Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women, 5th T20I
Bulawayo Blitz: Wolvaardt and Proteas Eye Complete Whitewash!
Match Overview: Can Zimbabwe Stop the Rampaging Proteas?
South Africa Women have asserted complete dominance in the ongoing T20 series against Zimbabwe Women, having secured three consecutive emphatic wins at Queens Sports Club. Led by a devastating batting display from Laura Wolvaardt and consistent spells from all rounder Annerie Dercksen, the visitors look unstoppable. Zimbabwe Women, meanwhile, are desperately seeking answers to halt their five match losing skid and salvage pride on home soil.
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
The Queens Sports Club pitch in Bulawayo has been excellent for stroke play, with an average score of 145 runs across recent matches. However, visiting teams have easily breached the 190-run barrier when batting first. Historically, pacers have enjoyed more success than spinners at this venue, picking up 32 wickets compared to 22 by slow bowlers over the last five fixtures. Expect good bounce and carry with true bounce on offer during the afternoon.
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: 26°C to 28°C
- Humidity: Around 35%
- Rain Probability: Under 5% (Clear skies expected)
- Wind: Light breeze around 12 km/h
With zero rain threat and low humidity, the conditions will remain consistent throughout both innings, favoring batting first to put scoreboard pressure.
Head to-Head and Form Guide
- Zimbabwe Women: LLLLL
- South Africa Women: WWWLW
- Head to-Head: South Africa Women lead 3-0 in recent meetings.
Key Fantasy Players to Watch
- Laura Wolvaardt: Fresh off a magnificent 126 off just 16 boundaries, the skipper remains the safest batter in your fantasy contests.
- Annerie Dercksen: A monster fantasy asset with 126.7 series average points, courtesy of 7 wickets including a 5-wicket haul and crucial lower order runs.
- Anneke Bosch: Averaging an astonishing 201 fantasy points per match with 148 runs and 2 wickets under her belt this series.
- Michelle Mavunga: The standout performer for Zimbabwe, averaging 79.7 fantasy points with 73 runs and 2 scalps across the series.
Probable Playing XIs
Zimbabwe Women
- Lorraine Pemhiwa
- Nyasha Gwanzura
- Kelis Ndhlovu
- Beloved Biza
- Loreen Tshuma
- Modester Mupachikwa
- Michelle Mavunga
- Christine Mutasa
- Loryn Phiri
- Nomvelo Sibanda
- Tendai Makusha
South Africa Women
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Miane Smit
- Nondumiso Shangase
- Faye Tunnicliffe
- Annerie Dercksen
- Kayla Reyneke
- Karabo Meso
- Eliz Mari Marx
- Caitlin Wyngaard
- Seshnie Naidu
- Ayanda Hlubi
Fantasy Strategy and Team Combinations
- Captaincy Picks: Annerie Dercksen, Laura Wolvaardt
- Vice Captaincy Picks: Anneke Bosch, Michelle Mavunga
- Differential Punts: Eliz Mari Marx, Tendai Makusha
- Team Balance: A 7-4 combination in favor of South Africa Women is ideal given their sheer dominance with both bat and ball.
South Africa Women in Zimbabwe ZIM vs SA players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM vs SA | 11 Sep - 05:00 PM | Bulawayo | ZIM Women |  ZIM-WZIM Women |  SA-W | 116/10 (19.3) | 117/4 (13.1) | SA Women SA Women won by 6 wickets (with 41 balls remaining) |
| ZIM vs SA | 13 Sep - 05:00 PM | Bulawayo | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 193/3 (20.0) | 129/7 (20.0) | SA Women SA Women won by 64 runs |
| ZIM vs SA | 15 Sep - 05:00 PM | Bulawayo | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 200/1 (20.0) | 120/10 (19.3) | SA Women SA Women won by 80 runs |
| ZIM vs SA | 17 Sep - 05:00 PM | Bulawayo | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 205/4 (20.0) | 125/5 (20.0) | SA Women SA Women won by 80 runs |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM vs SA | 11 Sep - 05:00 PM | Bulawayo | ZIM Women | ZIM-WZIM Women | SA-W | 116/10 (19.3) | 117/4 (13.1) | SA Women SA Women won by 6 wickets (with 41 balls remaining) |
| ZIM vs SA | 13 Sep - 05:00 PM | Bulawayo | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 193/3 (20.0) | 129/7 (20.0) | SA Women SA Women won by 64 runs |
| ZIM vs SA | 15 Sep - 05:00 PM | Bulawayo | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 200/1 (20.0) | 120/10 (19.3) | SA Women SA Women won by 80 runs |
| ZIM vs SA | 17 Sep - 05:00 PM | Bulawayo | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 205/4 (20.0) | 125/5 (20.0) | SA Women SA Women won by 80 runs |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM vs SA | 11 Sep - 05:00 PM | ZIM Women | ZIM-WZIM Women | SA-W | 116/10 (19.3) | 117/4 (13.1) | SA Women SA Women won by 6 wickets (with 41 balls remaining) |
| ZIM vs SA | 13 Sep - 05:00 PM | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 193/3 (20.0) | 129/7 (20.0) | SA Women SA Women won by 64 runs |
| ZIM vs SA | 15 Sep - 05:00 PM | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 200/1 (20.0) | 120/10 (19.3) | SA Women SA Women won by 80 runs |
| ZIM vs SA | 17 Sep - 05:00 PM | SA Women | SA-WSA Women | ZIM-W | 205/4 (20.0) | 125/5 (20.0) | SA Women SA Women won by 80 runs |
