SA-W vs IRE-W Match Prediction : 1st T20, Ireland Women tour of South Africa 2025
SA-W vs IRE-W Win Probability
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South Africa Women To Win, 1.14
The Proteas are riding high on confidence after reaching the recent Women’s World Cup final, cementing their status as a white-ball powerhouse.
In Laura Wolvaardt, SA-W possess one of the most composed and tactically astute leaders in the women’s game.
The Irish Women have never tasted victory in a T20I at the iconic Newlands ground.
SA-W vs IRE-W Betting Tips
The best result of the first partnership to be from South Africa Women
Few would doubt the firepower in the home team’s opening stand, making this bet a standout option. With nearly 3,500 Women’s T20I runs combined between Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus, common sense points to backing this formidable pair to outscore their Irish counterparts in the powerplay.
Laura Wolvaardt to score over 21.5 runs
Laura Wolvaardt is one of the first names on the team sheet for a reason. The Proteas skipper has turned South African grounds into her personal playground in T20Is, amassing nearly 700 runs on home soil along with five half-centuries and a century. Playing in her hometown, she is a very strong candidate to clear this run line comfortably.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
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South Africa has wisely stuck with the core group that delivered success in the 50-over World Cup. Ireland faces a daunting task trying to keep pace with a side that knows these conditions intimately and has established itself as a dominant force in world cricket.
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South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Head-to-Head Record
The history books favor the hosts, with South Africa Women winning three of the last five encounters. Ireland Women have managed two victories in that span, but the momentum has largely been with the Proteas.
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Live-streaming and Broadcast
The opening T20I of the series between South Africa Women and Ireland Women is set for Friday, 5 December 2025, at Newlands. Fans in India can stream the action live on the JioHotstar app or catch the TV broadcast on Sports 18 channels.
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
SA-W vs IRE-W Team Previews
South Africa Women
Fresh off a historic runner-up finish at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, South Africa is a team worth backing. Captain Laura Wolvaardt leads from the front, having finished as the second-highest run-scorer (130 runs) during their recent Caribbean tour.
She is supported by the legendary Marizanne Kapp, who is currently in the form of her life with both bat and ball.
In the bowling department, Nonkululeko Mlaba is the primary strike weapon for the middle overs, perfectly suited to the slower Newlands surface. In their last T20I meeting, the Proteas skittled Ireland for just 104.
If the top order fires, finishers Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk will have the freedom to explode at the death. Tryon’s clean hitting and de Klerk’s composure make them a nightmare for bowlers. With a blend of elite experience and youthful energy, the smart money is on the home side to dismantle the visitors.
South Africa Women Expected Playing 11
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Faye Tunnicliffe, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Karabo Meso (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
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Ireland Women
Although Ireland has dominated associate nations recently, betting against them here feels optimistic. Facing a South African side that just contested a World Cup final is a massive step up in class. The disparity in professionalism and depth is evident, particularly in the batting department.
While Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter are talented, the lineup often crumbles under pressure against top-tier nations—they were held to sub-110 totals twice in their last series against the Proteas.
The bowling attack also faces a stern test against Laura Wolvaardt, who is returning to home soil after a record-breaking World Cup campaign. Historically, she has punished this attack. In their last two T20I clashes, Ireland managed to take just four wickets in total.
An attack featuring Ava Canning, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, and Alana Dalzell simply lacks the firepower to trouble a batting lineup of this caliber. Expect a comfortable, one-sided affair.
Ireland Women Expected Playing 11
Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Ava Canning, Laura Delany, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Christina Coulter Reilly, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Alana Dalzell
SA-W vs IRE-W Toss Prediction
South Africa’s last three victories over Ireland have come when bowling first. To replicate that formula, both captains will likely look to insert the opposition and chase down a target.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Newlands typically offers reasonable pace and bounce, but as a coastal venue, it can play slightly slower than inland pitches. Spinners should find grip and turn as the match progresses. While runs won't be gifted, batters who adjust to the pace can score freely. The average first innings score here in Women’s T20Is is 153.
Weather-wise, expect a perfect day for cricket—warm and sunny with only a 2% chance of rain interruption.
SA-W vs IRE-W: Who Will Win?
The gulf in squad depth will be the deciding factor. While Ireland possesses a few individual match-winners, the sustained excellence of the entire South African XI is likely to nullify them completely.
Bet on South Africa Women to win.
