RSAW vs SLW Match Preview
South Africa Women were dominant with bat and ball in the first match of the series. They showed why they are the favourites with a thorough all-round performance. Sri Lanka Women will be motivated to hit back this time, but they will be hard pressed against this motivated Proteas Women unit.
Laura Wolvaardt should definitely be one of the first names you consider when compiling your Dream11 team. She hit a maiden WT20I century in the series opener. Wolvaardt is arguably the best opening batter in the women's game at the moment. Look forward to another impressive showing from her.
For another South African batting option, there is Marizanne Kapp. She shared an important partnership with her captain in the series opener en route to 60. As one of the best all-rounders in women's international cricket, Kapp can also bring plenty of value with the ball.
If it's more potential you want with the ball, then you don't really have to look much further than South African pair Tumi Sekhukhune and Annerie Dercksen. They took two wickets each in the first match. They made good use of conditions in Benoni and could relish the Potchefstroom conditions, too.
Sri Lanka lost the previous fixture, yes, but that's not to say they didn't have players that put in solid performances. Selecting Achini Kulasuriya is among our top Dream11 tips. The Sri Lankan seamer bowled with good accuracy and pace, taking two wickets in the defeat.
Chamari Athapaththu fell for just a single in Benoni, but the Sri Lanka Women captain has so much experience and cricketing pedigree, she is bound to bounce back at some stage. This may well happen in Potchefstroom, where Harshitha Samarawickrama will be key with the bat as well.
Weather Report
Some rain is forecast in Potchefstroom on matchday, but it might not arrive at all. This is an inland venue, where wet weather is more scarce than on the coast.
Pitch Report
A first-innings total of 150-plus could be competitive, based on recent WT20I records at this ground. The team to win the toss will likely opt to bat first.
Notable stats
Wolvaardt for the win
The South Africa Women's captain stroked 102 in the series opener. It cam off just 63 balls and 12 fours and three sixes. A magnificent innings, indeed.
Team News
South Africa Women will likely retain all-rounder Chloe Tryon in the middle order. Sri Lanka Women will consider changing their XI. Seamer Udeshika Prabodhani's position might be in jeopardy. She went without a wicket and proved costly in Benoni.
RSAW vs SLW Probable 11
RSAW Playing 11
- Laura Wolvaardt (C)
- Tazmin Brits
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sune Luus
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
- Annerie Dercksen
- Sinalo Jafta (Wk)
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Masabata Klaas
- Tumi Sekhukhune
SLW Playing 11
- Chamari Athapaththu (C)
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Hasini Perera
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Nilakshika Silva
- Anushka Sanjeewani (Wk)
- Achini Kulasuriya
- Inoshi Priyadharshani
- Udeshika Prabodhani
- Inoka Ranaweera
Dream11 Prediction
South Africa Women, again, are in the best position to win this fixture. Their batting depth and bowling resources are superior to Sri Lanka's. Homeground advantage counts for a lot as well.
Top Picks
Laura Wolvaardt: It's wise to name the first-WT20I centurion in your Dream11 team.
Chloe Tryon: The Proteas Women all-rounder should bring value with bat and ball.
Harshitha Samarawickrama: She top-scored for Sri Lanka Women in the series opener.
RSAW vs SLW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Anushka Sanjeewani
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits
All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu (VC), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon
Bowlers: Kavisha Dilhari, Nadine de Klerk, Achini Kulasuriya, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune
