ENG-W vs SA-W 1st ODI Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between England Women and South Africa Women?

England Women are all set to host South Africa in a three-match ODI series followed by as many T20Is. The bilateral series will commence with the ODIs and the first game will be played on Monday, July 11, at the County Ground in Northampton. The South Africa tour of England began with a one-off Test match which ended in a draw as the two teams put up a tough competition.

But the four days of play witnessed three centurions in the form of Marizanne Kapp, Natalie Sciver, and Alice Davidson-Richards. This will the first ODI outing for the hosts since their World Cup final that took place in April 2022 against champions Australia. England’s last encounter against South Africa was also during the World Cup in the semi-final match, where they defeated them to seal a finals berth.

ENG-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI Match Details

Venue: County Ground, Northampton

Date and Time: July 11, 2022, at 6:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode App

ENG-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI Pitch Report

The pitch at the County Ground is likely to favor the batters. For the pacers, there won’t be much movement, although they might get some help at first. The side batting second typically prevails in games at this location, where the average score is 270, but England have an upper hand over South Africa in ODIs in terms of the head-to-head record.

Probable Playing XIs for England vs South Africa

England Women:

Tammy Beaumont, Danni Wyatt, Heather Knight (c), Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (wk), Natalie Sciver, Kathrine Brunt, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong

South Africa Women:

Laura Wolvaardt, Andrie Steyn, Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Lara Goodall, Trisha Chetty (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail, Tumi Sekhukhune

ENG-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Danni Wyatt:

The English opener has previously faced the South African bowlers with great composure. When the two teams last encountered, Wyatt scored a ton and she is expected to pull out a similar performance. She has been a prolific batter in the top order and England would need her to put up a powerful knock to give the side a good start.

Probable best bowler of the match

Sophie Ecclestone:

One of the finest bowlers in the English camp, Sophie Ecclestone will be the player to look out for. During the two teams’ World Cup clash, Ecclestone stormed through the South African batting lineup and ended with six wickets in the bag. She was also the highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 21 scalps to her name.

Today’s Match Prediction: England to win the match

Disclaimer: This 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.