The ICC Women’s World Cup continues to deliver thrilling contest and the upcoming clash between Australia women and South Africa women promises to be one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, this match hold immense significance as both teams vie for the top position in the group Stage ahead of semifinal.
Team Preview
Australia is only one team who unbeaten so far , their dominant batting unit backed by disciplined bowling, at the Phoebe Litchfield Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy provide steady starts, While Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland and Ash Gardner provide stability in middle order, At lower order Thila McGrath provide balance at lower order, while Annabel Sutherland led the bowling attack alongwith Alana King.
On the other hand South Africa came on this match with 5 consecutive win, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus provide steady starts at the top, Marizanne kaap, chole Tryon provide stability and balance in team with all round ability, at lower Nadine De Klerk who provide late quickfire i death overs help south africa to post competitive total,who Nonkululeko Mlaba who leads the bowling attack alongwith with Marizanne kaap.
Head to Head Records
Total matches played: 18
Australia won: 16
South Africa won: 1
No Results: 0
Tied: 1
Pitch Report
Indore surface generally offer batting friendly wicket, with the new ball pacers get seam movement while as the game progresses spinners comes into play, average score around 270-280, we saw in this tournament batting under lights is easier, so teams prefer winning the toss prefer to field first.
Alyssa Healy playing subject to fitness.
Probable playing XIs
Australia
Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Ash Gardner, Annabel Sutherland,Thila McGrath (c), Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt
South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne kapp, Annerie Dercksen karabo Meso (wk), chole Tryon, Nadine De Klerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Nondumiso shangase , Ayabonga Khaka
Players to watch out
Laura Wolvaardt
Marizanne kapp
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Beth Mooney
Annabel Sutherland
Ash Gardner
Prediction
Australia is slightly favourites because of the batting depth with all-rounders, meanwhile South Africa form and confidence make them a formidable opponent. Result will be depend upon how South Africa batters middle order performed.