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SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: All you need to know, head-to-head, playing XI
South Africa Women and Ireland Women are set to face off in the second ODI of their three-match series on Tuesday, at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. South Africa hold a 1–0 lead in the three-match series after a convincing win in the opening encounter. Meanwhile, Ireland would aim to level the series and force a decider in Johannesburg.
In the first ODI, South Africa Women secured a commanding seven-wicket victory. Deciding to bat, Ireland posted 209 for 7, with contributions from Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, and Rebecca Stokell, scoring 42, 32, and 39, respectively. However, South Africa's chase was led by Suné Luus (66 off 72)* and Miané Smit (56)*, who formed an unbeaten partnership to steer South Africa to victory. Ireland, who were competitive in the first game, will look to fine-tune their approach and neutralise the hosts' momentum to bring the series back on level terms.
Head-to-head
Matches - 21
SA-W won - 19
IRE-W won - 1
No result - 1
South Africa Women probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Dane van Niekerk, Miane Smit, Karabo Meso (wk), Eliz-mari Marx, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Ireland Women probable XI: Gaby Lewis (c), Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Arlene Kelly, Rebecca Stokell, Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Lara McBride
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