Match 2: South Western Districts Women vs Western Province Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

The second match of the CSA Women’s Pro20 Series 2025/26 features South Western Districts Women taking on Western Province Women at the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn on October 12, 2025. Both teams enter the match eager to make a strong start to their campaigns, with Western Province Women carrying the impressive momentum of last season’s dominant unbeaten record, while South Western Districts Women are aiming to reverse their recent fortunes after a challenging previous season and tough recent form.

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

WSB Western Province Women’s Cricket Team

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:

Khayakazi Mathe

Khayakazi Mathe had a consistent run with the ball in the 2024–2025 CSA Women’s Pro20 Series. Playing 10 matches, she delivered 161 balls (26.5 overs) and claimed 10 wickets for her side. Her best bowling performance came with figures of 2 for 17, reflecting her knack for keeping things tight. Despite not having any four- or five-wicket hauls, she maintained an economy rate of 8.57.

Nicolien Janse van Rensburg

Nicolien Janse van Rensburg turned in a steady bowling display during the 2024–2025 CSA Women’s Pro20 Series. Featuring in 10 matches and bowling 25 overs across 8 innings, she picked up 6 wickets for her side. Her best figures of 2 for 17 highlighted her ability to contain and strike at key moments. With an economy rate of 7.00, she maintained discipline even in pressure situations.

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Faye Tunicliffe

Faye Tunicliffe had a strong showing with the bat last season, accumulating 219 runs in 7 matches at an impressive average of 36.50. Her highest score of 73 highlighted her ability to anchor the innings and provide stability at the top. Tunicliffe maintained a healthy strike rate of 135.18, hitting 27 fours and 5 sixes, showing her aggressive intent. She struck three fifties in the tournament, consistently delivering for her side in crucial games.

Lara Goodall

Lara Goodall contributed 153 runs in 7 matches last season, displaying her value as a reliable middle-order batter. She averaged 21.85 with the highest score of 48, often providing important partnerships in challenging situations. Goodall played at a brisk strike rate of 121.42 and found the boundary 22 times, anchoring several innings for her team. Although she didn’t register a fifty, her ability to rotate strike and guide chases stood out.

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:

The weather will be cooler and is expected to turn breezy as the day progresses. Skies may alternate between clouds and sunshine, offering variable light conditions throughout. It should remain dry, with no significant precipitation predicted for the region.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Tatum Le Roux, Caitlin Wyngaard, Faye Tunnicliffe, Jemma Botha, Lara Goodall, Leah Jones, Asakhe Nyovane, Khayakazi Mathe, Gizelle Abrahams, Julandi Saaiman, Nicolien Janse van Rensburg