South Africa Women will face England Women in the second match of their T20I series on November 27, 2024, at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. This match is crucial for South Africa as they aim to level the series after losing the first T20I by four wickets. England currently leads the three-match series 1-0 and will be looking to secure a series victory with another win. South Africa recently finished as runners-up in the 2024 T20 World Cup, which adds pressure on them to perform well at home.
Despite a strong showing in the T20 World Cup, where they reached the finals, South Africa struggled in the first T20I against England. Key players like Laura Wolvaardt and Nadine de Klerk will need to step up to ensure a competitive performance. The batting lineup needs improvement, particularly in maintaining a healthy run rate and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
Coming off a win in the first match, England’s confidence is high. Players like Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored 59 runs in the last game, and Amy Jones have been instrumental in their success. England’s bowling attack, led by Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean, has shown effectiveness and will be looking to exploit South Africa’s batting weaknesses.
England’s Women tour of South Africa 2024, SA-W vs EN-W
- Date and Time: November 27, 04:00 pm GMT / 06:00 pm local/ 09:30 pm IST
- Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Willowmoore Park Pitch Report
The pitch at Willowmoore Park in Benoni is expected to favour fast bowlers, providing them with significant movement, especially with the new ball. Historically, this venue has shown a tendency for bowling-friendly conditions, with an average first-innings score around 150 runs. Teams batting first have had success here, as nearly 67% of matches have been won by the side that bowls first, suggesting that winning the toss could be crucial. The wicket is likely to slow down in the second innings, making run chases more challenging. Overall, bowlers, particularly pacers, will likely dominate the game, while batters will need to be cautious and strategic in their approach to scoring runs on this track.
SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Sinalo Jafta
- Batters: Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt
- All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Chloé Tryon, Alice Capsey
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Nonkululeko Mlaba
SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Amy Jones (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)
- Choice 2: Sophie Ecclestone (c), Chloé Tryon (vc)
Also READ: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones help England beat South Africa in 1st T20I
SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield
SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 27, 04:00 pm GMT):
Squads
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloé Tryon, Faye Tunnicliffe
England: Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
Also READ: South Africa vs England, Women’s T20I series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch in India, South Africa, UK & other countries
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
