The second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World T20 2023 between South Africa and England will be played on February 24 at Newlands in Cape Town. The game will begin at 6:30 pm ET (3:00 pm local time). And on the website https://bettilt.co.in/ you can already place bets on the winnings of your favorite team.
While South Africa have had two out of four wins in their league stage, England have been unbeaten.
Head-to-Head
South Africa and England have played 23 T20Is against each other, out of which England have won 19, South Africa have won two, and one match did not produce a result.
Squads
South Africa: Sune Luus (c), Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Lara Goodall, Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, Tazmin Brits, Masabata Klaas, Laura Wolvaardt, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Delmi Tucker
England: Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danni Wyatt.
Players to watch
Marizanne Kapp:
The star all-rounder of South Africa claimed 2/17 in four overs in her last appearance against Bangladesh. Coming into bowl as the first change, she picked up wickets in the third and sixth overs. She bowled well with the new ball. Besides her bowling, she is a steady batter.
Laura Wolvaardt:
The prolific right-handed opening batter of South Africa bagged the player of the match award in the last game against Bangladesh. She scored a delectable 66 not out off 56 and steered her side to a comprehensive 10-wicket win. Her innings was studded with seven fours and a six.
Natalie Sciver-Brunt:
The England vice-captain is blowing hot in this T20 World Cup, winning three player of the match awards in four outings. In her last game against Pakistan, she muscled an undefeated 81 off 40, including 12 boundaries and a six. She also claimed 1/4 in one over.
Katherine Sciver-Brunt:
The veteran right-arm speedster of England was one of the most successful bowlers in the last fixture against Pakistan. She opened the bowling and scalped 2/14 in four overs. She struck in her first over and was also effective in the middle phase of the innings.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s 11th match at the venue. The teams batting first and second have won five games each. More than 300 runs were scored in the last fixture. Expect similar conditions. A run feast could be on the cards.
Weather
The weather is expected to be pleasant, with sunshine and patchy clouds. The maximum temperature attained during the day will be 24 degrees Celsius. There will be a 27 percent cloud cover and a 25 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the south.
Fantasy Playing XI
Amy Jones, Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt, Danielle Wyatt, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Marizanne Kapp, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shabnim Ismail
Match details
Date: February 24, 2023
Time: 6.30 PM IST (3 PM LOCAL)
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Live streaming: Star Sports Network
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