The hosts come into this match with all the momentum, having clinically chased Ireland’s total of 209/7 (in a rain-deprived 47-over match) in the first ODI. South Africa’s deep batting line-up ultimately proved the difference, anchored by a stadium record 125 runs between the experienced Sleep in the bone (66*) and the young all-rounder Miane Smith (56*).
Ireland, despite a decent total built around contributions from Sarah Forbes (42) and Rebecca Stokell (39*), will be disappointed that their early breakthroughs with the ball were not capitalized on. Captain Gaby Lewis will be keen to see her team continue to apply pressure in the middle overs and convert their top-scoring starts into match-winning scores.
SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: Match details
- Date and time: December 16; 1:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM local
- Location: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
SA-W vs IRE-W Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 11 | South African women won: 10 | Ireland Women won: 01 | No result: 0
St George’s Park pitch report
St George’s Park will host the first ever Women’s ODI. Historical data from men’s matches suggests that the surface offers good competition between bat and ball, with a general preference for fast bowlers who can exploit the conditions. The average score in the first innings is around 205, indicating a challenging but chaseable target. Given the comfortable chase in the first match and the possibility of rain showers, the captain who wins the toss may choose to field first to utilize any early moisture and have a clearer DLS target if necessary.
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Squads
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Britten, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Miane Smit, Dane van Niekerk, Karabo (wk), Eliz-ri Marx, Tumi Senih Jones, Nondalo Hlubi, Nondale Hlubi, Nondlego Mbaba, Nodumu Tunnicafe, Nodume Tunnicoffe, Nodume Tunnicoffe, Nodume Tunnicoffe, Nodume Tunnicafe, Nodume Tunnicafe, Nodule Tunnicoffe, Nodume Tunnicafe, Nodule Tunnicoffe, Nodume Tunnicoffe. Jafta
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 African women are the first to win the toss and bowl
- Ireland Women’s Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Total score Ireland Women: 180-200
Case 2:
- Ireland Women wins the toss and bowl first
- South Africa Women’s Powerplay Score: 50-60
- Total score South Africa women: 200-230
Competition result: Team to bowl first to win the match
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