South Africa Women and England Women are set to kick off their much-anticipated multi-format series on Sunday, November 24, with the first T20I at Buffalo Park, East London. The series includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and one Test match, promising an exciting contest between two competitive sides.
Both teams enter the series with comparable recent form in T20Is, having secured three wins in their last five matches. South Africa, eager to capitalize on their home advantage, will aim for a strong start in front of their supporters. For England, this match offers a chance to regain momentum after a disappointing group-stage exit in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
South Africa’s strategy and England’s prospects
South Africa will look to build on their impressive performance as runners-up in the T20 World Cup 2024, where they narrowly missed out on lifting the trophy, losing to New Zealand in the final. Leveraging their familiarity with local conditions, they will rely on star players like Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Shabnim Ismail to lead the charge.
England Women, despite their early exit in the T20 World Cup, remain a formidable side. They boast a mix of seasoned campaigners such as Nat Sciver-Brunt and young talents who can turn the game around. Adapting to the conditions in East London will be crucial as they aim to start the series on a high note.
Squads
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), 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 (captain), 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.
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England’s Women tour of South Africa 2024: Complete schedule and fixture details
| Date | Match Details | IST | GMT | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, Sun | South Africa Women vs England Women, 1st T20I | 5:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Nov 27, Wed | South Africa Women vs England Women, 2nd T20I | 9:30 PM | 04:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Nov 30, Sat | South Africa Women vs England Women, 3rd T20I | 9:30 PM | 04:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
- India: Jio Cinema
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- South Africa: SuperSport (201), SuperSport (212), SuperSport (409)
- England: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go
- Australia: Fox Sports (201)
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
