England Women vs South Africa Women 1st T20I: Match Preview, Head to Head, Playing XI and Broadcast Details

South Africa Women are amidst the tour of England, which comprises three ODIs and three T20Is, which started on July 11. The hosts whitewashed the Proteas 3-0 in the ODIs, and the three-match series T20Is will commence on July 21, Thursday. The first T20I is set to take place in County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford.

In the ODI series, England put up a strong batting display in all three matches, led by Emma Lamb and Sophia Dunkley. In the first ODI, the hosts chased down a target of 219 in 32.1 overs with five wickets in hand, courtesy of a hundred from opener Lamb and a four-wicket haul by Nat Sciver.

In the second game, England amassed a total of 337 in the first innings, thanks to a quickfire hundred by Dunkley, complemented by Sciver’s blistering fifty in the middle. South Africa, in reply, only scored 223 in 41 overs, and off-spinner Charlie Dean starred with the ball, bagging four wickets.

In the third ODI, England batters put up yet another comprehensive performance with the bat and put up 371 on board. The top scorer was Tammy Beaumont with 119 off 107 balls, and her partner Lamb scored 65. The Proteas yet again fell short of a mammoth chase, and this time by 109 runs. Charlie Dean was the pick of the English bowlers as she picked up three wickets.

Pitch and conditions

Chelmsford is notorious for its windy conditions, assisting the seamers. The pitch is excellent for batting and there have been some high-scoring matches in the venue. It is ideal for the teams to bat first as the chases have been tricky in the past. It will be partly cloudy with thunderstorms or light showers possible. The sky is going to be fairly clear during the match time in the evening.

Playing combinations for ENG-W vs SA-W

England Women

England might go with more or less the same lineup as they did in their previous game. Lamb might be given the nod to start in the T20I team as she is in good nick. Spinner and the top-ranked T20I bowler Sophie Ecclestone might be the one to watch out from England’s bowling lineup as always. Youngster Issy Wong might make her debut in the format.

Predicted Playing XI: Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver, Heather Knight, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Davidson-Richards, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Issy Wong, Kate Cross

South Africa Women
The Proteas have some experienced players and some exciting young players. Their star pacer and the third-ranked T20I bowler Shabnim Ismail will spearhead the bowling lineup, which has promising youngsters such as Ayabonga Khaka and Nonkululeko Mlaba. Batter Laura Wolvaardt will be the watch out for in the South African team.

Predicted Playing XI: Lara Goodall, Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Trisha Chetty (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka

ENG-W vs SA-W Head to Head

Played – 19 | England Women – 15 | South Africa Women – 3 | No Result – 1

ENG-W vs SA-W Broadcast Details

Match Date & Timings – July 21 & 11:30 PM IST
Broadcast Details – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV