PAKW vs RSAW Match Preview
The Pakistani bowlers commenced the match on a positive note, securing three wickets within the first ten overs. However, the formidable counterattack by Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus placed the bowling attack under immense pressure, resulting in an excessive number of runs being conceded.
Nashra Sandhu demonstrated exceptional performance, claiming two wickets, while Aliya Riaz and Umm-e-Hani each secured one wicket. The batting team encountered difficulties against the visitors' high-quality bowling, with the exception of Aliya Riaz, who played a commendable inning.
To secure a victory, the team anticipates a superior effort from its senior players, including Nida Dar, Diana Baig, and Bismah Mahroof.
South Africa possesses a well-balanced team comprising of Laura Woolvardt, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, and Marizanne Kapp, who form an exceptional batting unit. In the event of batting first, the visitors will strive to achieve a substantial total. Nadine de Klerk and Lara Goodall are two proficient all-rounders who augment the batting depth of the team.
The former delivered an impressive performance in the previous match, securing three wickets for a mere 23 runs. She will spearhead the spin attack alongside Delmi Tucker, while Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, and Nonkululeko Mlaba constitute a formidable seam attack.
Weather Report
The weather is likely to be clear with plenty of sunshine and temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium is well-balanced, providing equal opportunities to the batters and the bowlers. The surface has a good amount of bounce and pace and it will be easy for the batters to play their shots.
A score of around 220 is a par score in WODI. However, the surface is likely to get slower as the match progresses and the spinners will come into action.
Notable stats
Sidra Ameen’s excellent form with the bat
Sidra Ameen has played well for Pakistan in her recent outings. She has scored 554 runs in her last 10 innings at an average of 69.25 and a strike rate of 82.56.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
PAKW vs RSAW Probable 11
PAKW Playing 11
- Sidra Ameen
- Shawaal Zulfiqar
- Bismah Mahroof
- Nida Dar (C)
- Muneeba Ali
- Aliya Riaz
- Sidra Nawaz (Wk)
- Umme Hani
- Diana Baig
- Nashra Sandhu
- Ghulam Fatima
RSAW Playing 11
- Laura Wolvaardt (C)
- Tazmin Brits
- Lara Goodall
- Sune Luus
- Marizanne Kapp
- Delmi Tucker
- Nadine de Klerk
- Sinalo Jafta (Wk)
- Ayabonga Khaka
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Masablata Klaas
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing South Africa W to win this match. They played well during the 1st ODI and dominated Pakistan in all departments. Looking at the form of its players, the visitors should have no problems in replicating their success.
Top Picks
Marizanne Kapp: Marizanne Kapp scored an excellent century in the last match. She has an average of 31.22 in ODIs and has also picked up 147 wickets.
Laura Wolvaardt: Wolvaardt is a consistent performer at the top of the order, scoring 3210 runs in her career at an average of 45.21.
Bismah Mahroof: Bismah Mahroof has scored a total of 3120 runs in her ODI career and has also picked up 44 wickets.
PAKW vs RSAW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M Ali
Batters: L Wolvaardt, S Luus, B Maroof, S Ameen, A Riaz
All-rounders: M Kapp (C), N de Klerk (VC)
Bowlers: A Khaka, N Sandhu, N Mlaba
