Australia vs South Africa Women: With a brilliant performance in the second Twenty20 International match, South Africa Women tied the series at one after defeating Australia for the first time in history. There will be everything on the line in Tuesday’s series finale at Bellerive Oval, since the series is currently deadlocked at one. Australia will undoubtedly have the advantage when playing at home.
The 3rd T20 match between Australia vs South Africa Women will take place on January 30th, 2024, at Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, Australia.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Australia vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20 match
Date: January 30th, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 01:35 PM IST
Venue: Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, Australia.
Australia vs South Africa Women
Australia Women (Match Odds- 1.15)
Preview
Nearly every cricket analyst predicted that Australia Women would make it 2-0 by the second match following that decisive victory in the first Twenty20 International. That was not to be, as the host team at Manuka Oval managed a below-average score of 142-6 after batting first. With one over and six wickets left, the visitors easily achieved their mark, demonstrating their superiority over the hosts.
Australia’s batting lineup didn’t perform well on the day; none of the middle-and upper-order batsmen were clicking. They only managed to put up a respectable score on the board thanks to a late attack by Grace Harris (31* from 18 balls).
However, Australia won’t worry because they are certain that they have enough depth in their squad to mount a comeback. Here, we anticipate a strong game from either Ellyse Perry (286 runs from the previous 10 games at 142.28) or Alyssa Healy (291 runs in the prior 10 matches with a strike rate of 153).
Tahlia McGrath has also appeared well. You can trust Georgia Wareham (8 wickets in the past 9 matches at 6.84) and Ashleigh Gardner (10 wickets in the last 10 matches at 8.2) to handle the bowling duties.
Full Squad:
Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Heather Graham, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc)
Players to watch out for:
Ellyse Perry
We anticipate a strong game from either Ellyse Perry (286 runs from the previous 10 games at 142.28).
Georgia Wareham
You can trust Georgia Wareham (8 wickets in the past 9 matches at 6.84) to handle the bowling duties.
Possible Playing XI:
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Heather Graham, Megan Schutt.
South Africa Women (Match Odds- 5.50)
Preview
The South African batsmen were never likely to be troubled by a target of 143, and they eventually achieved it with little difficulty in 19 overs. Tazmin Brits (41) and captain Laura Wolvaardt (58*) were South Africa’s standout batsmen. The others lack the expertise to perform well on these surfaces, thus these two will need to keep up their excellent work in the last Twenty20 International.
With a helpful twenty of her own, seasoned Marizanne Kapp also contributed. Even though she didn’t receive a high ranking in this series, her appearance in the decider allowed her to make another memorable cameo.
In the second Twenty20 International, South Africa’s bowling was outstanding. They were able to consistently put pressure on the hitters and prevent them from scoring easily.
Masabata Klaas, a fast bowler, showed himself to be a dangerous force, amassing figures of 2 for 16 in three overs. During the pivotal middle overs, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Chloe Tryon, the spin duo, maintained control.
Full Squad:
Nadine de Klerk, Sune Luus, Meike De Ridder (wk), Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Ayanda Hlubi, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Eliz-Mari Marx, Marizanne Kapp.
Players to watch out for:
Laura Wolvaardt
Captain Laura Wolvaardt (58*) was South Africa’s standout batswoman.
Masabata Klaas
Masabata Klaas, a fast bowler, showed himself to be a dangerous force, amassing figures of 2 for 16 in three overs.
Possible Playing XI:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka
Australia vs South Africa Women Toss Prediction:
Four women’s T20Is have been held at Bellerive Oval; two have been won by the team batting first and two by the team chasing. But it’s well known that the chasing team benefits from this particular venue. The team chasing has won all five of the women’s ODIs that have been played here, for example. Here, we believe the side that wins the toss will probably field.
Australia vs South Africa Women Pitch Report:
Batters are not free to knock this pitch through the line. Here, seamers routinely find lateral movement and bounce. It will take effort on the part of batters to get huge runs. The second inning, when the wicket begins to flatten a little, is the ideal time to bat. On the day of the match, Hobart will have clear, comfortable weather.
Australia vs South Africa Women Match Report:
Australia Women will be nursing a broken heart after falling to the visitors in the second game. They are a strong side that is especially so at home and are not easily broken. They will be stung by the loss, and we anticipate a fierce comeback in Tuesday’s final. The women of South Africa will be full of confidence and focused on winning a historic series against their opponents. But this time, we think Australia will be more prepared and win this Australia vs South Africa Women match.
Australia is the clear to win the Australia vs South Africa Women match at the odds of 1.15.
