It’s the clash of the table-toppers in match 21 of this ICC Women’s World Cup 2022. South African Women take on six-time champions Australia Women in a battle for the top spot. The Basin Reserve in Wellington is going to be the venue for this game.
Australia have been a dominant force in this showpiece event. They have won four games in a row and have barely been tested. Barring the game against England which was their opening game, the Meg Lanning-led side have not been stretched at all. Be it batting first or chasing, the Aussies have stamped their authority on the opposition and are looking clear favourites in this tournament.
On the other hand, South Africa have also won four games on the bounce. However, their games have been much closer and tighter. They have been put under pressure in difference circumstances and the Proteas Women have found a way out. Their wins may have been by narrow margins but they have set the winning momentum.
South Africa’s bowling has been outstanding and almost every bowler has contributed wonderfully. Meanwhile, the batting has revolved around Laura Wolvaardt at the top and skipper Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp in the middle.
Match Summary
- South Africa Women vs Australia Women, 21st Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2022
- Basin Reserve, Wellington
- March 22nd, 2022
Australia’s overwhelming head to head record against South Africa
Australia Women have never lost an ODI encounter against South Africa Women. They have won 13 games, one game was washed out and another one was tied (in November 2016). In Women’s World Cups, Australia have an overwhelming 7-0 lead over the Proteas.
Australia and South Africa’s dominant run in ODI cricket since 2017 Women’s World Cup
Australia and South Africa have been the two best teams in ODI cricket since the end of the 2017 Women’s World Cup. Australia have had a mind-boggling run. They have played 37 ODIs, including the ones in this Women’s World Cup and they have returned with a whopping 35 wins. On the other hand, South Africa have also been supremely consistent and are by far, the second-best team behind the Aussies. They have 32 wins and 10 losses in the aforementioned period.
Team News
Australia are looking like a powerful unit and the inclusion of Ashleigh Gardner has only bolstered the line-up. They are unlikely to make any changes from the side that won against West Indies. On the other hand, South Africa have used only 12 players and they have gone unchanged in the last three games. They are unlikely to make any changes.
Match prediction
Australia Women will start this game as firm favourites. They have the odds of 1.57 to win this game. Meanwhile, South Africa have the winning odds of 1.98.
Who will win the Man of the Match?
Marizanne Kapp has had a magnificent run in this tournament so far. The seam-bowling all-rounder has returned with 10 scalps from four games and has scored 115 runs which includes a couple of match-winning knocks. Meanwhile, Laura Wolvaardt has been supremely consistent at the top of the order and has amassed 260 runs at an average of 65.00 in this mega event. These are the two players from the South African line-up that will be strong contenders to be the player of the match.
Meanwhile, Australia have a host of match-winners. Ashleigh Gardner has made a telling impact in the two games she has played. She has scored an unbeaten 48 against the White Ferns and has taken five wickets in two innings. Ellyse Perry has been excellent with both bat and ball and she will be a top contender as well.
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