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The only proof of England Women’s tour of South Africa 2024 will begin on Sunday, December 15 at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
South Africa, under the leadership of Laura Wolvaardtwill look to bounce back after consecutive series losses against England, losing the ODI series 2-1 and the T20I series 3-0. Meanwhile, heather knightThe England team will look to maintain their dominance over the Proteas on this tour.
Notably, this match marks the eighth Test match between the two women’s cricket teams. The previous Test was held in June 2022. Of the previous seven matches, five ended in draws, while England claimed victory in the remaining two. This test presents a golden opportunity for South Africa to rewrite its fortunes and for England to further solidify its supremacy.
The Mangaung Oval pitch has earned a reputation for its balanced nature, offering opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers to excel. While batsmen can take advantage of consistent bounce and pace to build substantial innings, bowlers, especially in the early stages of the game, can find help from the surface, particularly with off-field movement or mid-air swing. .
Interestingly, teams that choose to bowl first have experienced a marginally higher success rate, suggesting that conditions early in the game often favor the players. This trend highlights the potential for early breakthroughs, which can put pressure on the batting side and set the tone for the rest of the match.
Option 1: Heather Knight (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)
Option 2: Danni Wyatt-Hodge (c), Marizanne Kapp (vc)
Lauren Bell, Annerie Dercksen, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Lauren Filer
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Chloé Se Khukhune,
England: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
This article was first published in WomenCricket.comto cricket times company.