Manchester Weather and Rain Forecast for IND-W vs SA-W ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Match
Discover the latest Manchester weather and rain forecast for the India Women vs South Africa Women ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match at Old Trafford on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Get full details on match timings (2:30 PM BST / 7:00 PM IST), broadcasting channels in India, UK, USA, and Australia, and recent team form.
The highly anticipated ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1 match between India Women and South Africa Women at Old Trafford on Sunday, June 21, 2026, is set to proceed under favorable weather conditions. Cricket enthusiasts heading to the iconic venue can expect a mostly clear and warm day, with a very low chance of rain throughout the afternoon and evening. Injured Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out, Prema Rawat Named As Her Replacement in India's Squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Manchester Weather and Rain Forecast
According to forecasts for Manchester, Sunday, June 21, 2026, will be partly sunny, with temperatures reaching a pleasant high of 25°C (77°F) and a 'feels like' temperature of 24°C (75°F) during the day. The chance of precipitation remains remarkably low, with only a 10 percent possibility of light rain around 6 PM BST. This bodes well for a complete 40-over contest, a welcome prospect for both teams and fans alike.
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Match Details At A Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women (IND-W) vs South Africa Women (SA-W) |
| Tournament | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1 |
| Date | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, England |
| Start Time | 2:30 PM BST (Manchester) / 3:30 PM SAST / 7:00 PM IST |
A Crucial Group 1 Encounter
This fixture holds significant importance for both sides in Group 1. India Women arrive undefeated in the tournament, securing convincing victories over Pakistan and debutants Netherlands. Their strong start, spearheaded by captain Harmanpreet Kaur and star opener Smriti Mandhana, who has already notched back-to-back fifties, has put them in a commanding position.
In contrast, South Africa Women, led by Laura Wolvaardt, will be looking to build on their recent win against Pakistan after an opening loss to six-time champions Australia. The Proteas will be keen to get one over India, especially after dominating a recent five-match T20 series against them at home with a 4-1 margin. ENG-W vs IND-W 2026: England Squad Announced for Historic First-Ever Lord's Women's Test Against India.
Head-to-Head T20I Record
The overall T20 International head-to-head record between India Women and South Africa Women is tightly contested:
- Total Matches: 24
- India Women Wins: 11
- South Africa Women Wins: 10
- No Result/Tie: 3
Notably, South Africa has had the upper hand in more recent encounters, winning nine of the last fifteen T20Is against India, who secured four wins with two matches abandoned.
Where to Watch
Fans globally can catch all the action live on various platforms:
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, Sky Sports+ | Sky Sports App, Now Sports |
| USA | Willow TV | Willow TV (standalone), Sling TV |
| Australia | N/A | Prime Video (free with Amazon account) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | N/A |
With both teams vying for supremacy in Group 1 and favourable conditions set, the Old Trafford crowd is primed for an enthralling display of women's T20 cricket. The stage is set for a competitive encounter as India aims to maintain its unbeaten run, while South Africa seeks to solidify its position in the knockout race.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 20, 2026 03:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
