On October 7, the England Women’s team will face off against South Africa Women in the 9th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The match, taking place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
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EN-W vs SA-W T20 World Cup 2024 Match Preview
ICC World Cup • 7 Oct, 2024 • 32,566 Views • ⭐ 4.0
Written by Shivani Chourasia
Recent Form: England and South Africa’s Strong Starts
England Women’s Performance Recap
In their tournament opener, England Women managed to secure a 21-run win over Bangladesh Women. While their batting lineup struggled, scoring only 118 runs, their bowlers rose to the occasion and defended the target effectively. For England to continue their winning streak, their batters will need to step up and deliver a stronger performance in this match.
South Africa Women’s Dominant Display
On the other side, South Africa Women began their campaign with an emphatic ten-wicket win against the West Indies Women. Their bowlers laid a solid foundation, which allowed openers Laura Wolvaardt (59* runs) and Tazmin Brits (57* runs) to comfortably chase down the target. With a well-balanced squad and strong batting depth, South Africa will be eyeing their second consecutive win in this tournament.
Probable Playing XIs: EN-W vs SA-W
England Women:
- Danni Wyatt-Hoge, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith
South Africa Women:
- Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Dubai pitch has so far favored bowlers, with no exceptionally high scores recorded. Only the White Ferns have managed to post a 150+ score against India in this tournament. However, the upcoming match might be favorable for batters, given the expected good batting conditions and the depth in both teams' lineups. Despite this, spinners are likely to have a significant influence on the outcome. Teams winning the toss are expected to opt for chasing.