South Africa Women hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the ODI series against Ireland Women, aiming for a clean sweep in the decisive third match at The Wanderers Stadium. Ireland seeks a consolation victory after competitive efforts in high-scoring encounters.​

South Africa chased down Ireland’s 209/7 (reduced to 47 overs) in the 1st ODI, winning by 7 wickets with Suné Luus unbeaten on 66. In the 2nd ODI, South Africa posted 375/6, led by Laura Wolvaardt‘s 124 and Luus’s 114, before Ireland fought back to 301, falling 74 runs short with Orla Prendergast scoring 97. Nonkululeko Mlaba tops South Africa’s wickets with 3 scalps.

South Africa leads 11-1 overall in ODIs, extending dominance with recent wins by 7 wickets and 74 runs. Ireland’s lone victory dates back years, highlighting South Africa’s superiority.

SA-W vs IRE-W, 3rd ODI: Match Details

• Date and Time: December 19; 5:30 pm IST / 12:00 pm GMT / 02:00 pm local
• Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

SA-W vs IRE-W Head to Head Record in ODIs

Matches played: 12 | South Africa Women won: 11 | Ireland Women won: 01 | No result: 0

The Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report

The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg promises a batting paradise for the South Africa Women vs Ireland Women 3rd ODI, with its true bounce and pace-friendly surface historically favouring high scores—averaging 247 in first innings across 54 ODIs, where chasing sides prevail 31 times. Expect early seam movement under clear skies and 2:00 PM local start, transitioning to a flat track that rewards aggressive strokeplay. Short boundaries amplify six-hitting, while pacers like Tumi Sekhukhune and Arlene Kelly could exploit initial grip; spinners Nonkululeko Mlaba and Cara Murray may find turn later. Dew might aid the chase, tilting odds toward the team batting second in this series decider.

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Squads

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Miane Smit, Dane van Niekerk, Karabo Meso (wk), Eliz-Mari Marx, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Leah Jones, Nondumiso Shangase, Faye Tunnicliffe, Sinalo Jafta

Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Georgina Dempsey, Lara McBride, Coulter Reilly, Aimee Maguire, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire

SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd ODI: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• South Africa Women wins the toss and bowl first
• Ireland Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
• Ireland Women’s total score: 190-200

Case 2:

• Ireland Women wins the toss and bowl first
• South Africa Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
• South Africa Women’s total score: 250-260

Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest

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