Chennai, a 12-run loss in the first game that put them on the defensive, India Women would look to improve their batting and fielding performance in the second T20 International and bounce back in the three-match series against South Africa here. on Sunday.
Dropped catches and a lack of intent from the batsmen in the middle overs had cost India dearly in Friday's opening match as they could only score 177 for 4 in 20 overs after South Africa had posted 189 for 4, thanks to Tazmin Brits (81). and Marizanne Kapp (57).
It was South Africa's first victory on the current tour. They had earlier suffered a 0-3 whitewash in the ODI series followed by a 10-wicket loss in the lone Test of the tour spanning almost a month.
Both sides have concerns to address after Friday's game. India's Richa Ghosh and South Africa's British left the field with concussion and cramps respectively.
According to the BCCI statement, Richa had "neck pain and dizziness" after a failed attempt to catch the ball and it hit her face. Her face also apparently fell to the ground.
"She has been sent for further scans and the BCCI medical team is monitoring her progress," the BCCI statement read.
As for the British, she had to be stretchered off the field with a serious bruise on her right leg. However, she came to the post-match press conference and stated that she would be ready to participate in the upcoming games.
For the hosts, while her bowling performance was decent, the poor fielding caught everyone off guard, with three dropped catches and a few fielding errors.
The failure of the field will certainly be on the minds of the home players on Sunday, especially considering that head coach Amol Muzumdar is extremely strict about it.
On the batting front, the Indian top order needs to add a bit more flair, barring Smriti Mandhana, who has been in good touch of late.
However, the Indian middle order has been efficient, thanks to captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, who made 35 and 53 not out respectively on Friday.
The South Africans clicked with the bat, especially in the top order. British and Kapp, along with captain Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon, are expected to be useful again on Sunday.
Plus, it was a complete bowling performance, with four different bowlers.
However, Eliz-Mari Marx could be under the scanner as he gave up 36 runs in his three overs in the first match.
Chepauk's field on Friday was above average and is expected to be about the same on Sunday.
Although there was little bounce and light dew on Friday, playing sweep shots effectively will be a good option given the way the Proteas executed them to perfection.
The teams (of):
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Sajeevan Sajana, Deepti Sharma, Asha Sobhana , Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Shabnam Shakil, Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav.
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Mieke de Ridder (wk), Sinalo Jafta (wk), Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Tumi Sekhukhune.
Match starts: 7:00 p.m. IST.
Dropped catches and a lack of intent from the batsmen in the middle overs had cost India dearly in Friday's opening match as they could only score 177 for 4 in 20 overs after South Africa had posted 189 for 4, thanks to Tazmin Brits (81). and Marizanne Kapp (57).
It was South Africa's first victory on the current tour. They had earlier suffered a 0-3 whitewash in the ODI series followed by a 10-wicket loss in the lone Test of the tour spanning almost a month.
Both sides have concerns to address after Friday's game. India's Richa Ghosh and South Africa's British left the field with concussion and cramps respectively.
According to the BCCI statement, Richa had "neck pain and dizziness" after a failed attempt to catch the ball and it hit her face. Her face also apparently fell to the ground.
"She has been sent for further scans and the BCCI medical team is monitoring her progress," the BCCI statement read.
As for the British, she had to be stretchered off the field with a serious bruise on her right leg. However, she came to the post-match press conference and stated that she would be ready to participate in the upcoming games.
For the hosts, while her bowling performance was decent, the poor fielding caught everyone off guard, with three dropped catches and a few fielding errors.
The failure of the field will certainly be on the minds of the home players on Sunday, especially considering that head coach Amol Muzumdar is extremely strict about it.
On the batting front, the Indian top order needs to add a bit more flair, barring Smriti Mandhana, who has been in good touch of late.
However, the Indian middle order has been efficient, thanks to captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, who made 35 and 53 not out respectively on Friday.
The South Africans clicked with the bat, especially in the top order. British and Kapp, along with captain Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon, are expected to be useful again on Sunday.
Plus, it was a complete bowling performance, with four different bowlers.
However, Eliz-Mari Marx could be under the scanner as he gave up 36 runs in his three overs in the first match.
Chepauk's field on Friday was above average and is expected to be about the same on Sunday.
Although there was little bounce and light dew on Friday, playing sweep shots effectively will be a good option given the way the Proteas executed them to perfection.
The teams (of):
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Uma Chetry (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Sajeevan Sajana, Deepti Sharma, Asha Sobhana , Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Shabnam Shakil, Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav.
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Mieke de Ridder (wk), Sinalo Jafta (wk), Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Tumi Sekhukhune.
Match starts: 7:00 p.m. IST.
