SA W vs NZ W 2nd ODI: South Africa Women are all set to lock horns with New Zealand Women in a three-match ODI series against New Zealand Women. The hosts won their last fixture by 4 wickets which was also a part of the ICC Championship rankings. They will look ahead to grab a second win to clinch the series while New Zealand Women will look ahead to regroup & level the series.
Meanwhile, the New Zealand Women’s team is already reeling from poor form in the last couple of months & the team has struggled a lot to perform away from home. They must get back their mojo & regain their confidence in this fixture. While the South Africans will try to get better of them, it will be interesting to see how they will perform in this fixture.
SA W vs NZ W Teams Preview
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Laura Wolvaardt & Co will be confident as they head into next the fixture. Apart from losing some early wickets in the run chase, the hosts displayed swashbuckling performances to clinch the first ODI. They will look ahead to carry the momentum as they march ahead into the second ODI.
Laura Wolvaardt played a gleaming knock in the last fixture & will look to deliver a positive start with Tazmin Brits. Lara Goodall & Sune Luus were dismissed cheaply in the last fixture & they will look ahead to build meaningful stands in the middle order with Marizanne Kapp. Nadine de Klerk and Chole Tryon set up a match-winning stand in the last game and made it a formidable batting line-up.
In the bowling department, Marizanne Kapp & Ayabonga Khaka bowled outstanding spells with the new ball & will expect a similar show in today’s fixture as well. Nadine De Klerk & Masabata Klaas were confident after displaying a good show in the last fixture. They will expect a good show from Tryon and Nonkululeko Mlaba in the supporting role.
South Africa Women Predicted Playing XI:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba
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Coming to White Ferns, Sophie Devine’s team was outplayed in all departments in their last fixture. The team has witnessed a downfall in their batting performance which they will aim to replenish heading into the second ODI. New Zealand’s record against Proteas has been poor & Devine will expect a strong show from her players in this fixture.
Amelia Kerr must do well at the top order with Suzie Bates & the pair must provide the team with an ideal start. Devine must bring her experience into play while playing in the middle overs. They should amass runs with Maddy Green and Georgia Plimmer. Halliday & Rowe has played well in the last fixture & the team will need a good show from the duo in the lower middle order. Their bowlers will be under immense pressure while the team will expect early wickets from Jess Kerr & Lea Tahuhu. Devine must bowl tight spells along with Rowe and Amelia Kerr in the middle overs. Eden Carson and Halliday add depth to this attack and make it strong.
New Zealand Women Predicted Playing XI:
Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Isabella Gaze (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson
SA W vs. NZ W Pitch & Weather Conditions
The upcoming clash between South Africa Women (SAW) and New Zealand Women (NZW) at Potchefstroom’s City Oval is poised to be a gripping encounter, with the pitch conditions playing a crucial role.
Weather & Pitch Conditions:
On September 28, Potchefstroom is expected to have cloudy skies, favoring the fast bowlers. However, the pitch provides a balanced platform. Batsmen should find it comfortable as the ball comes onto the bat smoothly. A target of 260 runs or more is a realistic goal, rewarding disciplined batting.
Venue Details:
City Oval in Pietermaritzburg historically assists fast bowlers due to a grassy layer on the pitch, which promotes seam and swing movement. Meanwhile, batsmen who apply themselves can thrive, thanks to shorter boundaries that encourage aggressive shot-making.
Toss Strategy:
Recent rains might have slowed the pitch, making it favorable for early-morning bowlers. The team bowling first could capitalize on moisture and overcast conditions. In case of a shortened match, batting second might hold an advantage.
SA W vs. NZ W Winning Prediction
New Zealand Women must get over their poor records which they are facing in away fixtures in recent months. Their top order has struggled a lot & the team needs a good show from them to win this fixture. On the other hand, South African women haven’t lost even a single game since 2019 & have key players in good form. Looking at the team’s form & recent performances we predict South Africa to win this fixture.
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