Bangladesh vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast, and live-streaming details

By Naman Jain

Modified Oct 12, 2024 10:55 IST

South Africa v Scotland - ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 - Source: Getty

With the semi-final spot on the line, South Africa are set to compete against Bangladesh in Match 16 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. This Group B fixture will be played in Dubai on October 12.

With two wins and a NRR of +1.527, South Africa need a win here to give themselves a huge chance to qualify for the knockout stages. Bangladesh, meanwhile, are virtually out of the tournament, losing against both England and the West Indies thus far. Their only triumph came against Scotland.

Before the Bangladesh vs South Africa women's clash gets underway, here a detailed preview of this Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match.

Bangladesh vs South Africa Probable XIs

Bangladesh Women

Shathi Rani, Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana Joty (c & wk), Shorna Akter, Disha Biswas/ Murshida Khatun, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter

South Africa Women

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba and Ayabonga Khaka

Bangladesh vs South Africa Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Pitch Report

Dubai has seen a slightly better surface for batting as compared to Sharjah. After seven games at the venue, the average first-innings score is 128.8. In fact, the score of 170-run barrier was also breached here when India hammered 172 runs against Sri Lanka. South Africa have played two games in Dubai, meaning that they will have a slight advantage going into the fixture against Bangladesh, who are yet to take field in Dubai.

Bangladesh vs South Africa Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Weather Forecast

Expect zero percent chances of rain in this BAN-W vs SA-W encounter. Dubau's weather is likely to hover around 32 degree Celsius. With this being an evening game, humidity will be under 50 percent.