South Africa Women vs England Women: 1st T20I Live Score Updates and Highlights , Cricket Watch: Score Updates and Highlights for the Women’s 1st T20I between South Africa and England
As South Africa Women’s team visits England for the one-off T20I at Buffalo Park in East London, we expect the tournament to draw more fans and support. It shall include aggressive batting, amazing skills, and staunch rivalry among players. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the T20I match.
Match Overview: Women’s Match on 24 November 2024
Match: Women’s T20I– South Africa vs England
Match Format: 1st T20 International
Date: November 24, 2024
Venue: Buffalo Park, East London
Both teams have competitive players and this match is therefore going to be nail biting as it captures some of the best women cricketers in the field.
South Africa Women’s Start: 8/0 in 1 Over
South Africa Women’s team started their innings rather slowly, but with high confidence. After the first over there were at non outs, Soraya later joined the pacers. Here’s a recap of the scorecard:
Laura Wolvaardt scored 8 runs off 6 balls.
Tazmin Brits was not out.
A chunk of runs that came off England’s bowler Nat Sciver-Brunt’s first over were thanks to Wolvaardt’s pull shot.
Match Details
- Match: England Women vs. South Africa Women, 1st T20I
- Venue: Buffalo Park, East London
- Pitch Report:
- Favorable for bowlers, especially spinners.
- Low-scoring matches are typical.
- Average score: 130-150 runs.
- Batting first has won 3 out of 8 games; chasing teams won 5.
Predicted Key Players
England Women (ENG W)
- Batswomen:
- Emma Boucher: Low selection but good potential; a differential pick.
- Danni Wyatt: High selection rate, consistent performer.
- All-rounders:
- Alice Capsey: Batting at No. 3 and expected to bowl; strong captain/vice-captain option.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: Reliable captain option with consistent batting and bowling performance.
- Bowlers:
- Sophie Ecclestone: Star bowler, high selection rate, likely to take multiple wickets.
- Charlie Dean: Underpicked trump card, effective on spin-friendly wickets.
- Sarah Glenn: Confirmed to bowl 4 overs; a must-pick spinner.
- Wicketkeeper:
- Amy Jones: Strong pick due to her wicketkeeping skills and batting potential.
South Africa Women (SA W)
- Batswomen:
- Tazmin Brits: Opening batter; consistent performances in past matches.
- Laura Wolvaardt: Dependable and in-form.
- All-rounders:
- Suné Luus: Effective spinner and handy batter.
- Chloe Tryon: Can contribute significantly with both bat and ball.
- Bowlers:
- Nonkululeko Mlaba: Primary spinner, expected to bowl 4 overs.
- Ayabonga Khaka: Pacer with good wicket-taking ability.
Recommended Team Structure
- Wicketkeeper: 1 (Amy Jones)
- Batswomen: 2 (e.g., Boucher, Wolvaardt)
- All-rounders: 3-4 (e.g., Sciver-Brunt, Capsey, Tryon, Luus)
- Bowlers: 4-5 (e.g., Ecclestone, Glenn, Dean, Mlaba)
Captain/Vice-Captain Options
- Safe Picks: Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone
- Differential Picks: Capsey, Dean, Tryon
Key Highlight: Laura Wolvaardt’s Early Boundary
It was the initial handicap as Wolvaardt struck a magnificent four. While tackling the ball with set pieces against Sciver-Brunt, she managed to lovee the fine leg and in doing so got the early boundary and good start for South Africa’s batting.
Squad Details
There is a competent mix of old heads and newcomers with both squads.
South Africa Women Squad
Anneke Bosch
Laura Wolvaardt
Tazmin Brits
Annerie Dercksen
Chloe Tryon
Nadine de Klerk
Sune Luus
Faye Tunnicliffe
Sinalo Jafta
Ayanda Hlubi
Eliz-Mari Marx
Nondumiso Shangase
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Tumi Sekhukhune
England Women Squad
Alice Capsey
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Heather Knight (Captain)
Maia Bouchier
Paige Scholfield
Sophia Dunkley
Freya Kemp
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Amy Jones
Bess Heath
Charlie Dean
Lauren Bell
Lauren Filer
Linsey Smith
Sarah Glenn
Sophie Ecclestone
Both teams have a plethora of all rounders in the respective teams which helps to equalize and deepen their combinations.
Live Action Highlights
South Africa’s Early Momentum
Home sides’ innings were steady at start as they looked to gain solid footing. Laura Wolvaardt however, never requires much time to turn up, and thus made maximum use of the chances to score runs early in the game.
The English Bowling Order
Nat Sciver-Brunt started off well for England on the attack in the final over but Wolvaardt appeared to be too much for him. With the South African openers coming in with a certain aggression, England will now try to be more disciplined as far as lines and lengths are concerned.
Terrain Details: Buffalo Park, East London
Buffalo Park is famous for its very lively pitch that tends to favor the batters while also not excluding the bowlers. The evenings could prove to be helpful to the pacers as there might be some swing which indeed makes the toss a vital element in determining the outcome of the match.
To win this high octane contest, both teams will be keen to attack and suppress the ambitions of the other team as the match goes on. For the first ball and throughout the match there will be ball-by-ball updates and discussion so that you do not miss out on anything.
The battle between South Africa Women and England Women is sure to be the one of skills and determination and sportsmanship in equal proportions. Will South Africa be able to use the home stretch or will England enforce their home wrath? Stay with us to find out!