SA-W vs SL-W Match Prediction – Who will win today's 2nd T20I match between South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women?

South Africa women (SA-W) will lock horns with Sri Lanka women (SL-W) in the second T20I of the three-match series on Saturday, March 30. The match will be contested at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom. South Africa, led by Laura Wolvaardt, took a 1-0 lead in the series, winning the opening game by 79 runs. 

Speaking of the first T20I, Sri Lanka won the toss and invited the hosts to bat first. Inoshi Priyadharshani provided an early breakthrough for Sri Lanka, dismissing Tazmin Brits in the third over. However, Marizanne Kapp joined captain Wolvaardt and forged a stunning 116-run stand for the second wicket. Achini Kulasuriya removed Kapp for 60 but Wolvaardt continued her power-hitting and scored a ton before being dismissed by the same bowler. Notably, South Africa went on to set a mammoth 199-run target. 

Kapp shone with the ball as well, as she dismissed Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu off the final delivery of the first over. Later, Tumi Sekhukhune and Annerie Dercksen claimed two wickets each as South Africa bundled out the opponents for 119 in 18.2 overs.

SA-W vs SL-W Match Details

Senwes Park Pitch Report

The pitch at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom is known as one of the most seamer-friendly surfaces in South Africa. Fast bowlers will get a lot of assistance and it makes it difficult for the batters to score big. The toss-winning captain is likely to choose bowling first.

SA-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record:

SA-W vs SL-W Predicted Playing XIs:

South Africa Women:

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune 

Sri Lanka Women:

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera 

SA-W vs SL-W Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)

Laura Wolvaardt could be the best batter in the second T20I against Sri Lanka. The South African captain scored 102 off just 63 deliveries, including 12 boundaries and three maximums in the first game. She is expected to continue her form in the upcoming match to seal the series. 

Probable Best Bowler: Annerie Dercksen (South Africa)

Annerie Dercksen was crucial for South Africa in the first game against Sri Lanka. She finished with excellent figures of 2/15 during South Africa's 79-run win. She is expected to showcase her bowling prowess to help her side win the second match.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario - 1

South Africa Women win the toss and bowl

Powerplay Score – 35-45

First Innings Score - 140-160

South Africa Women win the match

Scenario - 2

Sri Lanka Women won the toss and bowl

Powerplay Score - 40-50

First Innings Score - 150-170

Sri Lanka Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.