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South Africa Women are set to face off against New Zealand Women in the fifth and final T20I at Willowmoore Park on Sunday in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The White Ferns currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series following their victory in the fourth T20I, but persistent rain has plagued the series thus far, with the first three matches producing no results.
The two teams have been eagerly awaiting a break in the weather to decide the fate of the series. Despite Mother Nature’s interruptions, New Zealand will be aiming to secure another win and seal the T20I series. They will look to build on the momentum from their last victory and put on a strong show in the final match.
On the other hand, South Africa Women, with their backs against the wall, will be determined to level the series and end it on a high note. They have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the series, and the final match presents them with a golden opportunity to salvage a series draw.
New Zealand Women’s tour of South Africa 2023, 5th T20I:
Date and time: October 15; 12:00 pm GMT | 02:00 pm local | 05:30 pm IST
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Willowmoore Park Pitch Report:
The Willowmoore Park pitch in Benoni is decidedly batters-friendly, giving them a significant upper hand. In contrast, it offers minimal support to the bowlers, demanding pinpoint accuracy in their deliveries to effectively restrain the batters. This wicket presents a favorable chance for the batter to exploit, placing a crucial emphasis on the bowlers’ need to rely on their skills and tactics to impede the batter’s efforts.
SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Sinalo Jafta, Maddy Green
- Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Suzie Bates, Sune Luus
- All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Marizanne Kapp, Amelia Kerr, Nadine de Klerk, Chloé Tryon
- Bowler: Hannah Rowe
SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sophie Devine (vc)
Choice 2: Amelia Kerr (c), Marizanne Kapp (vc)
Also READ: SA-W vs NZ-W – Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine sizzle as New Zealand beat South Africa in 4th T20I
SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Masabata Klaas, Anneke Bosch
SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team for today’s match:
Squads:
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloé Tryon, Delmi Tucker.
New Zealand Women: Sophie Devine (c), Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Eden Carson, Bella Armstrong, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
