Following South Africa’s spirited win in the 1st One Day International (ODI) of the 3-match series, England bounced back with a clinical win in the 2nd ODI, pushing the series to a decider, scheduled for the 11th of December 2024. The 3rd ODI will be played at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, and will commence at 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
South Africa women cricket team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Chloé Tryon
England women cricket team
Heather Knight (C), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Chloé Tryon
The 30-year-old all-rounder, in ODIs, has accumulated 1,851 runs from 85 outings, at an average of 25.70, and has picked up 46 wickets from 75 innings, at an economy rate of 4.27, with bests of 92 and 2/10. Chloé hasn’t had much success of late; however, she has managed a return to form, scoring an important 45 runs in her most recent outing. She is a seasoned all-rounder and should be backed to step up her efforts with both bat and ball.
Annerie Dercksen
The 23-year-old all-rounder, from 3 ODI appearances, has struck 6 wickets, including the best of 3/16, maintaining an economy rate of 5.15, while also adding 57 runs. Annerie has been among the runs lately, and carrying the momentum into this series, she has registered scores of 27 and 29, alongside bowling figures of 3/16 and 2/22. It is hoped she continues in this rewarding form, producing another all-round effort.
Heather Knight
The 33-year-old top-order batter, from 138 ODI innings, has amassed 3,960 runs at an average of 35.67, with the highest score of 106, while also bagging 56 wickets from 59 innings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.35. Fresh off a successful T20 campaign, though Heather hasn’t scored many runs in this series so far, her 40 in the 1st ODI was a mature knock, and she can be relied upon to find her footing, leading the scoring for the side.
Sophie Ecclestone
The 25-year-old left-arm spinner, with an average of 19.90 and an economy rate of 3.64, has taken 111 wickets from 67 ODI innings and has also been handy with the bat, adding 359 runs from 46 innings. Sophie hasn’t had the best of series so far, taking only 2 wickets from 3 outings, while also leaking runs. However, her returns from the ODIs read 0/29 (10) and 3/27 (7.3). She can be trusted to capitalize on this return to her effective best.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Senwes Park provides a well-balanced playing surface, slightly favoring the batters. Despite being good for batting, the average score in the 220s suggests that bowlers, especially pacers, can expect solid assistance from the wicket.
Weather:
Despite cloudy skies overhead, the chances of rain are slim, and the forecast promises a complete game of cricket in Potchefstroom. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 34°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 29%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Marizanne Kapp, Chloé Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean
Match details:
Date – December 11, 2024
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.
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