ENG-W vs SA-W Match Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between England Women and South Africa Women?

South Africa Women will take on the home team England in a three-match T20I series starting on July 21 (Thursday). Both teams have already announced their squads for the upcoming fixture, and it is going to be an exciting series between two top teams.

South Africa is coming to the series after winning a T20I series against Ireland, while England have not played T20Is for a long time. They lost their last match against Australia by nine wickets in January 2022. To note, this will be the first time that both teams will be facing each other in a 20-over match since 2020.

ENG-W vs SA-W Match Details:

Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford

Date & Time: July 21, at 11:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

ENG-W vs SA-W Pitch Report:

The wicket at County Ground, Chelmsford, is expected to provide assistance to batters. The opening batters will need to see out the new ball before going for the big shots. Skipper winning the toss might want to bowl first and chase the total later on. A total above 150 can be said to be above par score.

ENG-W vs SA-W, 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs

England:

Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey/Bryony Smith, Nat Sciver, Heather Knight (C), Amy Jones (WK), Sophie Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Katherine Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross/Freya Davies.

South Africa:

Lara Goodall, Laura Wolvaardt, Mignon du Preez, Sune Luus (C), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Trisha Chetty (WK), Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukune, Shabnim Ismail.

ENG-W vs SA-W, 1st T20I Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Danielle Wyatt:

Opening batter Danielle Wyatt is expected to provide a good start to her team. The batter holds a lot of experience and will want to give her best with the bat. Wyatt takes her time on the crease before going for the big shots.

Probable best bowler of the match

Katherine Brunt: 

England’s senior pacer Katherine Brunt will have the responsibility to provide some vital breakthroughs to her side in the upcoming match. Brunt has the ability to move the ball and also nail the yorkers during the death overs. She will be looking to have a good outing against South Africa in the first T20I match.

Today’s Match Prediction: England to win the match

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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.