Both teams find themselves in a transitional phase, but the West Indies will be bolstered by the return of their 2016 star, Deandra Dottin. The 33-year-old all-rounder is making her international comeback after a self-imposed two-year hiatus. Her presence raises the question: Can she inspire her team to another successful campaign?
The match is set to take place in Dubai, where the scorching heat will undoubtedly test the endurance of both teams during this mid-afternoon encounter.
Squads:
West Indies Women Squad: Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews(c), Shemaine Campbelle(w), Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell, Zaida James, Deandra Dottin, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Nerissa Crafton
South Africa Women Squad: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta(w), Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Ayanda Hlubi, Mieke de Ridder
