Cricket Match Predictions: ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2023 - South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women - 1st match - 10 February 2023

The 1st match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2023 will take place between South Africa  and Sri Lanka Women on the 10th of February, 2023 at the Newlands Stadium, Cape Town.

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South Africa Women Form Guide:

South Africa Women have been in an ordinary form in T20 cricket. Although they had beaten India Women in the Finals of the recently concluded Women's Tri Series held in South Africa, they could not perform well in the Commonwealth Games 2022. They will be missing the services of Dane Van Niekerk. It will really hamper their chances in the upcoming event.


Players to look out for in South Africa Women:

1. Marizanne Kapp - She is the backbone for South Africa Women bowling as well as batting. Based on her current form, she is likely to leave a big impact in the Women's T20 World Cup, 2023.

2. Lara Goodall- The left handed batter is a consistent performer for South Africa Women in T20 cricket. If she gets going in the tournament, South Africa Women will have a great chance of qualifying for the next rounds.


Sri Lanka Women Form Guide:

Sri Lanka have been in tremendous form lately. They have registered victory in 3 out of the last 5 matches played. They can spring a surprise or two in the tournament and are capable of going a long way.


Players to look out for in Sri Lanka Women:

1. Chamari Athapaththu- She is the torch bearer of the Women's cricket in Sri Lanka. Chamari is the top batter for Sri Lanka Women and is expected to do well in the World Cup.

2. Oshadi Ranasinghe- She can provide breakthroughs when needed and usna consistent performer with the ball for Sri Lanka Women.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

Sri Lanka Women:

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Oshadi Ranasinghe, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Vishmi Gunaratne, Tharika Sewwandi, Ama Kanchana, Sathya Sandeepani

South Africa Women:

Sune Luus (c), Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Lara Goodall, Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, Tazmin Brits, Masabata Klaas, Laura Wolvaardt, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Delmi Tucker.

Cricket  Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka Women

Who will win?-  South Africa Women

Top Batter (Runs Score) – Lara Goodall (South Africa Women), Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Marizanne Kapp (South Africa Women), Oshadi Ranasinghe (Sri Lanka Women)

Most Sixes – Lara Goodall (South Africa Women), Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women)

Player of the Match- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa Women)

Team Scores Batting first – South Africa Women 145+, Sri Lanka Women 130+

Match Handicap:  South Africa Women

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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