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Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Match 9 | EN-W vs SA-W Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming


England Women will take on South Africa in match 9 [Source: @ICC/x.com]England Women will take on South Africa in match 9 [Source: @ICC/x.com]

As the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 rolls on, England Women (EN-W) will lock horns with South Africa Women (SA-W) in what promises to be a nail-biting encounter on Monday, October 7, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With both teams entering the clash on the back of impressive wins, the stage is set for a fierce battle to claim dominance in Group B and strengthen their chances for the knockout stages.

EN-W vs SA-W: Team Previews

England Women

England Women kicked off their World Cup campaign in style, registering a 21-run victory over Bangladesh in their tournament opener. Despite a shaky performance with the bat, where they managed just 118/7 in 20 overs, the English bowlers rose to the occasion and scripted a remarkable victory.

After an early 48-run stand between Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Maia Bouchier, the middle-order collapse saw key players like Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, and Alice Capsey falter under pressure. However, the English bowlers rose to the occasion and delivered.

Linsey Smith and Charlotte Dean led the charge, picking up two wickets each, while Brunt and Sarah Glenn played their part with one wicket apiece. Their disciplined bowling kept the Bangladesh batters in check, restricting them to 97/7 and sealing an important win. With a healthy Net Run Rate of +1.050, England Women currently sit at the top of the Group B table.

South Africa Women

South Africa Women, too, started their World Cup campaign on a high note, delivering a statement with a thumping ten-wicket win over West Indies Women. In what was a textbook performance, South Africa first restricted the Windies to a modest 118/6, courtesy of a stunning four-wicket haul from Nonkululeko Mlaba, who bowled with precision and venom.

In response, the Proteas’ opening pair of Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits made light work of the chase. The duo stitched together a match-winning opening partnership, with Wolvaardt scoring a composed 55* off 55 balls, while Brits anchored the innings with an unbeaten 57* off 52 deliveries.

It was a walk in the park for the South African side as they claimed their first two points of the tournament in emphatic fashion. They will look to maintain the winning momentum and make it two in two.

EN-W vs SA-W: Match Details & Live Streaming

Date & Time
October 7, 7:30 PM (IST)
VenueSharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Broadcast & Live StreamingStar Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar

EN-W vs SA-W: Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has been a battleground where bowlers have reigned supreme. Across the four matches played here in the tournament so far, the average first-innings score has hovered around a modest 110, making it clear that batters will need to apply themselves to post or chase down a competitive total. Pacers have been effective with the new ball, but it’s the spinners who have truly stolen the show in the middle overs, tying down batters and making scoring a challenge. With three out of the four matches at Sharjah being won by teams batting first, expect the captain winning the toss to choose to set a target rather than chase under pressure.

EN-W vs SA-W: Probable Playing XIs

England Women: Danni Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt , Heather Knight (c), Alice Capsey,  Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean , Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta(w), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

EN-W vs SA-W: Winner Prediction

Considering the current form and overall team composition, England Women are the favourites to win this clash.