South Africa Women vs Australia Women, ICCW WC 2022, Today Match Prediction 22 March 2022

rsaw vs ausw Match Prediction & Analysis

The 21st game of the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 would see the two best sides battle out in the middle. Both sides haven’t lost a game in the tournament, and this would be a battle to watch out. South Africa Women come here with a win against New Zealand Women while the Australians won a thriller against India.  

Australia Women have dominated South Africa Women and never lost a game against them, and this would add to the pressure on the South Africans. The Australians have lost just one game in the last four years which is a record. It remains to be seen if the South Africans can make good use of the momentum and come up with a special performance in this game. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Women Preview

It has been four wins in a row for Sune Luus’ side and they are looking strong at the moment. They come here with a 2-wicket win against hosts New Zealand Women which has put them in the second spot on the points table. They face the toughest opponent in this game and Luus would want her players to deliver their best on the field and earn an entry into the semifinals. 

Laura Wolvaardt has been in excellent form and the side would look forward to a good show from her and Lizelle Lee. The middle-order has done well for the side, and they would need a good show from the trio of Tazmin Brits, Mignon du Preez, and Luus in this contest. Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon have won games for the side with the bat, and they make this batting line-up formidable. 

Shabnim Ismail has made good use of her experience with the new ball, and she needs to strike early along with Marizanne Kapp to put Aussies on the back foot. Ayabonga Khaka has been among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament and there would be lots of expectations riding on her shoulders. Tryon, Luus, and Masabata Klass balance this bowling attack with their variety. 

South Africa Women Predicted Playing XI:

Sune Luus (c), Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Mignon du Preez, Chloe Tryon, Trisha Chetty (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klass

South Africa Women Actual Playing XI:

Tumi Sekhukhune, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Shabnim Ismail, Lizelle Lee, Trisha Chetty, Chloe Tryon, Ayabonga Khaka, Marizanne Kapp, Lara Goodall, Mignon du Preez

Australia Women Preview

Meg Lanning’s side has been in terrific form. They have won all the five games they have played and become the first side to enter the semifinals. In a close game, they defeated India Women by 6 wickets. It was a clinical run chase by the side, and they would now want to build on the momentum ahead of the semis winning this game. 

Openers Alyssa Healy and Rachael Haynes have been excellent so far and a good start would be needed from them here. Lanning has led from the front with the bat, and she would look to cement the middle order with Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney. Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, and Jess Jonassen add firepower to the batting down the order. 

Their bowlers had a tough outing in the last game and the side would expect to see better spells from Megan Schutt and Darcie Brown. Jess Jonassen and Perry will have to come out with tighter spells in this game for the side to continue with its good show. McGrath, Gardner, and Alana King complete a strong batting line-up for the side. 

Australia Women Predicted Playing XI:

Meg Lanning (c), Alyssa Healy (wk), Rachael Haynes, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

Australia Women Actual Playing XI:

Meg Lanning, Beth Mooney, Jess Jonassen, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Rachael Haynes

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Wellington would be cloudy on March 22 and we might see rains during the game. The wicket has been a good one to bat on so far and batters have scored runs easily. The weather conditions might offer some assistance to the bowlers in this game. The side batting first would aim at a total of 270 runs to feel safe here.

Venue Details

The wicket at Basin Reserve, Wellington allows batters to play through the line with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. Fast bowlers see bounce and seam movement off the surface with the new ball. The large size of the ground offers a cushion for the spinners as the wicket doesn’t have much for them.

Toss: To Bowl

We have seen two high-scoring games at this venue. Bowlers find assistance from the surface in the early overs but batting conditions are overall good and it is a good venue to chase scores. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first and take advantage of the conditions.