Match Details:
The 2nd of the three-match T20I series between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women will be played at Kingsmead, Durban.
The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM local time and 7:00 PM IST on January 31st.
Preview:
South Africa Women and Pakistan Women will play against each other in the 2nd of the three-match T20I series at Kingsmead, Durban on Sunday. After whitewashing Pakistan Women 3-0 in the ODI series, now South Africa Women are aiming to repeat a similar performance in the T20I series as well They started the T20 series on a winning note, with a convincing margin of 8 wickets. Tazmin Brits was the new match-winner for South Africa with the bat .
On the other hand, Pakistan Women are still seeking their first win in this series. They have played good cricket, but have not been able to be on the winning side. 16-year-old Ayesha Naseem played well in the 1st T20I and she can be a good asset for Pakistan in the coming years. There are some flaws in their batting. If they can rectify them and play according to the situation, they can make come back in the series.
SA-W vs PK-W Weather Report for 2nd T20I:
It’s going to be partly cloudy in Durban, with the temperature ranging between 28 to 27 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 79 percent. The chance of precipitation for this match is low.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The surface was a bit on the slower side in the 1st T20I. It wasn’t easy for the batswomen to take on the bowlers at the start. The surface is expected to fasten up in the latter half of the game. Hence, whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
Average first innings score:
124 (Considering the first T20 match of the series played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
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SA-W vs PK-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
South Africa Women
Sune Luus (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Tazmin Brits, Mignon du Preez, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas
Bench:
Trisha Chetty, Lara Goodall, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Anneke Bosch, Faye Tunnicliffe, Nondumiso Shangase
Pakistan Women
Nahida Khan, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali (wk), Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz (c), Diana Baig, Aiman Anwer, Anam Amin, Kainat Imtiaz, Ayesha Naseem
Bench:
Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Fatima Sana, Sadia Iqbal
SA-W vs PK-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Tazmin Brits played remarkable cricket in the first T20I and ensured that her side reached the target without any trouble. She remained not out on 52* from 54 balls.
Marizanne Kapp claimed 3 important wickets at an economy of 6 runs per over. Later with the bat, she scored 28 runs at a strike rate of 103.7.
Laura Wolvaardt too had a good ODI series with the bat. She was the second-highest run-scorer in the series scoring 125 runs in 3 matches. In the 1st T20I, she remained not out on 15* and gave her side a 1-0 lead in the series.
16-year-old Ayesha Naseem didn’t get a chance in the ODI series, but grabbed the opportunity with both hands in the T20 match. She was the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in the 1st T20I, scoring 31 runs at a strike rate of 124.
Aliya Riaz had an off day with the bat in the first T20I coming down the order, but she was the leading run-scorer in the ODI series, scoring 136 runs in 3 matches.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits
Vice-Captain Options – Aliya Riaz, Nida Dar, Ayesha Naseem
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SA-W vs PK-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tazmin Brits
Batters – Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayesha Naseem, Omaima Sohail, Muneeba Ali
All-Rounders – Marizanne Kapp, Aliya Riaz (vc)
Bowlers – Shabnim Ismail, Masabata Klaas, Diana Baig
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SA-W vs PK-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tazmin Brits
Batters – Mignon du Preez, Lizelle Lee, Muneeba Ali
All-Rounders – Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp (c), Nida Dar (vc), Aliya Riaz
Bowlers – Ayabonga Khaka, Aiman Anwar, Diana Baig
Expert Advice:
Marizanne Kapp has got plenty of experience and she is performing consistently in all the departments for South Africa. She is a suitable choice to lead your Dream11 Fantasy team.
Today’s SA-W vs PK-W Probable Winners:
South Africa Women are expected to win this match.
