South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women, ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2020, Today Match Prediction 01 Mar 2020

rsaw vs pakw Match Prediction & Analysis

South Africa women will be looking to seal their place in the semifinals of the competition when they face Pakistan women in the 15th match of ICC Womens T20 World Cup at Sydney Showground Stadium on Sunday.

In the previous game, South Africa women registered a massive 113-run win over Thailand women, courtesy splendid ton from Lizelle Lee. Captain Dane Van Niekerk will be hoping that the side can maintain their winning momentum in this game as well.

On the other hand, Pakistan women were completely outplayed by England in all three facets of the game. Bismah Maroof and co. will need to win this game at all costs in order to stay in contention for a place in the semifinals of the competition.

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Women Preview

The side is currently lying at the top of the league table in Group B and will be keen to secure their semifinal berth on Sunday. Captain Dane van Niekerk will make sure that the side brings their A-game to the table in this contest.

In the previous game, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first. Opener Lizelle Lee was the standout performer with the bat. She notched up his maiden century for South Africa in the T20 format. Despite losing Dane van Niekerk in the second over, Lizelle Lee put on a mammoth 131-run partnership with Sune Luus to help South Africa women post 195 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

Lizelle Lee delivered a scintillating performance and finished the innings with the top-score of 101 runs off 60 balls with the help of 16 boundaries and 3 sixes. She was well supported by Sune Luus, who scored 61 runs off 41 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes.

Chloe Tyron also produced a quick-fire cameo of 24 runs off 11 balls to help the side post a daunting total on the board. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shabnam Ismail, Sune Luus and Dane van Niekerk to make crucial breakthroughs. In the previous game, Shabnam Ismail and Sune Luus bowled well and picked up three wickets apiece.

South Africa Women Predicted Playing XI:

Lizelle Lee, Dane van Niekerk (c), Sune Luus, Mignon du Preez, Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Trisha Chetty (wk), Shabnam Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba/Marizanne Kapp.

South Africa Women Actual Playing XI:

Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shabnim Ismail, Lizelle Lee, Trisha Chetty, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Marizanne Kapp, Mignon du Preez

Pakistan Women Preview

Bismah Maroof-led unit will need to raise their game with bat and ball in order to beat South Africa in Sydney. The side will not make any changes to their playing XI for this game. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Muneeba Ali, Javeria Khan and Bismah Maroof to deliver the bulk of the runs in this all-important clash.

In the game against England, Muneeba Ali failed to get a big score and perished after scoring 10 runs off 13 balls with the help of two fours. Javeria Khan failed to repeat his batting heroics from the previous game and was dismissed by Sarah Glenn. She scored 16 runs off 15 balls with the help of four boundaries. Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar and Iram Javed perished for low scores in the previous game against England. Captain Bismah Maroof will be keen to make a notable score for the side against South Africa.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Diana Baig, Aiman Anwer and Nida Dar to make early breakthroughs in this contest. In the previous game, medium-pacer Aiman Anwer was the pick of the bowlers and finished with 3 for 30 in her four overs.

Pakistan Women Predicted Playing XI:

Bismah Maroof (captain), Nida Dar, Muneeba Ali, Javeria Khan, Omaima Sohail, Iram Javed, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Aiman Anwer, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal

Pakistan Women Actual Playing XI:

Diana Baig, Aliya Riaz, Javeria Khan, Syeda Aroob Shah, Aiman Anwer, Anam Amin, Muneeba Ali, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Nawaz, Iram Javed

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will certainly assist the spinners. The batsmen will need to stay at the crease to score big runs. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Sunday is going to remain bright and sunny throughout the day.

Venue Details

Sydney Showground Stadium is going to host the 15th match of ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2020 between South Africa women and Pakistan women.

South Africa women will take heart from the fact that they have won their last two T20I matches against Pakistan women.

Toss: To Bat

Based on previous record, the side that wins the toss, will be looking to post a competitive score on the board. The previous game played at this venue was won by side batting first.