Chasing 143 for the win, England sneaked a 4-wicket victory in the final over against hosts South Africa in the 3-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series opener. The first of two series deciders, the 2nd T20I, will be held at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, on the 27th of November 2024, at 9:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
South Africa women’s cricket team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloé Tryon, Faye Tunnicliffe
England women’s cricket team
Heather Knight (C), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (WK), Freya Kemp, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Tazmin Brits
The 33-year-old opening batter, from 61 T20I innings, has accumulated 1587 runs at an average of 31.74, a strike rate of 105.65, and the highest score of 81. Tazmin has been in notable form of late, registering consecutive scores of 43 and 42 in a recent campaign. She has carried this form into the domestic competition, and though she departed cheaply for 15 in the series opener, she can be trusted for the runs.
Chloé Tryon
The 30-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 87 outings, has added 1223 runs at a strike rate of 134.10, and from 74 innings, has picked up 39 wickets at an economy rate of 6.72. Chloe registered scores of 35, 20, and 24 in a recent T20 competition, alongside returning economical figures of 0/30 (4), 2/30 (4), and 0/9 (1). She can be relied upon for the goods, continuing in this form.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
The 33-year-old opening batter, from 144 T20I innings, has amassed 2990 runs at an average of 22.82, a strike rate of 127.72, and the highest score of 124, while also being handy with the ball. An innings apart, Danni registered scores of 18, 62, and 30 in a recent T20 competition, and though she departed for 11 in this series opener, she can be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Sarah Glenn
The 25-year-old leg-spinner, from 66 T20I innings, has struck 85 wickets, including the best of 4/12, averaging 15.70, and maintaining an economy rate of 5.87. Sarah, in her most recent campaign, took 3 wickets from 4 outings, while being consistently economical. She returned figures of 1/23 (4) in this series opener and can be counted on for breakthroughs and handy runs.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at Willowmoore Park provide a somewhat neutral playing field, as the conditions are advantageous to both batters and bowlers. Pacers, in particular, benefit from the conditions, and a score in the 160s can be deemed a competitive total on this wicket.
Weather:
The skies will clear in time for a complete game of cricket in Benoni, with scattered thunderstorms on the radar in the lead-up to the game. The temperature is forecast to hover around 21°C, with moderate winds and 51% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Amy Jones, Laura Wolvaardt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Maia Bouchier, Nadine de Klerk, Freya Kemp, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Ecclestone
Match details:
Date – November 27, 2024
Time – 9:30 PM IST
Venue – Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.
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