Match seven of the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG 2022) will see England lock horns with South Africa on Tuesday (August 2) at Edgbaston in Birmingham. England have won their first game, while Proteas are yet to open their account in the competition. They will be desperate to win this game and keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
England started their campaign on the right note with a comfortable win over Sri Lanka. Despite the absence of skipper Heather Knight, the hosts’ depth and balance shone with the likes of Alice Capsey and Sophie Ecclestone starring with bat and ball, respectively.
While South Africa went down in their first game against New Zealand, have a decent roster with a lot depending on Laura Wolvaardt with the bat. All in all, a cracking game beckons in Birmingham.
Match Details
Match 7: England Women vs South Africa Women
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date & Time: August 2, at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local
Pitch Report
The pitch has assisted the batters throughout the whole duration of the fixture. A total of 150 will be a strong total for any of the teams batting first at this venue.
Predicted Playing XI
England: Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Natalie Sciver (c), Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Katherine Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Freya Kemp and Issy Wong.
South Africa: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Mignon du Preez, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Delmi Tucker, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka and Nonkululeko Mlaba.
England vs South Africa – Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Amy Jones, Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley (C), Laura Wolvaardt (VC), Mignon du Preez, Natalie Sciver, Chloe Tryon, Sophie Ecclestone, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail and Katherine Brunt.
Fantasy Team 2: Amy Jones, Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Sune Luus, Natalie Sciver (VC), Chloe Tryon, Sophie Ecclestone, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail and Issy Wong.
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