Proteas Women looking to turn things around against India

South Africa have yet to taste victory in the series, having lost to both India and Sri Lanka in their previous two clashes so far.

But coach Mashimbyi says they have identified their opponents’ vulnerabilities in the process, and they’re confident of wins in their remaining matches.

"The only way we can turn it around is if we win the two games, and we are focussing on doing that," said Mashimbyi.

"There are a couple of things that we've looked into, how they're going about their game and see where we can actually neutralise them, and hopefully with our plans and our execution, it works out for us.

"But, definitely, we've picked up areas where we can actually infiltrate and try and neutralise them – both teams basically – and hopefully that works out for us and we come out with two W's, and hopefully the third one [final] as well."

SA batted first in their second game on Friday and posted 235 in their allotted 50 overs. The coach says although they couldn’t defend that total, he still backs his bowlers or batters to chase depending on the pitch conditions.

"Depending on conditions, it will dictate what decision we'll take [to bat or bowl first], but whichever way we look at it, we just have to pitch up and make sure we get to the score, if we have to chase, and post a good score, if we bat first," he added.

"And we also need to make sure we put them under pressure with the ball, if we bowl first or if we bowl second, so we just have to make sure we nail our plans and execute accordingly.

"Like I said, I think this team carries a lot more than the other teams – maybe the other teams just understand the conditions a little bit better, and that's where we're falling a bit short."

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