South Africa Women vs England Women Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between SA-W vs ENG-W?

South Africa Women (SA-W) will take on England Women (ENG-W) in the first ODI of the ICC Championship Match at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on December 4. England are on the second spot of the ICC team rankings, whereas South Africa are placed fourth. The Three Lionesses will look to maintain the winning momentum after beating South Africa Women 3-0 in the recently-concluded three-match T20I series.

South Africa’s star player, Marizanne Kapp and pacer Ayabonga Khaka were rested for the T20I series, and they will make a comeback for the ODI series. On the other hand, England have rested their star all-rounder, Freya Kemp for the ODI series to keep her fresh for the impending Ashes series and manage her workload.

Click Here: South Africa Women vs England Women, 1st T20I – Live Cricket Score

Match Details

Pitch Report

The Diamond Oval pitch will offer substantial assistance to pacers, and the chase will be easier compared to setting the target. On the weather front, it will be cloudy with no rain threats for most part of the game. But batting second might prove to be a mindful decision.

Head-To-Head Record:

Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa Women:

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Nadine De Klerk Chloe Tryon, Mieke De Ridder, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka

England Women:

Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (C), Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Kate Cross

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Danni Wyatt-Hodge was the top score in the T20I series. The right-handed batter scored 142 runs at an average of an impressive 71 and a brilliant strike rate of 163.22. She smashed 27 boundaries and two maximums.

Probable Best Bowler: Charlotte Dean

Charlotte Dean was the pick of the bowler in the T20I series. The England spinner bowled 11 overs in three games and picked six wickets at an average of 12.33 and conceded just 74 runs, which makes her economy rate around seven runs per over.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

England Women win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 50-60

SA-W: 220-240

England Women win the match.

Scenario 2

South Africa Women win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 50-70

ENG-W: 230-250

England Women win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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