The ninth match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature England facing South Africa at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday evening.

Both teams enter the contest riding high after commanding victories, with England defeating Bangladesh and South Africa overcoming the West Indies.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: EN-W vs SA-W

• Date and Time: October 7: 02:00 pm GMT / 06:00 pm local/ 07:30 pm IST
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for its unique features, including short boundaries and a generally slow pitch. These characteristics create a challenging environment for both batters and bowlers. The pitch, often lacking pace, can make stroke play difficult. However, the proximity of the boundaries often leads to high-scoring games. This combination encourages teams to adopt strategic approaches, particularly when it comes to the toss. Captains who win the toss often prefer to bowl first, taking advantage of the early conditions.

EN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones
  
• Batters: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits
  
• All-rounders: Nat Schiver-Brunt, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp
  
• Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Nonkululeko Mlaba

EN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain

• Choice 1: Nat Schiver-Brunt (c), Marizanne Kapp (vc)
• Choice 2: Sophie Ecclestone (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)

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EN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Backups

Sune Luus, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Ayabonga Khaka

EN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 7, 02:00 pm GMT)

Squads

England: Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Seshnie Naidu, Mieke de Ridder

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.