The Proteas will initiate their multi-format visit to Australia with the three-game T20I series. The initial clash is set to happen at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Both teams will strive to secure triumph in the opening bout of the series and secure the essential impetus for the subsequent stages.
South Africa Women’s tour of Australia 2024, 1st T20I:
- Date and time: January 27; 5:15 am IST/ 10:45 am Local/ 11:45 pm GMT (Jan 26)
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Manuka Oval Pitch Report:
The Manuka Oval Stadium pitch offers advantages for both batsmen and quick bowlers, but presents challenges for spin bowlers. During the early overs of the match, fast bowlers encounter significant assistance, with noticeable swing in the ball. The side that wins the toss is expected to elect to bat first.
AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Forecast Picks:
- Wicket-keeper: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
- Batsmen: Ellyse Perry, Laura Wolvaardt
- Multi-skilled players: Marizanne Kapp, Ashleigh Gardner, Chloe Tryon, Tahlia McGrath, Nadine de Klerk
- Bowlers: Ayabonga Khaka, Megan Schutt
AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Forecast Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Option 1: Marizanne Kapp (c), Ashleigh Gardner (vc)
- Option 2: Beth Mooney (c), Ashleigh Gardner (vc)
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AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Forecast Backups:
Sune Luss, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Masabata Klaas
AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 26, 11:45 pm GMT):
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Squads:
Australia Women: Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Heather Graham, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc)
South Africa Women: Nadine de Klerk, Sune Luus, Meike De Ridder (wk), Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Ayanda Hlubi, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Eliz-Mari Marx, Marizanne Kapp.
