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The SA-W vs BAN-W fantasy team prediction for ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 Match 29 at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Sunday June 28 2026. Match starts at 9:30 AM local time which is 3:00 PM IST.
This match decides South Africa’s World Cup fate. They are on 4 points from 4 matches — with wins over Pakistan, India and Netherlands alongside a heavy opening loss to Australia. To qualify for the semi-finals they need to beat Bangladesh today and hope India either lose to or draw level with Australia on June 28. This is effectively a knockout match for South Africa.
Bangladesh have already done the hard work. They beat Pakistan and Netherlands in this group stage and pushed India close — losing by just 3 runs in Match 23. Bangladesh are on 4 points from 4 matches as well. A win here puts them on 6 points and into genuine semi-final contention. A loss leaves them dependent on other results.
Two teams on exactly the same points. Both with a real chance of reaching the last four. The most important group stage match of the day.
SA-W vs BAN-W Match Details
Match: SA-W vs BAN-W, 29th T20, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Sunday June 28 2026
Time: 9:30 AM BST / 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground London England
South Africa Captain: Laura Wolvaardt
Bangladesh Captain: Nigar Sultana Joty
Live TV India: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming India: JioHotstar
South Africa Women World Cup Journey
Match 3: Lost to Australia Women by 65 runs, June 13, Old Trafford
Australia 172 for 8 vs SA-W 107 all out in 16.4 overs. A heavy opening defeat. SA-W bowled out cheaply against Australia’s pace attack. The NRR damage from this match has followed them all tournament.
Match 11: Beat Pakistan Women by 2 wickets, June 18, Edgbaston
Pakistan 126 for 9 vs SA-W 127 for 8 in 16.5 overs. Marizanne Kapp was extraordinary. Pakistan batted first and posted 126. Kapp took wickets with the ball then came in with Pakistan having reduced SA-W to 50 for 8. She scored 55 not out off 38 balls adding 71 for the ninth wicket with Tuba Hassan. South Africa scraped home with 1 ball to spare.
Match 18: Beat India Women by 6 wickets, June 21, Old Trafford
India 158 for 7 vs SA-W 161 for 4 in 19.1 overs. The win that changed Group 1. Kapp scored 81 not out off 45 balls and also took 2 wickets. India dropped her twice. South Africa won with 5 balls to spare. The biggest result of the tournament outside the qualification matches.
Match 24: Beat Netherlands Women by 88 runs, June 25, Bristol
SA-W 208 for 1 vs Netherlands 120 for 8 in 20 overs. Laura Wolvaardt scored 107 not out — her maiden T20I century. Tazmin Brits scored 96. South Africa posted 208 for 1 and bowled Netherlands out for 120. A massive NRR boost. SA-W went from minus 0.546 to significantly better after this.
Tournament standing: P4 W3 L1 NRR needs updating after Netherlands win — currently strong after the 88-run win — 6 Points — Still alive
Bangladesh Women World Cup Journey
Match 5: Beat Netherlands Women by 2 wickets, June 14, Headingley
Netherlands 139 for 8 vs Bangladesh 141 for 4 in 19.1 overs. A close chase. Bangladesh got there with 5 balls to spare in their tournament opener.
Match 9: Lost to Australia Women by 9 wickets, June 18, Headingley
Bangladesh 77 for 8 vs Australia 78 for 1 in 9.3 overs. A heavy loss. Australia chased 78 in under 10 overs. Bangladesh’s batting had no answer.
Match 15: Beat Pakistan Women by 23 runs, June 20, Southampton
Bangladesh 123 for 6 vs Pakistan 100 for 8. Nahida Akter and Sanjida Akter Meghla each took 3 wickets. Pakistan were 49 for 0 and then collapsed. Bangladesh won by 23 runs.
Match 23: Lost to India Women by 3 runs, June 25, Old Trafford
India 139 for 5 vs Bangladesh 136 for 8. Bangladesh needed 19 off 3 overs with wickets in hand. They fell 3 runs short. So close to one of the great World Cup upsets. Nahida Akter took 3 wickets but Bangladesh could not get over the line with the bat.
Tournament standing: P4 W2 L2 NRR minus 0.641 — 4 Points — Still alive
Team Form Last 5
South Africa Women: W W W L W — four wins from five. Three consecutive wins in this World Cup including the stunning result against India. Coming in with momentum and confidence.
Bangladesh Women: L W L W W — two wins from five. Both World Cup wins were competitive. Their spinners are dangerous. Their batting still collapses too often under pressure.
Head to Head SA-W vs BAN-W
South Africa Women lead the head to head 9-1 from the last 10 T20I meetings. Bangladesh’s only win came in the 1st T20I of the Bangladesh Women tour of South Africa 2023 when they scored 149 for 2 chasing SA-W’s 136 for 8.
Recent results:
SA-W won — 16th T20 WT20 World Cup 2024 — BAN-W 106 for 3 in 20 overs vs SA-W 107 for 3 in 17.2 overs
SA-W won — 3rd T20I BAN-W vs SA-W 2023 — SA-W 95 for 2 in 15.2 overs vs BAN-W 94 for 6 in 20 overs
BAN-W won — 1st T20I BAN-W vs SA-W 2023 — SA-W 136 for 8 in 20 overs vs BAN-W 149 for 2 in 20 overs
SA-W won — 20th T20 WT20 World Cup 2023 — SA-W 117 for 0 in 17.5 overs vs BAN-W 113 for 6 in 20 overs
SA-W won — 20th T20 WT20 World Cup 2018 — SA-W 109 for 9 in 20 overs vs BAN-W 79 for 5 in 20 overs
South Africa lead 9-1. But Bangladesh’s one win in this head to head came against SA-W’s bowling in the last bilateral series. Their spinners know how to take SA-W wickets.
Points Table Group 1
AUS-W: P4 W4 L0 — 8 Points — Qualified
IND-W: P4 W3 L1 — 6 Points — Strong position
SA-W: P4 W3 L1 — 6 Points — Needs help or win
BAN-W: P4 W2 L2 — 4 Points — Need to win
Both SA-W and IND-W are on 6 points. SA-W need to win today. If India also win against Australia it is a NRR battle between SA-W and IND-W for the second semi-final spot. If India lose to Australia today SA-W go through automatically by winning their match.
Bangladesh need to win today and hope India lose to Australia.
Team Comparison Last 10
SA-W in last 10:
Win percentage: 70 percent
Average Score: 158
Highest Score: 208
Lowest Score: 107
BAN-W in last 10:
Win percentage: 40 percent
Average Score: 127
Highest Score: 154
Lowest Score: 77
South Africa win 70 percent and average 158 compared to Bangladesh’s 40 percent and 127. South Africa’s highest of 208 — set in their last match against Netherlands — shows the ceiling this batting order can reach. Bangladesh’s bowling can upset any team. Their batting remains fragile.
Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Report
Only 2 Women’s T20I matches have been played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in this World Cup.
Matches: 2
Average 1st innings: 155
Average 2nd innings: 128
Win batting first: 100 percent
Win bowling first: 0 percent
Highest total: 186 for 7 by England vs West Indies — Match 22
Lowest total: 121 for 5 by England vs Australia Women — older match
The most recent match at Lord’s was England vs West Indies in Match 22 on June 24. England posted 186 for 7 and West Indies were restricted to 148 for 5. England won by 38 runs. Teams batting first have won 100 percent of the 2 Women’s T20I matches at Lord’s in this tournament.
Pace vs Spin at Lord’s: Limited data from 2 matches but the surface has generally produced good pace and carry for quick bowlers. Shabnim Ismail and Ayabonga Khaka for South Africa will be licking their lips at a Lord’s surface with good bounce.
Toss verdict: Bat first. 100 percent win rate for teams batting first at Lord’s in this World Cup. Both captains will want to set a target here.
Par score: 155 or above batting first is competitive at Lord’s. England posted 186 and won comfortably. For SA-W against Bangladesh’s bowling a target of 160 or above would put South Africa in a very strong position.
Weather Report London June 28
Temperature: 20.1 degrees Celsius
Conditions: Partly sunny
Humidity: 68 percent
Rain chance: 4 percent
Good conditions for cricket at Lord’s. A sunny Sunday morning in London. Only 4 percent rain chance means the match will go the full 20 overs without interruption. The 68 percent humidity is lower than some of the other England venues used in this tournament which should help the pitch play better for batters. A good surface to bat on at Lord’s in these conditions.
South Africa Women Playing XI
SA-W confirmed squad: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Karabo Meso, Annerie Dercksen, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Lesleigh Tryon, Sune Luus, Kayla Reyneke, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune
Expected SA-W XI: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Lesleigh Tryon, Sune Luus, Dane van Niekerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka
Bangladesh Women Playing XI
Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (C/WK), Dilara Akter, Shamima Sultana, Fargana Hoque, Murshida Khatun, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Marufa Akter, Fahima Khatun, Sultana Khatun
Expected BAN-W XI: Dilara Akter, Shamima Sultana, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana Joty (C/WK), Murshida Khatun, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Marufa Akter, Fahima Khatun, Sultana Khatun
Players to Watch
Marizanne Kapp — South Africa Women
The tournament’s most complete performer. Against Pakistan she scored 55 not out from 50 for 8 and took wickets. Against India she scored 81 not out off 45 balls at a strike rate of 180 and took 2 wickets. She has been the difference in both SA-W wins that mattered most. At Lord’s against Bangladesh’s bowling attack this is her best opportunity yet to post her biggest score of the tournament from the first over. She bats and bowls. She is the captain pick.
Nahida Akter — Bangladesh Women
Bangladesh’s most dangerous weapon. She collapsed Pakistan from 49 for 0 to 84 for 8 in Match 15. She took 3 wickets against India in Match 23. Against South Africa’s right-handed batting lineup at Lord’s where spin takes wickets she is the player who can keep Bangladesh in this match from the moment the batting side starts building momentum. If she bowls Wolvaardt or Kapp cheaply the match shifts completely.
Laura Wolvaardt — South Africa Women
The South Africa captain scored 107 not out against Netherlands in the last match. That century has given her enormous confidence heading into the most important match of South Africa’s campaign. At Lord’s on a surface that rewards timing she will want to bat long and post a total that takes the pressure off SA-W’s bowlers.
Sanjida Akter Meghla — Bangladesh Women
She took 3 wickets alongside Nahida against Pakistan. Her left-arm spin from around the wicket gives Bangladesh a second spinning option that operates from a different angle to Nahida’s off-spin. Against SA-W’s right-handed batting lineup she can be awkward to score against in the middle overs.
Shabnim Ismail — South Africa Women
South Africa’s fastest bowler. At Lord’s where pace and bounce are available she will test Bangladesh’s batting in the powerplay. Bangladesh were bowled out for 77 against Australia’s pace. Ismail is not at Australia’s level but she is genuinely quick and at a Lord’s surface with good carry she is South Africa’s most dangerous bowling option.
Match Prediction
South Africa are favourites. They have Marizanne Kapp in the form of her life. They lead the head to head 9-1. Their average score of 158 is 31 runs higher than Bangladesh’s 127. They posted 208 in their last match. They are playing at Lord’s which is a bat-first ground where their top order — Wolvaardt, Brits, Kapp, Tryon — will enjoy the surface.
But Bangladesh have Nahida Akter. And Nahida has already collapsed one team from a comfortable position in this tournament. If Bangladesh’s spinners take early wickets and get among SA-W’s top order before the big hitters settle the match opens up.
South Africa also know what is at stake. This is effectively a knockout match. They will play with that urgency.
Our prediction: South Africa Women to win by 25 to 35 runs. Marizanne Kapp to be Player of the Match for the third time in this World Cup.
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Best Fantasy XI SA-W vs BAN-W T20 World Cup 2026
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa Women | Batter |
| Tazmin Brits | South Africa Women | Batter |
| Marizanne Kapp (C) | South Africa Women | All-Rounder |
| Chloe Lesleigh Tryon | South Africa Women | All-Rounder |
| Sinalo Jafta | South Africa Women | Wicketkeeper |
| Sune Luus | South Africa Women | All-Rounder |
| Fargana Hoque | Bangladesh Women | Batter |
| Nigar Sultana Joty | Bangladesh Women | Wicketkeeper |
| Nahida Akter (VC) | Bangladesh Women | Bowler |
| Shabnim Ismail | South Africa Women | Bowler |
| Sanjida Akter Meghla | Bangladesh Women | Bowler |
Captain: Marizanne Kapp
81 not out and 2 wickets against India. 55 not out and wickets against Pakistan. She is the form player of this entire World Cup. At Lord’s against Bangladesh’s bowling she has everything set up for another match-winning performance with both bat and ball.
Vice Captain: Nahida Akter
Bangladesh’s most important player. She has taken wickets in every meaningful match this tournament. Against South Africa’s right-handed top order at Lord’s her off-spin on a surface with pace and bounce is dangerous. She is the only Bangladesh player who can genuinely change the outcome of this match.
Differential: Sanjida Akter Meghla
She took 3 wickets against Pakistan. Her left-arm spin from around the wicket is a different threat to Nahida’s off-spin. Most fantasy players will pick Nahida from Bangladesh’s bowling and stop there. Meghla at lower ownership with genuine wicket-taking ability is tonight’s best differential.
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Q: What time does SA-W vs BAN-W T20 World Cup 2026 start in India?
A: The SA-W vs BAN-W match starts at 3:00 PM IST on Sunday June 28 2026. Local start time at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is 9:30 AM BST.
Q: Is SA-W vs BAN-W a must-win match?
A: Yes for both teams. South Africa are on 6 points and need a win to guarantee their semi-final spot or at least force India into a NRR battle. Bangladesh are on 4 points and need a win to have any chance of reaching the semi-finals. This is effectively a knockout match for both sides.
Q: What is the pitch report for Lord’s Cricket Ground for SA-W vs BAN-W?
A: Teams batting first have won 100 percent of the 2 Women’s T20I matches at Lord’s in this World Cup. The average first innings score at Lord’s in this tournament is 155. England posted 186 in the most recent Lord’s match. The surface has good pace and carry which suits South Africa’s fast bowling. A score of 160 or above batting first would put significant pressure on Bangladesh.
Q: What is the head to head record between South Africa Women and Bangladesh Women?
A: South Africa Women lead the head to head 9-1 from the last 10 T20I meetings. Bangladesh’s only win came in the 1st T20I of their 2023 bilateral series against South Africa.
Q: How has South Africa performed in the T20 World Cup 2026?
A: South Africa lost their opener to Australia by 65 runs then won three consecutive matches — beating Pakistan by 2 wickets with Marizanne Kapp’s 55 not out, beating India by 6 wickets with Kapp’s 81 not out, and beating Netherlands by 88 runs with Wolvaardt scoring 107 not out. They are on 6 points from 4 matches.
Q: Who is the best captain pick for SA-W vs BAN-W fantasy team?
A: Marizanne Kapp is the clear captain pick. She has scored 55 not out and 81 not out in consecutive matches while also taking wickets in both. She is the most in-form player at this World Cup and at Lord’s against Bangladesh she should contribute in both batting and bowling departments. Nahida Akter is the best vice captain.
Q: Can Bangladesh Women qualify for the semi-finals?
A: Yes but it is complicated. Bangladesh need to beat South Africa today and hope India lose to Australia in their final group match on June 28. If both results go their way Bangladesh could reach 6 points and potentially qualify on NRR. A Bangladesh win today without an India loss is not enough.
Q: What was Marizanne Kapp’s best performance in this World Cup?
A: Against India in Match 18 Marizanne Kapp scored 81 not out off 45 balls at a strike rate of 180 and also took 2 wickets. India dropped her twice. She guided South Africa to a 6-wicket win chasing 159 with 5 balls to spare. It is arguably the best individual all-round performance of the entire Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.