SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for England Women tour of South Africa 2024, 1st ODI
The first ODI of the England Women's tour of South Africa 2024 will see South Africa Women (SA-W) lock horns with England Women (EN-W) at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Wednesday, December 4. Ahead of the nail-biting encounter, here's all you need to know about the SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
England Women whitewashed South Africa Women 3-0 in the T20I series. South Africa Women lost their last ODI series to India Women by a 3-0 margin. England Women, on the other hand, won their previous ODI series against Ireland Women 2-1.
The two teams have squared off against each other a total of 43 times. England Women have won on 33 occasions, while South Africa have emerged victorious in only nine matches. One match ended in no result.
SA-W vs EN-W Match Details
The first ODI of the England Women's tour of South Africa 2024 will be played on December 4 at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley. The game is set to take place at 5:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SA-W vs EN-W, 1st ODI
Date and Time: 4 December 2024, 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Pitch Report
The pitch at Diamond Oval in Kimberley is known to be good for bowlers. The wicket tends to get slower in the second innings, so the team winning the toss should look to bat first. The last women's ODI match played at this pitch was between South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women, where 459 runs were scored at a loss of 13 wickets.
SA-W vs EN-W Form Guide
SA-W - Will be playing their first match
EN-W - Will be playing their first match
SA-W vs EN-W Probable Playing XI
SA-W Playing XI
No injury updates
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Chloé Tryon.
EN-W Playing XI
No injury updates
Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
SA-W vs EN-W Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Army Jones
Amy Jones is undoubtedly the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. She will bat in the top order and could earn additional points from wicketkeeping duties. Sinalo Jafta is another good wicketkeeper choice, who should be picked only when South Africa Women are batting first.
Batters
Laura Wolvaardt
Danielle Wyatt and Laura Wolvaardt are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Wolvaardt is expected to open the innings for her team and she has been in scintillating form. Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight are the other two good batter picks for today's match.
All-rounders
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp and Nat Sciver Brunt are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both will play a crucial role for their teams in today's match. Marizanne Kapp will bat in the top order and complete her quota of ten overs. Alice Capsey is another good all-rounder for today's match. She will bat in the top order and complete her quota of ten overs in today's match.
Bowlers
Sophie Ecclestone
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone. Both the players can take a lot of wickets at today's pitch. Ayabonga Khaka is another good bowler for today's match.
SA-W vs EN-W match captain and vice-captain choices
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp is in top-notch form and performing well both with bat and ball in every match. She will bat in the top order and also complete her quota of 10 overs, which makes her the top captaincy or vice-captaincy option for today's match.
Nat Sciver Brunt
Nat Sciver Brunt is the most crucial pick from the England Women's squad as she will bat in the top order and complete her quota of 10 overs. She looked in decent form in the recent ODI matches.
5 Must-Picks for SA-W vs EN-W, 1st ODI
Sophie Ecclestone
Alice Capsey
Nat Sciver Brunt
Marizanne Kapp
Laura Wolvaardt
South Africa Women vs England Women Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders or bowlers the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match. Women matches generally favor bowlers, so try picking more all-rounders and bowlers in the team.
South Africa Women vs England Women Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: A Jones
Batters: T Beaumont, L Wolvaardt, D Wyatt
All-rounders: M Kapp, N de Klerk, N Sciver Brunt, A Capsey
Bowlers: A Khaka, S Ecclestone, L Bell
South Africa Women vs England Women Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: A Jones
Batters: T Beaumont, L Wolvaardt, D Wyatt
All-rounders: M Kapp, N de Klerk, N Sciver Brunt, A Capsey, C Tryon
Bowlers: S Glenn, S Ecclestone