With Bangladesh Emerging Women’s tour of South Africa reaching its climax, both sides head into this final T20 at the Chatsworth Oval in Durban with plenty on the line. The opening games showcased high-octane action, highlighted by South Africa Emerging’s explosive batting displays led by Faye Tunnicliffe and Alex Candler, alongside strong resistance from Bangladesh Emerging opener Shathi Rani. With the momentum shifting across various phases of the tour, this series decider promises another tight contest as both teams look to finish the white-ball leg on a high note.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Alex Candler
Alex Candler provided composed support for South Africa Emerging, playing a crucial finishing role in her single game so far. She remained unbeaten on 65 off 53 deliveries, controlling the tempo nicely with a strike rate of 122.64. Her calculated innings was anchored by 8 crisp boundaries, ensuring her side crossed the line without any late hiccups.
Misty Saha
Misty Saha put in a patient shift for Bangladesh Emerging in her only outing of the series to date. She scored 36 runs off 39 balls at a strike rate of 92.30, helping stabilize the innings during a crucial period. While she hit just 2 boundaries, her disciplined approach played a key role in keeping the scoreboard moving.
Luyanda Nzuza
Luyanda Nzuza made a sharp impression in her brief spell for South Africa Emerging in her opening match. She was handed 2 overs and delivered a breakthrough, finishing with figures of 1/17 at an economy rate of 8.50. Her strike rate of 12.00 showed her ability to pick up quick wickets when brought into the attack.
Fatema Jahan
Fatema Jahan carried a full workload for Bangladesh Emerging in her opening match of the series. Bowling her complete quota of 4 overs, she grabbed 1 wicket while giving away 33 runs to finish with figures of 1/33. She maintained an economy rate of 8.25 and a strike rate of 24.00 as she worked hard to break through the opposition’s line-up.
Pitch:
Chatsworth Oval tends to play slower and lower, more subcontinent-style conditions. Batters must adapt to the lower, sometimes unpredictable bounce and focus on strike rotation rather than relying purely on pace off the deck. The pitch offers valuable assistance to spinners as the match progresses.
Weather:
Durban will experience cooler and cloudier conditions. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach a high of 23°C before dropping to an overnight low around 14°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 11, 2026
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Chatsworth Stadium, Durban
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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