India eye comeback win to stay alive in T20I series vs South Africa
Updated On: 22 April, 2026 09:44 AM IST | Johannesburg | IANS
India women's national cricket team face a must-win clash against South Africa women's national cricket team in the third T20I in Johannesburg. Trailing 2-0, India need a strong all-round performance to keep the five-match series alive

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur during the 2nd T20I vs South Africa on Sunday. Pic/BCCI
Team India faces pressure as they head into the third T20I against the South Africa women's team at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The visitors need a win to keep the five-match series alive.
South Africa lead the series 2-0, having won the first two games by six and eight wickets. Another victory would secure the series for them, forcing India to play for pride in the remaining matches. The hosts have been in full control, executing their game plans well with both bat and ball, while exposing India's inconsistency, especially in the middle order.
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