As the group stage of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup draws to a close, South Africa Women will face Bangladesh Women at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. South Africa are heavy favorites, boasting a balanced squad featuring explosive top-order batters such as Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, as well as premier all-rounder Marizanne Kapp. Bangladesh, led by captain Nigar Sultana, must deliver a flawless spin performance, with Rabiya Khan and Nahida Akter, to restrict the Proteas and achieve an upset in Group A.
SA-W vs BAN-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match details
- Date and Time: June 28, 3:00 pm IST / 9:30 pm GMT/ 10:30 pm local
- Venue: Lord’s London
SA-W vs BAN-W, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 13 | South Africa Women: 13 | Bangladesh Women: 2 | No result: 0
Lord’s Pitch Report
The Lord’s pitch generally provides a balanced contest between bat and ball, but early‑summer T20 conditions—characterized by the ground’s pronounced slope and initial moisture—offer notable lateral movement for seam bowlers. Consequently, batters must exercise caution during the powerplay. As the game progresses, the surface settles into a true, bouncy track that rewards disciplined batting. The long square boundaries at Lord’s demand rapid running between wickets and encourage the use of experienced spin bowlers in the middle overs. Captains are likely to choose to bowl first, exploiting any early swing or atmospheric assistance.
Squads:
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (w), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sune Luus, Tumi Rekhuekekhune, Kay Karabo Meso
Bangladesh Women: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c/w), Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Taj Nehar, Fahima Khatun
SA-W vs BAN-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa Women win the toss and bowl first
- Bangladesh Women’s powerplay score: 30-40
- Bangladesh Women’s total score: 140-150
Case 2:
- Bangladesh Women win the toss and bowl first
- South Africa Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- South Africa Women’s total score: 180-190
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
