Women’s World Cup 2025: Predicting South Africa XI for match 22

South Africa will face Pakistan in the 22nd match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Tuesday, October 21, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. South Africa have won four out of five games so far and have already qualified for the semi-finals. Their last match against Sri Lanka was reduced to 20 overs per side. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat. They finished with 105 runs for the loss of seven wickets. The DLS target for South Africa was 121 runs, which the openers, Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, chased down in 14.5 overs as South Africa won the match by 10 wickets.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of South Africa for Match 22:

Top Order: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, and Sune Luus

Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, and Sune Luus will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Wolvaardt is the leading run-scorer for South Africa in the tournament with 180 runs at a strike rate of 78.60 in five games.

Middle Order: Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, and Karabo Meso (wk)

Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, and Karabo Meso coild be there in the middle order. Kapp has picked up three wickets and has amassed 94 runs for the Proteas women in five games in the tournament.

Lower Middle Order: Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk

Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Tryon has taken five wickets at an average of 25.40 in five games and has made 113 runs.

Bowlers: Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, and Nonkululeko Mlaba

Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, and Nonkululeko Mlaba will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Mlaba has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 15.18 in five games and is the leading wicket-taker for the team.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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