Published on: Jun 20, 2026 7:00 pm IST | Updated on: Jun 19, 2026 5:45 pm IST
The finalists of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, the India women and the South Africa women, will be locking horns in the next Group A game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Two of the most talked-about teams in recent times will be going on a collision course in Manchester in a bid to remain relevant to the top 3 positions in the group. The Indian women’s team currently grabs the second spot in Group A with 2 wins in as many games, whereas the Proteas women, with a win and a loss from 2 games, are placed third. A humdinger of a contest is expected between two teams who have been the runners-up of the Women’s T20 World Cup in the past. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for SA-W vs IND-W Match 18 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
Both South African and Indian women are heading into this contest on the back of a win. Indian women destroyed the Netherlands women in their previous contest by 95 runs, whereas South African women prevailed in a scare against the Pakistan women, winning the game by just 2 runs while chasing a modest total of 126. Going by the current form of the two teams, it should be the Indian women heading into this fixture with an outright upper hand. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for SA-W vs IND-W Match 18 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
IND-W: 52% win chance SA-W: 48% win chance
The Indian vice-captain and opening batter is leading the tournament run charts so far in this edition with 142 runs from 2 innings striking at 156. She remains a top bet in this game.
The Indian skipper was the leading run-getter for the Indian women in the recently concluded bilateral T20I series between the two sides with 169 runs from 5 innings striking at a rate of 136.29. She remains a vital cog in the middle order.
The South African skipper loves batting against Indian women. In her last 5 games against this opposition, Laura has amassed 330 runs at a magnificent average of 82.50 and a fabulous strike-rate of 168.36. This could be the game where Laura returns to form.
It was Annerie's knock in the game against Pakistan women that made the difference. The youngster smashed a 35-ball 52 in that game to help her side escaped a scare at the hands of Pakistan women. She will be a vital cog in this game as well.
Check out our prediction for the IND-W vs SA-W Match 18 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
The Indian women’s team have made a commanding start to their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, securing two wins in as many games to occupy the second spot in Group A. Their journey began with a resounding 64‑run victory over Pakistan women, followed by a crushing 95‑run triumph against the Netherlands women, underlining their dominance in both batting and bowling departments.
With momentum firmly on their side, India will look to capitalize on their good form and strengthen their position in the group. The batting unit, spearheaded by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, has provided explosive starts, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues have ensured stability in the middle order. On the bowling front, Kranti Gaud’s pace and Deepti Sharma’s spin have consistently troubled opposition batters, making India a well‑balanced outfit.
As the tournament progresses, maintaining this rhythm will be crucial. A third consecutive win would not only consolidate their standing but also send a strong message to rivals about their intent. With confidence high and performances clicking across departments, the Indian women should look to take full advantage of their good form and push for a top‑of‑the‑table finish.
South African women should look to continue their great run of form over India women in recent times
The South African women’s team head into their next clash against India with confidence, having enjoyed the upper hand in recent encounters. Earlier this year, the Proteas dominated a five‑match T20I series at home, clinching it 4‑1, a result that underlined their growing strength against the Indian women.
In the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa have registered one win and one loss from two games, placing them third in the group standings. Their batting unit, led by Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus, has shown consistency, while their bowling attack continues to apply pressure in crucial phases. Against India, they will look to replicate the discipline and intent that brought them success earlier this year.
India, however, remain a formidable opponent, boasting explosive batters and a balanced bowling lineup. Yet, the Proteas’ recent dominance gives them the belief that they can unsettle the Indian side once again. With momentum on their side and a proven track record, South Africa women should look to continue their great run of form and strengthen their push for a semifinal berth. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 24 SA-W won: 10 IND-W won: 11 No Result: 3 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA WOMEN: W L L W W RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN: W L W L W
There’s not much to separate the two sides when it comes to head-to-head contests. In 24 matches played between the two sides, India women have registered 11 wins, whereas South Africa women have won 10 games. 3 matches between the two sides ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., India Women and South Africa Women, fare in Match 18 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Tazmin Brits/Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Bharti Fulmali/Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy/Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandni Sharma
Here’s the pitch and weather report for Match 18 of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 between India Women and South Africa Women at Old Trafford, Manchester.
With seamers expected to exploit bounce and swing under cloudy skies, captains winning the toss should opt to bowl first. Chasing later becomes easier as conditions settle, making totals in the 165–175 range competitive. Early breakthroughs could set the tone for the match.
The online live streaming of Match 18 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this World Cup will be available on the Star Sports Channels.
The South African women have been struggling with their batting contingent in this World Cup. Meanwhile, the Indian women with two wins on the bounce have been in scintillating form and will look to continue with the same effort. Indian women starting as the favorites in this game shouldn’t be a surprise. Therefore, as per our prediction, India Women are expected to win SA-W vs IND-W, Match 18 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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