SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: South Africa vs England Women’s Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices, England Women Tour of South Africa 2024

SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI: The stage is set for an exciting clash as South Africa Women (SA-W) take on England Women (EN-W) in the first ODI of the three-match series.

The match will be played at the picturesque De Beers Diamond Oval in Kimberley on 4th December 2024. England comes into this game riding high on confidence after a dominant 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series, while South Africa will be eager to bounce back in their preferred format.

Match Information

• Date: 4 December 2024

• Time: 17:30 IST

• Venue: De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley

• Broadcast: Sports18

• Live Stream: Jio Cinema

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The De Beers Diamond Oval is traditionally favourable to batters. With a history of high-scoring games, a first-innings total around 250 can be expected. The surface also assists bowlers later in the match due to wear and tear. The weather forecast suggests clear skies with temperatures ranging from 25 to 34 degrees Celsius. The drop in evening temperature might add slight movement for bowlers, making batting second a potential challenge.

South Africa Women (SA-W)

South Africa enters the ODI series looking to bounce back after a 3-0 loss in the WT20I series. Captain Laura Wolvaardt remains their key batter, bolstered by Nadine de Klerk's reliable form. Marizanne Kapp and Anneke Bosch will provide stability with their all-round skills. Nonkululeko Mlaba and Ayabhonga Khaka need to deliver against a strong English batting lineup.

England Women (ENG-W)

England arrives with momentum after their T20I triumph. Tammy Beaumont's inclusion strengthens their batting order, while Heather Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt remain pivotal. The bowling unit, led by Sophie Ecclestone, adds depth, complemented by the form of Charlie Dean and Lauren Bell.

Key Players

South Africa

• Laura Wolvaardt: Scored 542 runs in 9 ODIs this year with a strike rate of 95.75.

• Marizanne Kapp: Contributed 389 runs and 4 wickets in 9 matches in 2024.

• Nadine de Klerk: Took 4 wickets and scored 80 runs in the WT20I series.

• Nonkululeko Mlaba: Managed 6 wickets in 7 ODIs this year with an economy of 5.30.

England

• Tammy Beaumont: Scored 257 runs in 2 ODIs in 2024 at a strike rate of 61.48.

• Sophie Ecclestone: Claimed 16 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 3.12.

• Nat Sciver-Brunt: Contributed 274 runs and 8 wickets in 9 matches this year.

• Heather Knight: Accumulated 148 runs in 9 ODIs, anchoring the English innings.

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SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers:

Amy Jones, Nadine de Klerk

Batters:

Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt, Alice Capsey

All-rounders:

Nat Sciver-Brunt, Chloe Tryon

Bowlers:

Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabhonga Khaka

Captain Choices:

Tammy Beaumont, Nadine de Klerk

Vice-Captain Choices:

Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Ecclestone

Team News

South Africa: No major injury updates. Expect the same core players as in the WT20I series.

England: Tammy Beaumont returns to the squad, strengthening their batting lineup

South Africa vs England Women’s Probable Playing XI

South Africa Women

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabhonga Khaka, Aneri Derksen

England Women

Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer

South Africa vs England Women’s Squad

South Africa Women

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabhonga Khaka, Aneri Derksen, Masabata Klaas, Lara Goodall, Tumi Sekhukhune, Delmi Tucker

England Women

Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Freya Kemp, Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn, Emma Lamb