South Africa Women (SA-W) will lock horns with New Zealand Women (NZ-W) in the 1st game of the New Zealand Women in South Africa, 5 T20I Series, 2023 and the match will be played at the Buffalo Park, East London on 6th October 2023 at 09:30 PM IST.

SA-W vs NZ-W (South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women), 1st T20I - Match Information

Match: South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, 1st T20I
Date: 6th October 2023
Time: 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Buffalo Park, East London

SA-W vs NZ-W (South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women), 1st T20I Preview

In their last 5 games, New Zealand Women have won 4 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, South Africa Women have won 1 game and lost 4.

Both teams last played against each other in Match 7 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, South Africa, 2023 where Chloe Tryon scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa Women with 118 match fantasy points while Eden Carson topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand Women with 78 match fantasy points.

SA-W vs NZ-W, Buffalo Park, East London Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Buffalo Park, East London is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 7 matches is 118 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 43% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Buffalo Park, East London

Temperature is expected to be around 20.08 °C and humidity is expected to be around 92%. Winds at a speed of 4.38 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

Spinners have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 63% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.

SA-W vs NZ-W, Head to Head

In the 13 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa Women do not have a good record against New Zealand Women. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. All-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Tazmin Brits 5 220 44 0 0 18, 46, 78, 10, 68 -
Laura Wolvaardt 5 211 42.2 0 0 72, 41, 44, 46, 8 -
Brooke Halliday 5 40 8 2 0.4 2, 0, 4, 24, 10 0, 0, 0, 0, 2
  1. Tazmin Brits

    Tazmin Brits is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. She has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches Tazmin Brits has scored 18, 46, 78, 10, 68 runs averaging 44 per match.

  2. Laura Wolvaardt

    Laura Wolvaardt is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. She has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches Laura Wolvaardt has scored 72, 41, 44, 46, 8 runs at an average of 42.2 per match.

  3. Brooke Maree Halliday

    Brooke Halliday is a batter and has an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 40 runs averaging 8 per match.

SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Lea Tahuhu 5 16 3.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 10, 6, 0 4, 0, 0, 1, 1
Nonkululeko Mlaba 5 0 0 4 0.8 - 1, 2, 0, 1, 0
Eden Carson 5 0 0 7 1.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 2, 1, 3
  1. Lea-Marie Maureen Tahuhu

    Lea Tahuhu is a bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Lea Tahuhu is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches she has taken 4, 0, 0, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  2. Nonkululeko Mlaba

    Nonkululeko Mlaba is a bowler and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches Nonkululeko Mlaba has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8. She has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 1, 1, 2 wickets.

  3. Eden Jean Carson

    Eden Carson is a bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Eden Carson is an off break bowler and in the recently played 5 matches she has taken 0, 1, 2, 1, 3 wickets at an average of 1.4.

SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Sophie Devine 5 253 50.6 5 1 22, 38, 48, 42, 103 0, 1, 2, 1, 1
Amelia Kerr 5 127 25.4 10 2 17, 5, 60, 9, 36 4, 1, 2, 3, 0
Marizanne Kapp 5 111 22.2 5 1 26, 19, 9, 27, 30 0, 1, 1, 1, 2
  1. Sophie Frances Monique Devine

    Sophie Devine can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Sophie Devine is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches she has scored 253 runs at an average of 50.6 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 1, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches.

  2. Amelia Charlotte Kerr

    Amelia Kerr is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Amelia Kerr has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. She is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 17, 5, 60, 9, 36 runs averaging 25.4 per match. Amelia Kerr is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 10 wickets, averaging at 2 wickets per match.

  3. Marizanne Kapp

    Marizanne Kapp is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top order batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Marizanne Kapp has scored 26, 19, 9, 27, 30 runs averaging 22.2 per match.

SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Sophie Devine 5 253 50.6 5 1 22, 38, 48, 42, 103 0, 1, 2, 1, 1
Amelia Kerr 5 127 25.4 10 2 17, 5, 60, 9, 36 4, 1, 2, 3, 0
Marizanne Kapp 5 111 22.2 5 1 26, 19, 9, 27, 30 0, 1, 1, 1, 2
Lea Tahuhu 5 16 3.2 6 1.2 0, 0, 10, 6, 0 4, 0, 0, 1, 1
Nonkululeko Mlaba 5 0 0 4 0.8 - 1, 2, 0, 1, 0
  1. Sophie Frances Monique Devine

    Sophie Devine is an all-rounder and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. She is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 22, 38, 48, 42, 103 runs at an average of 50.6 per match. Sophie Devine has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 1, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches.

  2. Amelia Charlotte Kerr

    Amelia Kerr can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches Amelia Kerr has scored 17, 5, 60, 9, 36 runs at an average of 25.4 per match. She can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2 per match.

  3. Marizanne Kapp

    Marizanne Kapp is an all-rounder and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches Marizanne Kapp has scored 26, 19, 9, 27, 30 runs averaging 22.2 per match.

  4. Lea-Marie Maureen Tahuhu

    Lea Tahuhu is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. She has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches Lea Tahuhu has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  5. Nonkululeko Mlaba

    Nonkululeko Mlaba is a bowler and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 1, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.8. Nonkululeko Mlaba has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches she played here and has taken 6 wickets.

SA-W vs NZ-W Squad Information

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Squad: Lea Tahuhu, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Hannah Rowe, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Bella Armstrong, Kate Anderson, Brooke Halliday, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Molly Penfold, Isabella Gaze and Georgia Plimmer

South Africa Women (SA-W) Squad: Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Anne Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Tazmin Brits, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Delmi Tucker and Meike De Ridder

SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Sinalo Jafta

Batter: Maddy Green

All-Rounders: Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase and Sophie Devine

Bowlers: Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu and Nonkululeko Mlaba

Captain: Sinalo Jafta

Vice-Captain: Amelia Kerr

Photo credit: Alamy