AUS-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI: Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between AUS-W vs SA-W?

In this article, we will be analyzing the AUS-W vs SA-W Match Prediction for the 1st ODI Australia and South Africa at the Adelaide Oval on February 3. Following the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards, the Australia Women’s team will be back in business with their first one-day international against South Africa at the Adelaide Oval on February 3. The home side played their last W-ODI series against India in January and tasted success in the latter’s backyard.

The Women in Yellow thrashed Harmanpreet Kaur and her Co. 3-0 in their previous series and now they will look to do the same with South Africa as well. South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt will want her experienced players such as Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tyron, and Ayabonga Khaka to make vital contributions to the team and inspire their teammates to dominate the Aussie side and win their maiden W-ODI game against the hosts.

AUS vs WI Match Details

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

The Adelaide Oval is known for being a batting-friendly surface so bowlers will have to be disciplined to prevent batters from looting runs. The nature of the ground can deliver an intriguing high-scoring game to fans.

AUS-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record in WODIs

AUS-W vs SA-W Predicted Playing XI:

Australia:

Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt

South Africa:

Laura Woolvardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Eliz-mari Marx, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Phoebe Litchfield

Phoebe Litchfield put up an excellent show with the bat in her previous series against India. Notching up 260 runs with a ton and two fifties in three matches, she became the recipient of the Player of the Series award. The left-handed batter may come heavily on the visitors on Saturday.

Probable Best Bowler: Georgia Wareham

Spinner Georgia Wareham may do wonders for the team as she looked superb during the India tour. Following the India series, the wrist spinner looked decent with the ball in the WT20 International (WT20I) series against South Africa as well.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.