Match Details:
The first of the three-match ODI series between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women will be played at Kingsmead, Durban.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) on Wednesday, 20th January.
Preview:
South Africa Women will take on Pakistan Women in the first of the 3-match ODI series, here at the Kingsmead on Wednesday. When Pakistan toured South Africa last time in 2019, the series ended in a stalemate. The hosts have a good head-to-head record against Pakistan, as they have won 3 of their last 5 matches. South Africa has whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 in their own back yard when they played last time and should be buzzing with confidence coming into this tour.
On the other hand, Pakistan Women haven’t had much International exposure since December 2019, but domestic competition has helped them to prepare for this series.They have got a good bunch of players at their disposal in the likes Javeria Khan, Nashra Sandhu and Nahida Khan. With all of that being said, South Africa are likely to start the series with a win.
SA-W vs PK-W Weather Report for Match 1:
It will be partly cloudy in Durban, the temperature will be ranging between 26 and 24 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 66 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch here at the Kingsmead is traditionally famous for bounce and carry. However, it has changed drastically over the last few years and we have witnessed batters scoring runs quite comfortably. The surface will become better as the game progresses, making it further easier for the batswomen. Whoever wins the toss should look to bowl first.
Average first innings score:
286 (Last 5 Complete matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
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SA-W vs PK-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
South Africa Women
Sune Luus (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Mignon du Preez, Trisha Chetty (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nadine de Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Bench:
Anne Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jaffa, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Faye Tunnicliffe,
Pakistan Women
Javeria Khan (c), Nahida Khan, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Anam Amin, Fatima Sana, Aiman Anwer
Bench:
Ayesha Naseem, Ayesha Zafar, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah
SA-W vs PK-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 1871 runs in 49 innings at an average of 45.63 in her ODI career. She has struck 16 half-centuries and 2 centuries as well.
South African skipper Sune Luus has scored 1153 runs in 63 innings in the ODIs, at an average of 23.06. She has also scalped 97 wickets and has an economy of 4.49 runs per over.
Lizelle Lee has a great record in ODI format. She has scored 2602 runs in 81 innings at an average of 33.79.
Nahida Khan has scored 1293 runs in 55 innings at an average of 24.39 and a strike rate of 63.66.
Pakistan skipper Javeria Khan has played over 100 matches for Pakistan,. She has scored 2693 runs in 100 innings at an average of 30.6 and has a highest score of 133 not out. With the ball, she has picked up 17 wickets.
Nashra Sandhu has picked up 39 wickets for Pakistan in 31 innings at an economy rate of 4.23 runs per over. She has the best figures of 4/26.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp
Vice-Captain Options – Javeria Khan, Aliya Riaz
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SA-W vs PK-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sidra Nawaz
Batters – Mignon du Preez (c), Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Nahida Khan, Javeria Khan (vc)
All-Rounders – Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp
Bowlers – Masabata Klaas, Aiman Anwer, Nashra Sandhu
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SA-W vs PK-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Trisha Chetty
Batters – Mignon du Preez, Lizelle Lee, Javeria Khan
All-Rounders – Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp (c), Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz (vc)
Bowlers – Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nashra Sandhu
Expert Advice:
Pakistan skipper Javeria Khan’s experience will definitely help Pakistan on South African soil. She must be included in your Dream11 fantasy team and is a suitable choice for either captaincy or vice-captaincy of any one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
Today’s SA-W vs PK-W Probable Winners:
South Africa Women are expected to win this match.
