RSAW vs BANW Match Preview
The leading run-getter for Bangladesh women in the T20I series was Murshida Khatun, who had 66 runs to her credit. Their leading wicket-taker in the series was Shorna Akter, who picked up five scalps. The leading run-getter for Bangladesh in recent games has been Fargana Hoque. She has scored 335 runs from her last eight innings with an average of 41.87. Another significant batter for Bangladesh in the ODI format in recent times has been Nigar Sultana. She has scored 207 runs in her last eight appearances for Bangladesh with an average of 29.57.
Murshida Khatun, who did well in the T20I series, scored 107 runs in the ODI format for Bangladesh in her last 5 games. In recent matches, the top bowler for Bangladesh has been Nahida Akter, who has 17 scalps from her previous nine innings with an average of 16.05. Rebeya Khan has also bowled well for Bangladesh, picking up ten victims from her last six innings with an average of 19.10. Marufa Akter has also done a reasonable job with the ball by picking up eight victims in her eight previous appearances for Bangladesh.
The leading run-getter for South African women in the series was Anneke Bosch, who scored 76 runs from these games. The top wicket-taker for South African women was Ayanda Hlubi, who picked up two wickets. The leading batter for South African Women in recent games has been Marizanne Kapp. She has put together 294 runs from her last six innings with an incredible average of 73.50. The right-handed batter will look to dominate the proceedings again with the bat. Laura Wolvaardt scored 228 runs in her last six matches with an average of 45.60.
Another significant batter for South Africa has been Sune Luus. She has scored 194 runs from her last six innings with an average of 38.80. The leading bowler for South African Women in their last six games has been Nadine de Klerk. She has picked up 13 scalps from these six games with an average of 15.00. Nonkululeko Mlaba has also picked up nine wickets from her last five matches with an average of 22.33. Masabata Klaas has also picked up nine victims from her last six outings for SA, with an average of 25.33.
Weather Report
There is a distinct possibility of getting some showers before the start of the match. If it rains before the game, the ground preparations might be affected. However, no rain is expected on the match day. If we get overcast conditions, it might help the seamers get lateral movement.
Pitch Report
Although this venue is not famous for big scores, we have observed some decent total scores. Any team winning the toss and batting first will look to get at least 230 runs. The pitch may help the spinners, especially in the second inning. Adding two spinners to the team also might be a good idea.
Notable stats
Marizanne Kapp has had an excellent average-to-strike rate ratio in recent games.
Marizanne Kapp has scored 441 runs from her last nine matches for South Africa with an average of 63 and a strike rate of 93.03.
Laura Wolvaardt has an excellent batting average in her last ten games.
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 471 runs from her last ten matches with an average of 52.33.
Team News
This is the first game of the new series so the entire teams will be available for selection for this contest.
RSAW vs BANW Probable 11
RSAW Playing 11
- Laura Wolvaardt (C)
- Tazmin Brits
- Anneke Bosch
- Sune Luus
- Marizanne Kapp
- Delmi Tucker
- Nadine de Klerk
- Sinaloa Jafta (Wk)
- Masabata Klaas
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Ayabonga Khaka
BANW Playing 11
- Fargana Hoque
- Murshida Khatun
- Nigar Sultana (C)
- Fahima Khatun
- Sobhana Mostary
- Ritu Moni
- Shorna Akter
- Nahida Akter
- Rabeya Khan
- Marufa Akter
- Shamima Sultana (Wk)
Dream11 Prediction
The South African team enters this game with a home-turf advantage. They have an excellent record against Bangladesh women. So, South African Women start as favorites for this match.
Top Picks
Marizanne Kapp: Kapp has scored 441 runs in his last nine games with a strike rate of 93.03 and an average of 63.
Laura Wolvaardt: Laura Wolvaardt has scored 471 runs from her last ten matches with an average of 52.33 and a strike rate of 77.08.
Mahida Akter: Mahida Akter is a leading bowler for Bangladesh and has picked up 17 wickets in her last ten matches.
Nadine de Klerk: De Klerk has picked up 18 wickets from her last nine contests for South Africa with an average of 23.61.
RSAW vs BANW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: N Sultana
Batters: L Wolvaardt (VC), S Luus, F Hoque
All-rounders: M Kapp (C), F Khatun, N de Klerk, S Akter
Bowlers: A Khaka, N Akter, N Mlaba
