SA-W vs IRE-W, 2nd T20I, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between South Africa and Ireland?

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South Africa Women will look to seal the three-match T20I series when they face Ireland Women in the second encounter at Boland Park, Paarl, on Sunday, December 7.
Following a dominant 105-run victory in the opener, the hosts are full of confidence, thanks to strong contributions from captain Laura Wolvaardt, all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus, and the economy of spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. For Ireland, who are using this tour to prepare for the T20 World Cup Qualifier, the immediate focus is on top-order revival. They will rely on experienced players like Gaby Lewis, Laura Delany, and especially Orla Prendergast (who boasts excellent 2025 T20I numbers) to counter South Africa’s aggressive pace and bounce and eliminate the fielding errors that plagued them in Cape Town.
Matches played: 14 | South Africa Women won: 12 | Ireland Women won: 02 | No result: 0
The pitch at Boland Park offers good pace and bounce early in the innings, which allows fast bowlers to find success hitting hard lengths, especially if overhead conditions are cloudy or breezy. However, the surface gradually slows down as the match progresses, bringing wrist spinners and seam variations into play. Despite this slight slowing, the pitch remains good for stroke-making, rewarding batters who play disciplined, straight shots.
South Africa Women: Faye Tunnicliffe, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Annerie Dercksen
Ireland Women: Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Coulter Reilly, Louise Little, Ava Canning, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Arlene Kelly, Alana Dalzell, Cara Murray, Rebecca Stokell
Also READ: Fans react as Laura Wolvaardt’s century powers South Africa to commanding 105-run victory over Ireland in 1st T20I
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Match result: South Africa Women to win the contest
Also READ: WBBL|11 – Ellyse Perry’s record-breaking century seals Sydney Sixers’ playoff return
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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