South Africa Women are ready to take on India Women in the third T20I at the Wanderers Stadium on April 22, 2026. This match is a massive turning point for the series.
SA-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - India Women Tour of South Africa 2026, 3rd T20I
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South Africa is coming into this match full of confidence after winning the first two games. Captain Laura Wolvaardt has played a big role. She scored a great 54 in the second match and helped her team chase the target easily. In bowling, Chloe Tryon and Tumi Sekhukhune also did very well, taking three wickets each and stopping India from scoring big runs.
Indian women find themselves in a difficult position, trailing 0-2 in the series. Shafali Verma played a good innings of 57 in the last match, but the other batters have not been able to build strong partnerships.
The fast pitch in Johannesburg usually favors batters, so fans can expect a high-scoring and exciting contest as India fights to stay in the series. Laura Wolvaardt has scored 105 runs in 2 matches, and Shafali Verma has also scored 91 runs in 2 matches. Both players are in very good form, so they are safe choices for captain in the SA-W vs IND-W Dream11 prediction.
South Africa Women vs India Women Match Details

| Series | India Women Tour of South Africa 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa Women vs India Women, 3rd T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | DP World Wanderers Stadium |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Match Start Time | 9:30 PM IST, 22nd April 2026 |
| Scorecard | SA-W vs IND-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
SA-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
- Laura Wolvaardt, one of the best women cricketers, is in sensational form with back to back fifties (51 and 54) in the first two matches of the series.
- Chloe Tryon was the standout performer in the 2nd T20I, taking 3 wickets in 4 overs while giving away only 22 runs.
- Shafali Verma played a fighting knock of 57 runs off 38 balls in the last game, proving she is India's most dangerous batter on bouncy tracks.
- Shreyanka Patil has been consistent with the ball, picking up 2 wickets in the second match to keep the pressure on the Proteas.
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa Women | 54 Runs |
| Chloe Tryon | South Africa Women | 3 Wickets |
| Shafali Verma | India Women | 57 Runs |
| Shreyanka Patil | India Women | 2 Wickets |
SA-W vs IND-W Toss Prediction
As per the SA-W vs IND-W Toss Prediction, South Africa Women is likely to win the toss and elect to bowl first. The pitch at the Wanderers often gets better for batting under lights, and the Proteas have successfully chased in both games so far.
Record of Chasing Teams at Wanderers
The Wanderers Stadium generally rewards teams that chase. In recent T20 matches at this venue, teams batting second have had a slight edge due to the thin air and fast outfield, making targets easier to track down.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Chasing | 46% |
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SA-W vs IND-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| India Women Playing XI | South Africa Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Tazmin Brits |
| Shafali Verma | Suné Luus |
| Anushka Sharma | Laura Wolvaardt (C) |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | Annerie Dercksen |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Anneke Bosch |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Chloe Tryon |
| Deepti Sharma | Nadine de Klerk |
| Arundhati Reddy | Sinalo Jafta (wk) |
| Shreyanka Patil | Ayabonga Khaka |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | Tumi Sekhukhune |
| Shree Charani | Nonkululeko Mlaba |
SA-W vs IND-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
According to the SA-W vs IND-W Dream11 prediction today match, Laura Wolvaardt and Shafali Verma are the top run scorers to watch. In the bowling department, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloe Tryon lead the charts for the hosts, while Shreyanka Patil remains India's primary threat.
| Top Run Scorers | Laura Wolvaardt and Shafali Verma |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloe Tryon |
SA-W vs IND-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices

| Captain | Laura Wolvaardt and Shafali Verma |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Smriti Mandhana and Chloe Tryon |
Top Picks for SA-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa Women | Batter |
| Tumi Sekhukhune | South Africa Women | Bowler |
Budget Picks for SA-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sune Luus | South Africa Women | Batter |
| Shreyanka Patil | India Women | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: S Jafta
- Batters: S Verma (vc), L Wolvaardt (c), H Kaur, T Brits, S Mandhana
- All-rounders: D Sharma, S Luus, C Tryon, S Patil
- Bowlers: T Sekhukhune

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: S Jafta
- Batters: S Verma, L Wolvaardt (c), T Brits
- All-rounders: N de Klerk, S Luus, C Tryon, S Patil
- Bowlers: T Sekhukhune (vc), N Mlaba, T Sekhukhune

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for SA-W vs IND-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
SA-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) India Women tour of South Africa 2026 Players to Avoid
According to the SA-W vs IND-W Dream11 team prediction, Ayabonga Khaka and Richa Ghosh can be avoided in your Dream11 team for this match. Ayabonga Khaka struggled in the 2nd T20I, conceding 45 runs in her 4 overs without taking a wicket. Richa Ghosh has also had a quiet series with the bat, scoring only 3 runs in the last game and failing to provide significant fantasy points.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Ayabonga Khaka | 8.5 |
| Richa Ghosh | 8.5 |
SA-W vs IND-W Weather & Pitch Report at Wanderers
- As per the weather report, Johannesburg will have light rain in the afternoon with a temperature around 19°C. While the clouds might linger, the chance of rain during the match time is lower.
- The pitch is expected to be fast and bouncy, favoring pacers who hit the deck hard. Batters will enjoy the true bounce once they settle in.
| Temperature | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Light Rain/Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Fast & Bouncy |
| Best Suited To | Pacers & Power Hitters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 173 runs |
SA-W vs IND-W H2H Records
India Women still hold the lead in the overall H2H record with 10 wins, but South Africa is catching up fast after their 2-0 start to this series.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa Women (SA-W) | 8 |
| India Women (IND-W) | 10 |
| No Result | 3 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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