The second match of the CSA Women’s Pro50 Series 2025 will see South Western Districts Women take on Western Province Women in what promises to be an exciting early-season contest. Both sides will be eager to gain winning momentum, having fielded competitive squads featuring a balance of youth and experience. Western Province, known for their depth in batting and reliable top-order partnerships, will look to assert themselves, while South Western Districts will rely on disciplined bowling and sharp fielding to challenge their opponents.
Squads:
South Western Districts Women’s Cricket Team
Asakhe Nyovane, Cheyanne de Villiers, Faith de Jonk, Gizelle Abrahams, Jane Winster, Julandi Saaiman, Julia Hoal, Khayakazi Mathe, Mariana Breedt, Miceala Andrews, Mochelle May, Nicolien Janse van Rensburg
Western Province Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede, Caitlin Wyngaard, Faye Tunnicliffe, Jemma Botha, Kayla Reyneke, Kelsey Adams, Lara Goodall, Leah Jones, Nosipho Vezi, Saarah Smith, Tatum Le Roux, Yandiswa Mangele
Players to watch out:
Julandi Saayman
Julandi Saayman had an impressive bowling performance during the 2024–2025 season, showcasing her consistency and control. Playing 8 matches and bowling 258 deliveries (43 overs), she claimed 11 wickets while conceding 210 runs. Her best bowling figures were 4 for 35, highlighting her ability to make key breakthroughs. Saayman maintained a strong bowling average of 19.09 and an economy rate of 4.88, reflecting her efficiency in limiting runs.
Nicolien Janse van Rensburg
Nicolien Janse van Rensburg had a strong bowling outing in the previous season, emerging as a key performer for SWD Women. In 10 matches, she claimed 14 wickets at an average of 19.42, with the best of 5/28. Her economy rate of 4.14 and strike rate of 28.14 reflect her control and wicket-taking ability. She also scored 200 runs with the bat including a half-century and the highest score of 60. She delivered consistent spells, including two five-wicket hauls, making her a standout performer.
Lara Goodall
Lara Goodall is a left-handed middle-order batter from South Africa. She has played 55 WODIs, scoring 916 runs at an average of 20.81. Her highest score is an unbeaten 93*, and she has 3 half-centuries. She has hit 89 fours and no sixes, with a strike rate of 62.14. Primarily a batter, she has not registered any catches or stumpings in ODIs.
Babette de Leede
Babette de Leede is a right-handed batter and wicketkeeper from the Netherlands. In 13 WODIs, she has scored 289 runs at an average of 22.23 with the top score of 76. She has hit 32 fours and 1 six, maintaining a strike rate of 70.48. While she hasn’t scored a century, she has registered 2 fifties in her career. As a wicketkeeper, she has taken 13 catches and made 4 stumpings.
Pitch:
The pitch at Oudtshoorn generally offers even bounce and can play true for batters early in the contest, while spinners tend to get a bit more assistance as the match progresses due to surface dryness typical of the region.
Weather:
Oudtshoorn is forecasted to experience partly sunny and very warm, which could mean dry conditions on the field and minimal disruption from weather.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Caitlin Wyngaard, Faye Tunnicliffe, Jemma Botha, Lara Goodall, Leah Jones, Asakhe Nyovane, Cheyanne de Villiers, Gizelle Abrahams, Julandi Saaiman, Nicolien Janse van Rensburg
Match Details:
Date – October 11, 2025
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
Broadcast – T.B.C
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