south african women will try to seal Three-match T20I series when they encounter ireland woman In the second encounter at Boland Park, Paarl on Sunday, 7 December.
The host team is full of confidence after a spectacular 105-run win in the first match, the credit for which goes to captain Laura Wolvaardt, all-rounder Marizanne Kapp and. listen luceand economy of spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. For Ireland, who are using this tour to prepare for the T20 World Cup Qualifiers, the immediate focus is on the revival of the top order. They will rely on experienced players like Gabby Lewis, Laura Delany and especially Orla Prendergast (who boasts excellent 2025 T20I numbers) to counter South Africa’s attacking pace and bounce and eliminate the fielding errors that plagued them in Cape Town.
SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd T20I: Match Details
- date and time: 7 December; 5:30 PM IST / 12:00 PM GMT / 2:00 PM local
- venue: Boland Park, Paarl
SA-W vs IRE-W head to head record in T20Is
Matches played: 14 | South Africa Women won: 12 | Ireland Women won: 02 | No results: 0
pitch report
The Boland Park pitch provides good pace and bounce at the start of the innings, allowing fast bowlers success in hitting difficult lengths, especially if the overhead conditions are overcast or windy. However, as the match progresses, the surface gradually becomes slick, allowing wrist spinners and seam variations to come into play. Despite this slightly slower pace, the pitch remains good for stroke making, favoring batsmen who play disciplined, straight shots.
squads
South African women: Faye Tunnicliffe, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Dane van Niekerk, Marijanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Sinaloa Jafta (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Carabo Maceo, Seshani Naidoo, Aneri Derksen
Ireland Women: Amy Hunter (wk), Gabby Lewis (captain), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Coulter Reilly, Louise Little, Ava Canning, Amy Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Arlene Kelly, Alana Dalzell, Cara Murray, Rebecca Stokell.
Also read: Laura Wolvaardt’s century leads South Africa to 105-run win over Ireland in first T20, fans react
SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd T20I: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa Women won the toss and bowled first
- Ireland Women Powerplay Score: 30-40
- Ireland Women’s total score: 130-140
Case 2:
- Ireland women won the toss and bowled first
- South Africa Women Powerplay Score: 50-60
- South Africa Women’s total score: 180-190
Match result: South African women will win the competition
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