Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Pakistan will battle it out against South Africa at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui in the 9th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2022. Pakistan hasn’t started their campaign as they would have liked to with two losses on the trot and are lying at the bottom of the points table. They have some important games coming up and will be looking to turn their fortunes around with a win over South Africa. Their lack of game time ahead of the tournament has been evident so far in their performances.

Meanwhile, South Africa managed to defend a low score in their first game against Bangladesh and will be riding high on confidence after that. Their batting did look a little bit unsorted in the previous game and they will need a better show from their batters. The bowling department was quite impressive, and with some big games coming up, they cannot afford to lose to Pakistan.

Pakistan vs South Africa, Match 9, ICC Women’s World Cup 2022

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Mangunai

Date & Time: March 11th, 2:00 AM  LOCAL and 6:30 AM IST.

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming.

Pitch Report: 

So far, in the eight games played in the Women’s World Cup 2022, the side batting first has gone on to win six times and it has been very difficult to chase down scores so far. There hasn’t been any dew on offer which has meant that runs on board are always going to be a big advantage, and the trend will continue in this game also. The skipper winning the toss is expected to bat.

Probable Playing XIs for Pakistan vs South Africa

Pakistan

Javeria Khan, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof (c), Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Anam Amin

South Africa

Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus (c), Lara Goodall, Mignon du Preez, Chloe Tryon, Trisha Chetty (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas

Pakistan -W vs South Africa -W Head to Head

Overall games – 24, Pakistan -4, South Africa -18, NR -1, Tie -1

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter: Laura Wolvaardt

Laura Wolvaardt had a good outing in the first game against Bangladesh, and she is likely to be among the runs again in the upcoming game against Pakistan. The 22-year-old has been very consistent at the top of the order since her debut in 2016, and she did well to get to 41 off just 52 deliveries with five fours in the previous game. The right-hander will be looking to better her score from the previous game.

Probable best bowler: Ayabonga Khaka

Ayabonga Khaka was the pick of the bowlers for the South African side in the previous game and won the player of the match award as well. The right-arm medium pacer picked up four wickets for just 32 runs in her ten over spell and bowled three maidens as well. The 29-year-old did the early damage with the ball coming in as one change bowler that sent Bangladesh on the back foot and she will be looking to continue her purple patch.

Today’s Match Prediction: South Africa to win the match.

Disclaimer: This 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