England vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast, and live-streaming details

By Naman Jain

Modified Oct 07, 2024 10:47 IST

Bangladesh v England - ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 - Source: Getty

A mouth-watering clash awaits as Heather Knight's England are ready to clash against South Africa. Both teams enter Match 9 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 with a win on their back.

The Three Lions were involved in a slightly tight game against Bangladesh last week. England women were restricted to 118/7. However, some wise bowling saw them clinch the game by 21 runs as they stopped Bangladesh at just 97. South Africa, meanwhile, demolished the West Indies in their tournament-opener by 10 wickets. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits stitched an unbeaten 119-run stand.

Before the England vs South Africa game gets underway in Sharjah, here's a preview of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match.

England vs South Africa Probable XIs

England Women

Maia Bouchier, DN Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (C), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone

South Africa Women

Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk) Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nonkululeko Mlaba, A Khaka

England vs South Africa Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Pitch Report

The average first-innings score in Sharjah has been just 111.5. It is less than that of Dubai (120). Hence, expect another low-scoring encounter. Spinners will have a major role in Sharjah. England have already played one game at the venue and will have a better idea about how the pitch behaves at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

England vs South Africa Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Weather Forecast

There's a zero percent chance of rain today. While this game will be played in the afternoon (7:30 pm IST), there are no signs of dark clouds. Instead, we will have typical Sharjah weather, with temperatures ranging over 33 degrees Celsius. The average humidity level is as high as 52%.