Women’s World T20I 2024

EN-W vs SA-W, Match 9

Preview

The England Women's side is all set to cross swords against South African women in the 9th game of the Women's World T20I 2024, a match of significant importance. The game is scheduled to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday, October 7. Both sides have started their campaign with a win, but only one of them will get those two victory points in the second game. 

Heather Knight and Co. started their campaign with a victory, defeating the Bangla Tigers in their first match. The Three-headed Lions drafted 118 runs at a loss of 7 wickets and later restricted the Bangladesh side to just 97 runs to win the inaugural encounter by 21 runs. 

On the other hand, the Proteas Women also had a strong start, defeating West Indies by a ten-wicket margin in their first game. West Indies posted 118 runs at a 6-wicket loss in the first innings, which Laura Wolvaardt and her compatriots chased down with 13 balls to spare. 

As both sides gear up for their second battle, the anticipation for the thrilling contest that is set to unfold at the Sharjah is palpable and sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. 

Match Details

Match: EN-W vs SA-W, Match - 09, Women’s World T20I 2024

Date: Monday, October 07,  2024

Time: 07:30 PM

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Pitch and Weather Report

The surface at Sharjah has a history of assisting the spinners. With a trace of grass, batters might be difficult due to the varying bounce. The pitch here supports the batters only in the initial phase, after which it tends to slow down. The par total on this ground is 145 runs. The skipper winning the toss is expected to choose to bat and set up a formidable score before their opponents. 

The weather forecast for the matchday at Sharjah is expected to be warm, with temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius. With moderately humid conditions and clear skies, the day is perfect for a cricket match. 

EN-W vs SA-W Squads

EN-W: Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith, Sophia Dunkley, Lauren Bell, Bess Heath, Freya Kemp

SA-W: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sinalo Jafta (wk), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Seshnie Naidu, Mieke de Ridder

EN-W vs SA-W Probable Playing XIs

EN-W: Heather Knight (c), Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith

SA-W: 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

Match Prediction

South Africa consistently faces a formidable challenge whenever they confront England, often requiring an extra effort to perform at their best. In this game, the bowlers' performance will be crucial against the strong English batting side. The Three-headed Lions' performance has been quite impressive over the previous 12 months, with the team demonstrating a well-balanced approach. Based on the current statistics, England Women are the favourites to win this match. 

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