South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Match Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between SA-W vs IRE-W?

After an enthralling 38 overs of cricketing action on Friday, South Africa Women (SA-W) will be up against Ireland Women (IRE-W) once again for the second T20I of the series on Sunday, December 7 at the Boland Park in Paarl.

South Africa Women finally regained their winning momentum in the first T20I, having lost both their previous encounters preceding the one on Friday. They posted a mammoth total of 220/2 on the board in the first game, and restricted the visiting team to a meagre response during the run chase, eventually emerging victorious in a rather convincing manner.

Ireland Women, on the other hand, had very little to show in the opening encounter, as they looked clueless with both bat and ball. The Gaby Lewis-led unit will have to generate some confidence and regroup to put an inspiring performance on the field in the upcoming contest, which will also help them keep the series alive.

Match Details

Boland Park, Paarl — Pitch Report

The Boland Park in Paarl has been a happy-hunting ground for the teams opting to have a bat in the first innings, at least in Women’s T20 Internationals. Out of the nine matches played in the format here, a solid six have been won by the teams batting first, whereas, those batting second have won only thrice, showing the amount of time teams enjoy by defending here. Any score above 150 in the first innings can be considered a winning total.

SA-W vs IRE-W — Head-to-Head in T20Is

SA-W vs IRE-W — Predicted Playing 11s

South Africa Women

Faye Tunnicliffe, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangise, Sinalo Jafta (wicketkeeper), Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Ireland Women

Gaby Lewis (captain), Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Christina Coulter Reilly (wicketkeeper), Lousie Little, Ava Canning, Lara McBride, Jane Maguire, Aimee Maguire

SA-W vs IRE-W Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Laura Wolvaardt

The South African captain Laura Wolvaardt came in to bat one down in the previous game, and the Irishwomen must have felt great regret to have gotten the first breakthrough, as Laura literally did not let the visitors make any further comeback in the game. Smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 off a mere 56 deliveries, she stood at the crease till the last ball of the innings, as the Proteas posted 220/2 in 20 overs. In great touch with the bat, Laura is expected to enjoy yet another memorable outing on Sunday evening as well.

Probable Best Bowler: Sune Luus

Star all-rounder Sune Luus has been among the most consisent performers for the Proteas across formats. In fact, she is among the rare all-rounders to open with the bat as well as the ball for her side. In the first game, she was absolutely brilliant for her four-wicket haul, while spending away just 22 runs in her four overs. Like it was Laura Wolvaardt with the bat for the South African side, Luus has been equally crucial on the bowling front, and is predicted to return with excellent figures tonight.

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