South Africa vs Netherlands Women's T20 World Cup match today: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, weather update
South Africa Women enter their T20 World Cup clash against the Netherlands Women as overwhelming favourites, having won all eight previous meetings between the two sides across white-ball cricket. Unlike the South African men's team, which suffered shocking World Cup defeats to the Netherlands in 20
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South Africa Women enter their T20 World Cup clash against the Netherlands Women as overwhelming favourites, having won all eight previous meetings between the two sides across white-ball cricket.
Unlike the South African men's team, which suffered shocking World Cup defeats to the Netherlands in 2022 and 2023, the women's side has maintained a perfect record against the Dutch.
Today Women's T20 World Cup match: Pitch report - County Ground, BristolThe County Ground in Bristol features a balanced surface that tends to favor the chasing team as the match progresses.
The track offers a consistent, true bounce.
While it starts balanced, the surface settles and becomes increasingly flat and easier to bat on later in the game.
Chasing is heavily favored.
Teams chasing have won all three World Cup matches at this ground so far this tournament.South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women head-to-headTotal Matches Played: 8South Africa Women Won: 8Netherlands Women Won: 0South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women predicted playing XISouth Africa Women Probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk, Sinalo Jafta, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko MlabaNetherlands Women Probable XI: Heather Siegers, Phebe Molkenboer, Babette de Leede (capt), Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Iris Zwilling, Myrthe van den Raad, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers, Isabel van der WoningSouth Africa Women vs Netherlands Women toss timingThe South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will take place on Thursday, June 25, at the County Ground, Bristol.
The contest will start at 11:00 PM IST/ 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM local time.
The toss will be held 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start.County Ground, Bristol weather updateThe weather at the County Ground in Bristol today is expected to be clear, hot, and sunny, with no threat of rain interrupting the match.
An intense heatwave across the region means extreme heat will be a major factor during play.
At the scheduled match time (6:30 PM local time), temperatures will hover around a scorching 34°C to 36°C, with a real-feel temperature making it feel as high as 39°C to 40°C.ICC Women's T20 World Cup Live Streaming details:The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports(TV), while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.
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