ICC Women’s CWC 2022 | SA-W vs WI-W | Match 23 Preview, Predictions, Fantasy XI

It’s time to buckle up your seatbelts. In a crucial battle, South Africa Women will face a stiff challenge from West Indies Women at Basin Reserve in Wellington on March 24, 2022.

South Africa have won four and lost one in their five matches and have stabled themself at second place. Meanwhile, West Indies have blown hot and cold in the tournament, winning three and losing three in six games. They have six points in their kitty and are at the fourth spot in the league standings.      

The Proteas side enjoyed a four-match undefeated streak until the might Aussies blew them away. Even though they have eight points, if they lose the next two, the qualification scenario might get tricky for them. Their confidence would have taken some dent, but their recent win of 2-1 in a bilateral series against West Indies Women will bring them some hope.

They have a formidable batting line-up comprising the ever-consistent Laura Wolvaardt and skipper Sune Luus. The bowling department have always been up to the task when the batters didn’t score enough runs. 

The Women in Maroon have been brilliant in patches. However, the loss to Pakistan Women in their previous rain-curtailed match has put them in a do-or-die situation. With their net run rate negative, they have to win by a substantial margin to have any hopes of qualifications. But still, it is not a guaranteed one.   

Led by the star all-rounder Stafanie Taylor, West Indies have a power-packed side that can take down any opposition on a given day. Overall, it’s the individual brilliance that has kept them in the mix, but they will need to perform as a unit against a Proteas side who have almost all the bases covered.

Will South Africa become the second team to qualify for the semis, or will West Indies make things interesting? Mystery to be solved tomorrow.

Match Details

South Africa Women vs West Indies Women- Match 23

Date and Time- March 24,2022, 3:30 AM IST

Venue- Basin Reserve, Wellington

Broadcast- Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report

The Basin Reserve ground will be used for the fourth time in the ongoing World Cup. The wind that blows quite heavily in this part of the world will undoubtedly aid the seamers. Overall, it has been a decent sporting wicket so far. The average score batting first is around the 250s. Toss-winning captain will look to bowl first.

Weather Conditions

According to the weather reports, there is no rain during the match time, and it will be sunny and clear throughout the match.

Squads

South Africa Women

Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus (c), Mignon du Preez, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Trisha Chetty (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Tazmin Brits, Masabata Klaas, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

West Indies Women

Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Kycia Knight, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Rashada Williams, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell, Cherry Ann Fraser.

Probable Playing XI

South Africa Women

Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus (c), Mignon du Preez, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Trisha Chetty (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune.

West Indies Women

Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Kycia Knight, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman.

CE Fantasy XI

Lizelle Lee, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Anisa Mohammed, Afy Fletcher

Captain- Laura Wolvaardt

Vice-Captain- Hayley Matthews