South African Women they will look to seal the series when they meet Irish Women Second One Day International at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. The Proteas took a comfortable 1-0 lead in the three-match series with a seven-wicket win in the opener.
The hosts come into this match with full steam, having clinically chased down Ireland’s total of 209/7 (in 47 rain-shortened overs) in the first ODI. South Africa’s deep batting line-up proved the difference in the end. Sleep on the bone (66*) and young all-rounder Miane Smith (56*).
Ireland were built around contributions from despite posting a decent total Sarah Forbes (42) and Rebecca Stockell (39*), will be disappointed that his early success with the ball was not justified. captain Gaby Lewis will be eager for his team to keep up the pressure through the middle passes and turn the kick-offs into match-winning scores.
SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: December 16; 13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT / 10:00 local
- Location: St. George’s Park, Gkeberha
Head-to-head record between SA-W and IRE-W in ODIs
Matches played: 11 | South Africa Women won: 10 | Ireland Women won: 01 | No result: 0
St George’s Park Pitch Report
St George’s Park is set to host the Women’s ODI for the first time. Historical data from men’s matches suggests that the surface offers good competition between bat and ball, favoring pace bowlers who can take advantage of the conditions. The average first shot score is around 205, indicating a difficult but chaseable target. With a comfortable chase in the first match and the possibility of showers, the captain who wins the toss can field first to take advantage of any early moisture and have a clearer DLS target if required.
Groups
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Miane Smit, Dane van Niekerk, Karabo (wk), Eliz-ri Marks, Tumi Senih Jones, Nondalo Hlubi, Nondale Hlubi, Nondlego Mbaba, Nodumu Tunnicafeni, Nodume, Tunnicafeni Nodu Tunnicoffe, Nodume Tunnicafe, Nodule Tunnicafe Tunnicoffe, Nodume Tunnicoffe. Yafta
Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Lara McBride, Coulter Reilly, Aimee Maguire, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire
SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa Women win the toss first
- Ireland Women power play score: 40-50
- Ireland Women’s total score: 180-200
Case 2:
- Ireland Women win the toss first
- South Africa Women power play score: 50-60
- South African Women’s overall score: 200-230
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
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