A 12-run defeat in the first game putting them on the backfoot, India women’s team would to look to dish out an improved batting and fielding performance in the second T20I and bounce back in the three-match series against South Africa here on Sunday.

Dropped catches and batters’ lack of intent in the middle overs had cost Harmanpreet Kaur-led India dear in the opening match on Friday, as they could only score 177-4 in 20 overs after South Africa had posted 189-4, thanks to Tazmin Brits (81) and Marizanne Kapp (57).