Australia Women will take on South Africa Women in the 2nd ODI of the series on Wednesday. After wrapping up the 3-match T20I series 2-1, Australia made a thumping start into the one-dayers, scripting 8 wicket win in the 1st ODI. Meanwhile, South Africa must win this match to stay alive in the series.
Two of the greats ❤️So special to celebrate Meg and Rach at Adelaide Oval on Saturday! #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/BcjX2ye4hm
— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) February 5, 2024
Match Details:
Australia Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd ODI
Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Date & Time: February 7th at 9:10 AM IST and 2:40 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+hotstar
What is the Pitch Report for AU-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI?
The batters can expect a good bounce and can play shots on the rise. Seamers can extract more pace while spinners can’t expect a turn here. Anything above 230 is a match-winning total at this venue.
Recent form:
Australia Women: Won, Won, Won, Won, Won
South Africa Women: Lost, Won, Won, Lost, Lost
AU-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI Probable Winners:
Australian women are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for AU-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI?
Australia Women
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
South Africa Women
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp / Eliz mari Marx / Delmi Tucker, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka
Special moments with Mum 💛 @megan_schutt pic.twitter.com/FEkNvvra5Y
— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) February 3, 2024
Injury Updates:
Marizanne Kapp took a blow to her left elbow while completing a run in the 1st ODI and remains doubtful for this match.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for AU-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI?
Top Pick – Batter
Laura Wolvaardt has to depart for just 4 runs in the 1st ODI. She is a capable batter and expecting a better show in the 2nd ODI.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Ashleigh Gardner bowled an economical spell in the 1st ODI, returning with the figures of 1 for 12 in her 5 overs.
Kimmy G was unplayable today! 🔥 #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/Zqi467Bd5w
— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) February 3, 2024
Top Pick – Bowler
Alana King seized the opportunity, picking up 3 wickets in the 1st ODI at an economy of 4.22. She deceives the batters with her variations which is her main weapon.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Beth Mooney made the most of the situation in the 1st ODI, scoring a quick-fire 52 runs from 34 balls to guide Australia to a 1-0 lead.
X-Factor:
Ellyse Perry had a good game from her personal point of view in the 1st ODI, where she scored 16* runs and picked up a wicket.
Australia’s in-form batter is closing in on the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings 👀Details 👇 https://t.co/trsQzGeT58
— ICC (@ICC) February 6, 2024
What are the Fantasy Suggested teams for AU-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI?
1. Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney (c), Ellyse Perry, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Phoebe Litchfield (vc), Ashleigh Gardner, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Alana King, Kim Garth
2. Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry (c), Sune Luus, Tahlia McGrath, Tazmin Brits (vc), Phoebe Litchfield, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Megan Schutt, Ayabonga Khaka, Alana King
India’s head coach believes his side still have room for improvement 🗣More 👉 https://t.co/jGAJLRSION#INDvENG | #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/fHCuM2zGP9
— ICC (@ICC) February 6, 2024
Pre-Match Analysis:
Australia Women outsmarted South Africa Women in the 1st ODI by 8 wickets with 186 balls to spare. Alana King and Kim Garth put on a good show with the ball to restrict South Africa for 105 runs. An injury to Marizanne Kapp made them a little favor as the all-rounder was cruising well on 50*. Chasing the modest of totals, Beth Mooney came in at No.4 and scored the bulk of the runs, remaining unbeaten on 52* which powered the hosts to an easy win in the end. The side looks sorted in all aspects and aims to wrap up the series with a game left.
South Africa needs to address their concerns in the batting department as they are on the verge of another series loss in the tour. Marizanne Kapp scored a well-constructed 50 runs from 58 balls before retiring out and apart from that none of the other batters didn’t made enough contributions. Bowlers couldn’t do much about it while defending the marginal target. It’s a do-or-die contest for the Proteas Women to stay in the series.
