BAN v SA Dream11 Prediction: 3 Differentials you can pick for today's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match - October 12, 2024
Bangladesh and South Africa face off in a Group B clash in the ICC Women's T20I World Cup 2024 on Saturday, October 12, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It's the final group-stage match for both these sides but South Africa will look to stay and play on in the semi-finals and finals as well.
With one foot in the door already to qualify for the knockout stages, a convincing win in this match should seal their place.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh has virtually been eliminated from the competition and will play for pride in this fixture. The official hosts of the tournament have bowled well but their batting and fielding have been found lacking. They will want to give a good account of themselves in this match.
Let's now look at the top three Dream11 differentials in this encounter.
#3 Annerie Dercksen (ALL) (SA)
Hard-hitting bowling all-rounder Annerie Dercksen could be a useful Dream11 differential in this fixture. The Proteas all-rounder showcased her power-hitting abilities in the game against England, where she smashed a quickfire 20 after being promoted to No. 6 ahead of Sune Luus and Nadine de Klerk.
While Dercksen didn't get to bowl in that match, she did against Scotland and she delivered, picking up the wicket of Rachel Slater. The wicket at Dubai has been kinder to pace bowlers and Annerie Dercksen might get more than an over in this match, increasing her chances of picking up wickets.
The South African is also likely to be called upon for her power-hitting prowess as the Bangladesh bowlers should keep it very tight at the start of the innings and she will be needed to flex her muscles towards the latter stage of the innings.
While she is a very risky Dream11 pick, Annerie Dercksen's high points potential makes her a worthwhile punt.
#2 Marufa Akter (BOWL) (BAN)
Bangladesh seamer Marufa Akter simply hasn't had luck going her way at this World Cup. While she officially has only two wickets to her name, she has seen more than a few dropped catches off her bowling, with plenty of close shaves as well.
The 19-year-old seamer will look to close this T20 World Cup on a high, and considering the areas of the games she bowls in, it is a genuine possibility.
Operating both in the powerplay and the death, Niger Sultana is sure to turn to Marufa and bowl her full quota of overs on a Dubai surface where the pacer's influence is more.
For those looking for a differential from Bangladesh, Marufa Akter could deliver the Dream11 points in this match.
#1 Ayabonga Khaka (BOWL) (SA)
Despite bowling brilliantly in this tournament, it's surprising to see Ayabonga Khaka with only one wicket to her name. She has been economical and miserly with her bowling, operating with the new ball, and also bowling the odd over at the death.
The Proteas pacer finished her game against Scotland with figures of 1/8 in three overs, including another maiden over, her second of the tournament.
The experienced South African pacer is definitely due a big Dream11 haul. On what should be a surface conducive for seam bowling, she definitely has a chance to add some wickets to her tally against a Bangladesh side that has struggled with the bat in this tournament.
She is a must-have Dream11 differential in your teams.