SA-W vs IRE-W 1st T20I Match Preview:

The first T20I match between South Africa Women and Ireland Women is scheduled to take place today at Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. This is the first international assignment for the South African women after the World Cup. Despite losing their recent T20I series against the West Indies Women, they will be looking to dominate Ireland.

On the other hand, Ireland enters this series with confidence after winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 1 Qualifier. Led by captain Gaby Lewis, the Irish side is expected to showcase a terrific run of form.

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SA-W vs IRE-W 1st T20I Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Ireland Women's Tour of South Africa, 2025
• Match: SA-W vs IRE-W Match 1st T20I
• Date: 5 Dec. 2025
• Match Start Time: 5:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: YouTube channel of Cricket South Africa

SA-W vs IRE-W Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

Pitch & Weather Report:

The sky will mostly remain cloudy, with a 10% chance of rain. The temperature is likely to reach around  21.5°C. Based on previous games, the average score at this venue ranges between 116 and 123 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to Pace, suggesting a low-scoring encounter

Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa Stats: 

Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa, is among the most iconic cricketing landmarks, and the pitch favours the bowler. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

SA-W vs IRE-W 1st T20I Playing 11

South Africa Women (SA-W) Probable 11:  Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Dane van Niekerk, Karabo Meso (wicketkeeper), Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Derckson, Chloe Tryon, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas

Ireland Women (IRE-W) Probable 11: Gaby Lewis (captain), Christina Coulter Reilly (wicketkeeper), Orla Prendergast, Amy Hunter, Leah Paul, Ava Canning, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Alana Dalzell, Aimee Maguire

SA-W vs IRE-W- Top Picks from South Africa Women

SA-W vs IRE-W- Top Picks from South Africa Women

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W) had scored 122 runs in the last three matches. She can dominate with her batting across different match situations. 
• Nadine de Klerk (SA-W) has been a consistent performer and one of the most vital cogs in the South Africa Women's squad. 
• Gaby Lewis (IRE-W) is an inform batter for IRE-W. She had scored 164 runs in the last three T20I matches
• Orla Prendergast (IRE-W) could prove to be a game-changer for the IRE-W side in this match. 

SA-W vs IRE-W Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

SA-W vs IRE-W Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

SA-W vs IRE-W Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

SA-W vs IRE-W Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

SA-W is likely to win this match. In head-to-head matches, the South Africa Women's team has dominated the Ireland Women. Additionally, they have the advantage of playing on their home ground.

SA-W vs IRE-W 1st T20I FAQ

Who is likely to win the SA-W vs IRE-W match today?

South Africa Women (SA-W) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

South Africa Women is ahead (8-2).

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SA-W vs IRE-W Dream11 team?

Laura Wolvaardt, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast and Amy Hunter

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is flat and excellent for batters, and we can expect an average score range between 140 and 150 runs.

The all-rounder of the South Africa side, Chloe Tryon, has announced her engagement with the famous videographer and director, Michelle Nativel, in a viral post that has gone viral on social media platforms. They gave a tag line of ‘A lifetime of us’ in that post with an emoji of the ring. 

Tryon has been a vital member of the Rainbow Nation across formats. The right-handed batter has smashed 2292 runs in 102 innings of the Women’s ODIs at an average of under 27 and a strike rate of 100.30, with the help of 14 half-centuries at the best score of 92 runs. Apart from his batting contribution, the slow left-arm spinner has collected 62 wickets in 92 innings at an average of under 40 at an economy rate of 4.42.

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Tryon has nailed 1283 runs in 92 innings of the Women’s T20Is at an average of below 20 and a strike rate of 132.81 with the help of one half-century at the best score of unbeaten 57 runs. With the ball, she bagged 39 wickets in 79 innings at an economy rate of under seven.

Chloe Tryon reveals her engagement with famous videographer Michelle Nativel

For putting South Africa in the final of the Women’s World Cup 2025 against India at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, Tryon contributed massively with the bat and ball in hand. The right-handed batter slammed 176 runs in seven innings at an average of under 30 and a strike rate of under 90 with one half-century.

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With the ball, the spinner picked up six wickets in eight innings at an average of just over 37 and a strike rate of 45 with an economy rate of just below five, with the help of 3/32 in an inning.

During the recent mega auction of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) ahead of the 2026 season, Tryon was signed by the UP Warriorz for a price of INR 30 lakh from a base price of INR 10 lakh. She will bring a different balance to the playing eleven of the franchise.

A new name has topped the charts in women’s cricket, with Laura Wolvaardt reaching No.1 in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. The captain of South Africa experienced outstanding success at the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, has seen her rise above the rest with a record-breaking tournament.

Wolvaardt overtook India’s Smriti Mandhana, who had dominated the rankings throughout the World Cup. The Proteas skipper’s outstanding performances in India included scoring centuries in both the semi-final and final, taking her total to 571 runs, the most by any player in a single edition of the Women’s World Cup. This remarkable run lifted her to the top with a career-best rating of 814, marking a two-spot jump in the rankings.

Mandhana, despite losing the top position, had a fantastic campaign herself. The Indian opener was named in the Team of the Tournament and now sits second in the rankings with a rating of 811. Meanwhile, Australia’s Ellyse Perry moved into the top ten, climbing to joint seventh (669) alongside New Zealand’s Sophie Devine, who recently announced her retirement from ODI cricket.

Jemimah Rodrigues, Phoebe Litchfield Among Biggest Gainers

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues also made headlines, breaking into the top ten after her match-winning century against Australia in the semi-final in Navi Mumbai. Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield surged up 13 spots to a career-high 13th position (637), thanks to her brilliant century in the same game.

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There were also major shifts in the Bowling and All-Rounder Rankings. South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp climbed two spots to a rating of 712, closing in on England’s Sophie Ecclestone for the No.1 bowler position, following her stunning 5/20 spell against England in the semi-final. India’s Deepti Sharma, named the Player of the Tournament, moved up to fourth in the all-rounder rankings (392) after her all-round heroics in the knockouts. Meanwhile, Nadine de Klerk jumped two places to 10th among all-rounders, wrapping up a strong World Cup campaign for the Proteas.

As Pakistan Women vs New Zealand Women ultimately ended with a no result, South Africa Women have confirmed their place for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Semi-finals, as they became the second team to advance to the Semi-finals of the tournament.

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Semi-finalists: South Africa Women join Australia Women 

Seven-time champions and the defending champions Australia Women were the first to advance to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Semi-finals, as they have already earned nine points after five matches with four wins and one no result. The second-placed side South Africa Women have booked their place for the Semi-finals of the tournament on Saturday (October 18) night after the no result of the match between Pakistan Women and New Zealand Women, as Colombo rain once again disrupted the tournament. South Africa Women have earned eight points in five matches with four victories and one defeat. 

New Zealand Women chose to field first on Saturday, where Pakistan Women scored 92/5 in 25 overs before the final rain interruption. After the timely start of the match, when Pakistan Women were struggling at 52/3 in 12.2 overs, the first rain interruption occurred, forcing the game to be reduced to 46 overs per side. 

The next rain interruption happened at the end of the 25th over. As it ate away more than one hour and 30 minutes, the match was set to be restarted with 36 overs per side. But another rain forced more delay, and the game was ultimately ended with no result. 

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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: Other teams' status

Now the remaining six teams are fighting for the remaining two spots in the Semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2025. While England Women (7 points after four matches) and the hosts India Women (4 points after four matches) are in third and fourth positions, respectively, New Zealand Women are in fifth place with 4 points in five games. Bangladesh Women, co-hosts Sri Lanka Women, and Pakistan Women are in the sixth, seventh, and eighth places, respectively, with two points each, while Sri Lanka and Pakistan are yet to win a match in the tournament. 

South Africa Women snatched two back-to-back close chases in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, as they beat Bangladesh Women in the final over chase after Nadine de Klerk guided the Proteas to another successful chase with a sixer.

Nadine de Klerk was star to beat hosts India Women

Just four days ago, South Africa Women beat the hosts India Women at Vizag in their successful chase of 252 runs, where Nadine de Klerk played the heroic role of 84 not out off 54 balls after recording 2 for 52 with the ball in hand. South Africa Women won that match by three wickets with seven balls to spare.

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Nadine de Klerk again sealed the game with a sixer

On Monday (October 13), South Africa Women defeated Bangladesh Women in another close contest, where Bangladesh Women almost stunned the cricket world by almost beating the three-time Semi-finalists. After Bangladesh Women scored 232/6, the Proteas team was once deeply struggling at 78/5. Later, they were down to 198/7 in the 45th over, as Nadine de Klerk once again had the big finishing role with the exposed lower-order batting. 

Once again, Nadine de Klerk proved her true finishing power as she controlled the late chase, as South Africa Women never moved out of the game. In the final over of the match, South Africa Women needed eight runs to win, and the all-rounder started that over with a four, and sealed the game on the third ball with a sixer, as Proteas won by three wickets with three balls to spare. Nadine scored 37 not out off 29 balls with four fours and one six. 

A stunning SIX & Nadine de Klerk seals the game!

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The South Africa Women’s team (SA-W) will face the Bangladesh Women’s team (BAN-W) in match number 14 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Monday, October 13, at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

The Proteas are confident after winning back-to-back victories over India and New Zealand, having made a remarkable recovery from their opening loss against England. Last time they played, South Africa showed resilience to chase down a target of 252 runs against India, winning with three wickets and seven balls remaining. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led the way, while Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk wrapped up another great victory in the end.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh have suffered two consecutive losses to qualify comfortably from their first match against Pakistan. The Nigar Sultana-led side have struggled to find a rhythm especially batting, and have endured two massive defeats to England and New Zealand. Bangladesh will need a strong bowling performance and greater middle-order support as they going into a match against a confident South Africa.

SA-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head in ODIs

South Africa have a dominant record over Bangladesh, winning 18 of their 21 meetings so far.

• Matches Played: 21
• SA-W Won: 18
• BAN-W Won: 3
• No Result: 2

SA-W vs BAN-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, has good batting conditions with better success for teams chasing historically.

• Total Matches: 17
• Matches won batting first: 3
• Matches won bowling first: 12
• Average 1st Innings Score: 239
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 215
• Highest Total: 387/5 (50 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest Total: 76/10 (39.3 overs) by SL-W vs IND-W
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/5 (48.5 overs) by IND vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 229/5 (50 overs) by IND-W vs SL-W

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SA-W vs BAN-W Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa Women (SA-W): Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W): Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (WK & C), Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi.

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of thirteen matches, the updated points table is as follows:

In Match 10 of the ICC Women’s  World Cup 2025, South Africa Women defeated India Women by three wickets with seven balls to spare at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, October 9. This victory allowed the Proteas to take their unbeaten record against India in the Women's World Cup to 3-0. It was also their second straight victory in this year’s tournament, while India suffered their first loss at home.

After winning the toss and deciding to bat first, India started off well, having scored 55 runs within the first 10 overs. Smriti Mandhana (23) and Pratika Rawal (37) were looking good initially, but after the loss of the first wicket, the middle order fell apart in a hurry. Chloe Tryon and Nonkululeko Mlaba were key wicket-takers to break India's momentum. Richa Ghosh batted fantastically to score 94 runs from 77 balls, scoring 11 fours and four sixes to guide India to 251. Tryon was South Africa's best bowler with figures of 3 for 32, while Mlaba, Nadine de Klerk, and Tumi Sekhukhune also made valuable contributions with the wickets.

In pursuit of 252, South Africa started slowly and lost a couple of early wickets. But captain Laura Wolvaardt (70) calmed the innings through her measured batting. She established key partnerships with Chloe Tryon (49) and Nadine de Klerk, who played a brilliant innings to guide South Africa to victory. De Klerk’s unbeaten 84 off just 54 balls, filled with powerful shots, helped South Africa cross the line with a huge six in the final over. Despite losing, India remained on top of South Africa in the points table because of a superior net run rate. Below are the main reasons for the India Women defeat:

1. Lack of strong partnerships

India's batters could not build big partnerships after a good start. The middle order collapsed in quick succession and the team were floundering at 102 for 6. Although Richa Ghosh and Sneh Rana added a partnership of 88 runs, by this point the earlier wickets did mean that India could not post a bigger total that would challenge South Africa.

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2. Nadine de Klerk's stunning innings

Nadine de Klerk's fiery knock of 84* off 54 balls turned the game around. Her strength and composure throughout, particularly under pressure, enabled South Africa to amass the target with relative ease. Even though Indian bowlers were taking wickets at regular intervals, de Klerk’s composure and confidence took control of the match in the end.

3. Dropped catch that proved crucial

A catch dropped by Smriti Mandhana cost India dearly. She failed to take a crucial opportunity to get Chloe Tryon out, who went on to score 49 runs. It gave South Africa the opportunity to recover and pick up momentum, which ultimately contributed significantly towards their winning run-chase.

India Women (IND W) will play against South Africa Women (SA W) in Match No. 10 of the ICC Women's World Cup 202 on Thursday, October 9, at 3:00 PM IST at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The hosts have got off to a fantastic start to their campaign with two wins, sitting comfortably in the top half of the points table. Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team would like to continue this thrilling run and solidify its potential to qualify for the semi-finals.

South Africa began their tournament with a heavy 10-wicket loss to England but bounced back with a win over New Zealand in Indore. The Laura Wolvaardt-captained side will attempt to carry that confidence forward and turn over the in-form Indian team. Historically, India has the edge over South Africa in ODIs, winning four of five head-to-head encounters, but anything can happen in the World Cup.

IND-W vs SA-W: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

India holds a clear edge over South Africa in their overall head-to-head record.

• Matches: 33
• Won by IND-W: 20
• Won by SA-W: 12
• No Result: 1

IND-W vs SA-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, has good batting conditions with better success for teams chasing historically.

• Total Matches: 15
• Matches won batting first: 3
• Matches won bowling first: 10
• Average 1st Innings Score: 233
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 205
• Highest Total: 387/5 (50 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest Total: 76/10 (39.3 overs) by SL-W vs IND-W
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/5 (48.5 overs) by IND vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 229/5 (50 overs) by IND-W vs SL-W

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IND-W vs SA-W: Predicted Playing XIs

India Women (IND-W): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur

South Africa Women (SA-W): Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of nine matches, the updated points table is as follows:

Several star players of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 have been rewarded big ratings in the latest ICC Women’s ODI player rankings. India’s southpaw opener, Smriti Mandhana still remains at the top of the batting ranking with a healthy advantage but a host of players have made ground during the early stages of the eight-team tournament.

In-form South African batter, Tanzim Brits, also showed her superb run with a century against the White Ferns and rose two places to fourth overall. On the other hand, fellow centurion, Ash Gardner, of Australia, has also got seven spots to rise to the fifth position as both players achieve their new career-high ratings.

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Rankings for Women’s ODI batters

 Sophie Devine and Ashleigh Gardner earn heavy reward in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 ranking

New Zealand veteran, Sophie Devine, has gone up by seven posts to the eighth rank while the Pakistan left-handed batter, Sidra Amin, has rung up three ranks to equal 10^th, which are their bet ratings after their strong beginning to the Women’s World Cup. The South Africa all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp has reached to the fifth position while Australia’s leg spinner, Alana King, has made to the seventh rank as the pair gave gained one spot each.

There is some change outside the top 10 though, with the Protea spinner, Nonkululeko Mlaba, has gone up six spots to 13^th and Australia pacer, Annabel Sutherland has rung up nine places to 14^th after a handful of encounter in India and Sri Lanka.

Teammate, Kim Garth, also excelled in the clash against New Zealand as she rises four places to 18^th on the same list for the all-rounders of the 50-over format. Devine jumps one spot to the ninth spot after her hot beginning with the bat at the World Cup.

South Africa Women won a confident six-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in Match 7 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at Indore's Holkar Stadium. New Zealand batted first and began well with captain Sophie Devine playing a great innings of 85 runs. At one stage, they were 187/3 and looked on course for a good total. After that, though, things went a little awry. South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba bowled exceptionally well with figures of 4-40. Her bowling caused a big collapse as New Zealand lost their last seven wickets for just 44 runs and got all out for 231 in 47.5 overs.

South Africa had no trouble chasing the target. Opener Tazmin Brits batted brilliantly, scoring 101 runs from 89 balls. She was well supported by Sune Luus, who stayed not out with 83 runs. Both added 159 runs together and made the chase look very easy. South Africa reached the target in 40.5 overs and won the match with 55 balls to spare. South Africa maintained their good run in the tournament and scored precious points with this victory. Below are the main reasons for the New Zealand Women defeat:

1. Tazmin Brits’ Record-Breaking Century

Tazmin Brits was the player of the match with a wonderful century, as she scored 101 runs off 89 balls, her fifth hundred in 2025 and the most by any player in a single year. Her confident batting was the perfect start for South Africa and made the chase look easy.

2. Nonkululeko Mlaba’s Match-Winning Spell

Nonkululeko Mlaba's precise bowling tilted the game in South Africa's direction. She claimed 4 wickets for 40 runs, taking important players such as Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday out. Her spell shattered the rhythm of New Zealand and caused them to collapse.

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3. New Zealand’s Batting Collapse

After they reaching on 187 for 3, New Zealand then lost seven wickets for 44 runs. Lack of good shot selection and stress from South Africa's bowlers prevented them from scoring bigger. This collapse forced them to lose the game even after starting well.