ENG-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI Match Preview:

Pitch Report

The pitch at County Ground in Northampton is batting-friendly. There is very little movement from the ball but we can expect pacers to dominate the first few overs.

England Women (EN-W) are all set to host South Africa Women (SA-W) in the 1st ODI match at County Ground in Northampton on Monday.

South Africa Women managed to hold for a draw against England Women in their only Test match last month. England Women are playing in their first ODI match since their defeat in the finals of the World Cup 2022 in April.

They are ranked 3rd in the ICC ODI charts and are favorites to win this match. South Africa Women were defeated by England Women in the semi-final clash in World Cup 2022.

Playing Playing XI

England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Danni Wyatt, Heather Knight (c), Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (wk), Natalie Sciver, Kathrine Burnt, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong.

Playing Playing XI

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Andrie Steyn, Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Trisha Chetty (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail, Tumi Sekhukhune.