to Watch
Fans around the world can tune in to follow the match through various platforms:
- India: Live on Star Sports Network, streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
- Australia: Available on Amazon Prime
- United Kingdom: Watch on Sky Sports
- USA and Canada: Coverage by Willow TV and Cricbuzz
- Bangladesh: Broadcast on Nagorik TV; digital streaming via Toffee
- Pakistan: Airing on Nagorik TV, PTV Sports, and A Sports
- Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV
- Afghanistan: Stream live via ICC.tv
- New Zealand: Available on Sky Sport 1 with digital options on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go
- South Africa: View on SuperSport Cricket and digitally via SuperSport, DSTV
Key Players to Watch
As the match approaches, certain players are likely to be in the spotlight:
- Marizanne Kapp: An integral part of South Africa’s bowling attack, her performance could be crucial against Bangladesh’s batting lineup.
- Nigar Sultana: Bangladesh’s captain will be key in leading her team through challenging moments during the game.
Conclusion
As South Africa aims for a vital win to secure their spot in the semi-finals, Bangladesh must summon their best performance to stay alive in the tournament. With a history of dominance favoring South Africa and the pressure mounting on both teams, this match promises to be a compelling encounter in the cricketing calendar. Fans worldwide are sure to be glued to their screens, eager to see how this high-stakes battle unfolds
