South Africa Emerging carry serious momentum into the T20 series after sealing a 2-0 win in the recent 50-over leg, backed by a squad stacked with senior Proteas pedigree in players like Faye Tunnicliffe, Karabo Meso, and skipper Nondumiso Shangase. On the other side, skipper Disha Biswas leads a gritty Bangladesh Women Emerging group eager to turn things around in the shortest format, relying on seasoned international figures like vice-captain Lata Mondol and top-order batter Murshida Khatun to provide much-needed stability under pressure.
The shift from 50-over cricket to the fast-paced T20 format brings a fresh set of tactical challenges for both setups. South Africa will look to ride the high of Tunnicliffe’s incredible 116 in the final ODI alongside their potent pacers, while Bangladesh’s path back into the contest hinges on their spin department taking control of the middle overs and their top order building meaningful partnerships to set or chase a competitive target.
Squads:
Bangladesh Emerging Women’s Cricket Team
Disha Biswas, Lata Mondol, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Murshida Khatun, Shathi Rani, Nishita Akter Nishi, Most Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Fatema Jahan, Halimatul Sadia, Misty Rany Shaha, Habiba Islam Pinky, Aka Mollik, Afia Ashima Era, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin, Mst Eva, Mst Jannatul
South Africa Emerging Women’s Cricket Team
Alex Candler, Simone Lourens, Miane Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, Yasmeen Khan, Karabo Meso, Leah Jones Eliz-Mari Marx, Seshnie Naidu, Caitlin Wyngaard, Nthabiseng Nini, Nondumiso Shangase, Oluhle Siyo, Luyanda Nzuza, Diara Ramlaken
Players to watch out:
Lata Mondal
Lata Mondal brings plenty of experience to the table, having featured in 53 WT20Is and batting in 43 of those innings. She has accumulated 388 runs at an average of 11.41, with a top score of 42 and a strike rate of 63.08. While she has hit 21 boundaries, her contribution in the field is equally notable, holding onto 27 catches.
Rubiya Haider
Rubiya Haider is still in the early stages of her international T20 journey, having played 6 WT20Is so far. Across her 6 innings, she has scored 58 runs with a top score of 20, maintaining an average of 9.66 and a strike rate of 77.33. She has struck 8 boundaries in her limited appearances as she looks to solidify her spot at the top level.
Faye Tunnicliffe
Faye Tunnicliffe has represented her side in 14 WT20Is, taking the crease 12 times and remaining unbeaten twice. She has notched up 131 runs at an average of 13.10 and a strike rate of 74.43, highlighted by a career-best score of 51, which remains her sole fifty in the format. Beyond her 15 boundaries with the bat, she has also been active behind or near the stumps, collecting 1 catch and 2 stumpings.
Karabo Meso
Young keeper-batter Karabo Meso has made 8 WT20I appearances, batting in 7 innings and remaining unbeaten on 4 occasions. That high number of not-outs leaves her with 27 runs at an average of 9.00, a high score of 14*, and a strike rate of 67.50 off 40 balls faced. She has yet to hit a boundary in the format, but she has already made her presence felt in the field with 3 catches and 1 stumping.
Pitch:
The pitch at the picturesque City Oval generally offers a balanced surface with reliable bounce and true pace, making it a solid track for batters once they settle in. The new ball typically offers decent seam movement for fast bowlers early on, while spinners come into play as the surface wears and slows down in later overs.
Weather:
Expect warm, sunny weather during the day, reaching a high of 27°C with light winds around 10 mph coming from the northeast. Precipitation chances remain very low at just 5% during daytime hours, turning mostly cloudy by evening as temperatures drop to a low of 8°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Disha Biswas, Lata Mondol, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Murshida Khatun, Mst Eva, Alex Candler, Simone Lourens, Miane Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, Karabo Meso, Diara Ramlaken
Match Details:
Date – August 06, 2026
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – City Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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