T20 World Cup: South Africa and India have built one of the more compelling rivalries in women's cricket over recent years, and another chapter will be written on Sunday when the two sides collide in a high-stakes Group 1 encounter at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Although both nations have appeared in every edition of the Women's T20 World Cup, this will surprisingly be their first meeting in the tournament itself. The timing could hardly be more significant, with the group delicately poised after the opening rounds.
India have enjoyed a flawless start under Harmanpreet Kaur, collecting convincing victories in their opening two fixtures to establish themselves among the early contenders. South Africa responded positively after falling to Australia, overcoming Pakistan in a hard-fought contest to stay firmly in the race for a semi-final berth.
