England vs South Africa ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Preview, Head-to-head stats, team news and possible lineups and Fantasy team predictions

The 9th match in the ICC T-20 Women's World Cup is the thrilling clash between the English women and the Protes. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host the match between England and South Africa. 

Both England and South Africa are playing thir second match in the tournament, both coming after a win.

Match Details

Date: Saturday, October 7
Time: 6:00 PM Local Time (7:30 PM IST)
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
Broadcast: Star Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

England vs South Africa: Head-to-head stats in Women's T20Is

England Women has faced the proteas at least 22 times, winning 19 of those. South Africa won only three times.

In the T-20 Women World Cup

As far as the records are concerned, England women lead the race by 3-1 to the proteas. 

In the last 5 occasions, England won 4 of those, with South Africa winning the latest one in February, that too in the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semifinal.

Team News & Key Players

England has been consistent throughout the tournament. Captain Heather Knight and all-rounder Nat Sciver Brunt have been crucial for the team. The England Bowling attack, however, had been impressive, having Sophie Ecclestone as the leader of the bowling unit.

Wolvaardt deserves mention from SA

On the contrary, South Africa has its momentum as its biggest weapon. They have won the last match against the West Indies in the T20 Women's World Cup 2024.

Laura Wolvaardt herself, playing her first tournament as the captain, has been impressive throughout. She scored a steady half century against the West Indies and was the top scorer in both the warm-up matches against India and New Zealand.

The other name that needs mention in the batting circuit is Tanzim Brits, who also scored a 50 alongside Laura against WI.

Amongst the bowlers, Nonkululeko Mlaba will have eyes on her. Last day, she took a fifer, playing a pivotal role in the win. Other names are Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka. 

The good news in both camps is that there is no injury to any players.

Pitch & Conditions

The Sharjah Pitch is normally a paradise for the batters., the shorter boundaries coming in to help the batters. However, the spinners are expected to get help in the middle overs.

The weather is expected to be normal with a clear sky, making it the perfect condition to play cricket.

Possible Line-Ups:

ENG-W: 
1. Danni Wyatt
2. Sophia Dunkley
3. Heather Knight (C)
4. Nat Sciver-Brunt
5. Amy Jones (WK)
6. Sarah Glenn
7. Alice Capsey
8. Sophie Ecclestone
9. Maia Bouchier
10. Bess Heath
11. Freya Kemp

SA-W:
1. Laura Wolvaardt (C)
2. Tazmin Brits
3. Sune Luus
4. Chloe Tryon
5. Marizanne Kapp
6. Nadine de Klerk
7. Anneke Bosch
8. Seshnie Naidu
9. Ayabonga Khaka
10. Nonkululeko Mlaba
11.Ayanda Hlubi

Read also: ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Squads of every team

Win Predictions

South Africa needs to take early wickets to ease their way towards victory. Let's not forget their win in the semi-final last time against England!

However, England looks more balanced in both departments. Also, the stats favour the English as the winner today.

But as experts say, nothing is predictable unless the last ball is being played.

England Women vs South Africa Women: Fantasy Team Predictions

Laura Wolvaardt (C), Danni Wyatt, Heather Knight (VC), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Amy Jones (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Sarah Glenn.