ENG-W vs SA-W | 3rd ODI | Preview and CREX-XI

Gargi Raut

The 3rd ODI of the South Africa women’s tour of England will be played on July 18 at Grace Road, Leicester. 

The journey so far

English opener Emma Lamb and middle-order batter Sophia Dunkley have been destructive with their bats, while right-arm bowler Natalie Sciver has led the pace attack brilliantly along with WODI's number one bowler Sophie Ecclestone and debutant Issy Wong. 


On the other hand, the Proteas batters Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp have been lone rangers in their battle against the English women. 


England lead the ODI series 2-0 and will aim for a whitewash. 


A win here in the final ODI will be a morale boosting win for the visitors ahead of the T20I series, which begins from Thursday.

Match Details:


Match: England Women vs South Africa Women

Venue: Grace Road, Leicester, England.

Time and Date: 06:30 PM (IST), July 18 

Live streaming: Fancode

 

Pitch Report: A fairly scoring ground, the team chasing has an advantage on the surface. In the past WODIs played here, 9 out of 15 teams have won the match while batting second. A good batting wicket with decent bounce. 

 

Key Players:

  • Emma Lamb

  • Natalie Sciver 

  • Chloe Tryon

  • Marizanne Kapp

 

CREX XI Suggestion:

Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones

Batters: Heather Knight, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Dunkley 

All-rounders: Natalie Sciver, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Emma Lamb

Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Issabell Wong


Captain: Natalie Sciver

Vice-Captain: Laura Wolvaardt

 

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