Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa
South Africa Women
Pakistan Women
South Africa Women
Pakistan Women
South Africa, Pakistan women's lock horns in the series opener at Durban
Expect South Africa women to register a comfortable win at Durban.
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South Africa women will be looking to start their home season on a winning note when they take on Pakistan women in the opening game of the ODI series played at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban on Wednesday.
For the home side, Dane Van Niekerk has been ruled out of the one-day series due to a back injury. All-rounder Sune Luus will lead the side for the three-match series. The selectors have picked a full-strength squad for the series against Pakistan.
On the other hand, Pakistan women without their captain Bismah Maroof, who has been ruled out of the three-match series, citing personal reasons. Opener Javeria Khan will lead the side for the ODI series.
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With Chloe Tyron and Dane Van Niekerk ruled out of the ODI series, the home side will be looking to select their best combination for this opening fixture.
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle lee and Mignon Du Preez to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since July 2019, opening batsman Laura Wolvaardt has shown excellent form with the bat in white-ball cricket. In six matches played, Wolvaardt accumulated 248 runs at an average of 49.60.
Besides Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Mignon Du Preez and Sune Luus have contributed with crucial runs for the side. All-rounder Marizanne Kapp has regained full fitness from illness and will offer utility with bat and ball for South Africa.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Shabnam Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka and Marizanne Kapp to make crucial breakthroughs.
Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sune Luus and Nadine De Klerk are other prominent bowling options for South Africa.
Tumi Sekhukhune, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shabnim Ismail, Lizelle Lee, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Lara Goodall, Mignon du Preez
The visitors will take heart from the fact that they managed to draw the three-match series against South Africa in 2019.
In the absence of Bismah Maroof, the side will be relying on experienced opener Nahida Khan to lead the way with the bat. Since June 2019, Nahida has topped the batting charts for Pakistan women in the 50-over format and accumulated 230 runs in five innings at an average of 46.00 with three half-centuries to his name.
Besides Nahida Khan, the likes of Aliya Riaz, Javeria Khan and Omaima Sohail have put in splendid performances for the side during this period.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu and Kainat Imtiaz to make crucial breakthroughs.
Anam Amin, Nida Dar and Aliya Riaz are other prominent bowling options for the side for this opening clash.
Diana Baig, Aliya Riaz, Javeria Khan, Sidra Nawaz, Muneeba Ali, Nahida Khan, Umaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Nida Dar, Nashra Sandhu, Fatima Sana
Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00h | 23 | 0 mm. | 10.29 k/h | From: SSW | 37% |
03h | 24 | 0.16 mm. | 10.24 k/h | From: SSW | 85% |
06h | 24 | 0 mm. | 9.52 k/h | From: SSW | 91% |
09h | 26 | 0 mm. | 8.9 k/h | From: SSW | 92% |
12h | 25 | 0 mm. | 7.96 k/h | From: S | 80% |
15h | 24 | 0.12 mm. | 6.2 k/h | From: S | 94% |
18h | 23 | 0 mm. | 4.42 k/h | From: S | 94% |
21h | 23 | 0.34 mm. | 3.33 k/h | From: SSE | 100% |
With overcast conditions predicted for Wednesday’s game, the bowlers will get some swing and seam movement off the pitch. The slow bowlers will certainly get some assistance from the surface.
Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban is going to host the opening game of the one-day series between South Africa women and Pakistan women.
South Africa women will take heart from the fact that they hold an excellent record against Pakistan women in the one-day internationals.
The side that wins the toss, would be looking to bowl first and exploit the pitch conditions. Average first innings score at Kingsmead is around 235 runs.
After analysis of both the squads, South Africa will start as favorites to win this series opener at Durban because they playing in their backyard. With likes of Laura Wolvaardt, Mignon Du Preez and Lizelle Lee showing decent form in the recently concluded Women’s BBL, the home side will be keen to put on a strong batting performance.
On the other hand, Pakistan women have also played a lot of first-class cricket in the past couple of weeks to prepare for South Africa series.
Expect South Africa women to register a comfortable win at Durban.
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