SA-W vs IRE-W Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I, 5th Dec 2025: South Africa Women and Ireland Women will clash in the 1st T20I of the Ireland Women’s tour of South Africa 2025. The exciting fixture takes place at Newlands on December 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM IST. Looking for the best SA-W vs IRE-W Dream11 prediction? Explore fantasy cricket tips, match preview, expert analysis, and probable playing XI.
SA-W vs IRE-W Match Details
| Team | South Africa Women (SA-W) vs Ireland Women (IRE-W) |
| Competition | Ireland Women’s tour of South Africa 2025 |
| Date & Time | December 5, 2025, 5:30 PM |
| Venue | Newlands |
| Live Stream | CSA YouTube Channel |
| Scorecard | SA-W vs IRE-W Live Score |
SA-W vs IRE-W Match Preview & Recent Records
South Africa Women hold a dominant historical record against Ireland Women, winning 11 out of 13 T20 International matches played between the two teams.
However, Ireland has shown improved form in recent times, winning 2 out of the last 5 encounters.
This 1st T20I at Newlands, Cape Town, marks South Africa’s first international series since their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final defeat, making it a crucial starting point for the new season.
| Matches | SA-W Won | IRE-W Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa Women’s Team News & Recent Form
Recent Form (T20I): South Africa has had a poor recent run in T20Is, losing four of their last five completed matches, including a 2-1 series defeat to West Indies. However, they were the runners-up in the recent ODI World Cup, indicating strong overall form.
Key Player Returns: The squad sees the return of star all-rounder Dane van Niekerk in the T20I setup, alongside the core group of players returning from the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
Batting Leaders: Captain Laura Wolvaardt is in excellent batting rhythm and will lead the top order. She is backed by experienced players like Sune Luus and the destructive power of Chloe Tryon.
Bowling Leaders: The attack will be spearheaded by pace all-rounder Marizanne Kapp (available for T20Is) and the accurate left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba, who has been consistently economical and a wicket-taker.
Strength: A full-strength squad playing on home soil, featuring world-class all-rounders and a formidable pace attack.
Team News: Due to the clash between the WBBL season and the start of the Ireland Women’s tour of South Africa (SA-W vs IRE-W T20I series), all four players have prioritised national duty – Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, and Nadine de Klerk.
Ireland Women’s Team News & Recent Form
Recent Form (T20I): Ireland is on a brilliant run of form, having won 11 out of 12 T20Is this season, albeit against lower-ranked teams in the T20 World Cup Europe Qualifiers. This series is a big test for their progress.
Batting Leaders: Captain Gaby Lewis has been in fine form, averaging nearly 58 in T20Is this year. She is supported by opener Amy Hunter, who had an outstanding run in the recent qualifiers.
All-rounders: Orla Prendergast is their key all-rounder, performing well with both bat and ball, and will be crucial for middle-overs momentum.
Bowling Leaders: Pacer Arlene Kelly has been the most consistent wicket-taker for Ireland this year, with an excellent average and economy rate. Laura Delany also provides vital overs.
Strength: A young, high-potential side with strong current form and confidence, looking to upset the hosts.
Also read – SA-W vs IRE-W Player Battle & Head to Head Team Stats in Women T20 – 2025
SA-W vs IRE-W Expected Playing XI & IN-form Players
| SA-W Probable XI | IRE-W Probable XI |
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IN-form Players For South Africa Women
- Top Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon
- Top Bowler: Nonkululeko Mlaba, Marizanne Kapp
IN-form Players For Ireland Women
- Top Batters: Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter
- Top Bowler: Arlene Kelly, Orla Prendergast
SA-W vs IRE-W Pitch Report & Weather Update for Newlands
Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at Newlands traditionally WOMEN T20 reads as Fast & Bounce, pacy track with bounce, fair for batters, with average purchase for spinners.
Live Weather Update - — Currently Few clouds. clear skies favour clean stroke-making in the powerplay. winds near 27.6 m/s can make aerial hitting riskier.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Fast & Bounce |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Average |
SA-W vs IRE-W Player Stats & Record for Newlands
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faye Tunnicliffe (WK) | 37.6 | 104 | 0 | 51,1,1,22,29 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Christina Coulter Reilly (WK) | 19.2 | 2 | 0 | 1,1,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Sinalo Jafta (WK) | 13.4 | 21 | 0 | 0,0,4,17,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Karabo Meso (WK) | 12.6 | 19 | 0 | 5,14,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (BAT) | 105.8 | 259 | 0 | 22,115,49,22,51 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Gaby Lewis (BAT) | 52.6 | 107 | 0 | 19,30,36,21,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Rebecca Stokell (BAT) | 45 | 101 | 0 | 5,5,34,12,45 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Leah Paul (BAT) | 43.4 | 113 | 0 | 40,34,11,0,28 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (BAT) | 105.8 | 259 | 0 | 22,115,49,22,51 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Orla Prendergast (ALL) | 103.4 | 197 | 5 | 51,2,64,51,29 | 1,0,0,1,3 |
| Sune Luus (ALL) | 96.4 | 152 | 5 | 37,81,13,21,0 | 0,4,1,0,0 |
| Nadine de Klerk (ALL) | 60 | 64 | 4 | 7,0,25,25,7 | 0,1,0,0,3 |
| Amy Hunter (ALL) | 57.2 | 134 | 0 | 14,1,29,63,27 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Chloe Tryon (ALL) | 55.4 | 53 | 4 | 16,0,9,4,24 | 2,2,0,0,0 |
| Gaby Lewis (BAT) | 52.6 | 107 | 0 | 19,30,36,21,1 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Rebecca Stokell (BAT) | 45 | 101 | 0 | 5,5,34,12,45 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Alana Dalzell (BOWL) | 44.8 | 0 | 0 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Leah Paul (BAT) | 43.4 | 113 | 0 | 40,34,11,0,28 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Marizanne Kapp (ALL) | 42.4 | 24 | 3 | 16,0,0,6,2 | 0,0,0,1,2 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba (BOWL) | 42.4 | 0 | 5 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 1,2,0,2,0 |
| Aimee Maguire (BOWL) | 40.8 | 3 | 5 | 0,3,0,0,0 | 3,0,0,0,2 |
| Dane van Niekerk (ALL) | 40.6 | 101 | 0 | 41,21,27,0,12 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Faye Tunnicliffe (WK) | 37.6 | 104 | 0 | 51,1,1,22,29 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Annerie Dercksen (ALL) | 37.6 | 100 | 0 | 21,19,24,26,10 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ayabonga Khaka (BOWL) | 36.4 | 4 | 5 | 0,0,0,4,0 | 0,1,1,1,2 |
| Nondumiso Shangase (ALL) | 35.4 | 47 | 2 | 0,0,31,0,16 | 0,1,0,0,1 |
| Jane Maguire (BOWL) | 34.4 | 16 | 3 | 6,6,4,0,0 | 1,0,2,0,0 |
| Lara McBride (BOWL) | 33.4 | 1 | 5 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,2,1,1 |
| Cara Murray (BOWL) | 31.4 | 1 | 4 | 0,0,0,1,0 | 0,0,2,1,1 |
| Ava Canning (BOWL) | 30.8 | 8 | 3 | 0,3,0,4,1 | 0,1,1,0,1 |
| Masabata Klaas (BOWL) | 30.2 | 5 | 3 | 0,0,5,0,0 | 0,1,0,1,1 |
| Laura Delany (ALL) | 27.2 | 76 | 0 | 0,13,5,42,16 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Louise Little (ALL) | 20.2 | 35 | 0 | 13,22,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Christina Coulter Reilly (WK) | 19.2 | 2 | 0 | 1,1,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Arlene Kelly (BOWL) | 17.6 | 6 | 1 | 0,0,0,6,0 | 1,0,0,0,0 |
| Seshnie Naidu (BOWL) | 14.67 | 0 | 1 | 0,0,0 | 0,0,1 |
| Sinalo Jafta (WK) | 13.4 | 21 | 0 | 0,0,4,17,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Karabo Meso (WK) | 12.6 | 19 | 0 | 5,14,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana Dalzell (BOWL) | 44.8 | 0 | 0 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba (BOWL) | 42.4 | 0 | 5 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 1,2,0,2,0 |
| Aimee Maguire (BOWL) | 40.8 | 3 | 5 | 0,3,0,0,0 | 3,0,0,0,2 |
| Ayabonga Khaka (BOWL) | 36.4 | 4 | 5 | 0,0,0,4,0 | 0,1,1,1,2 |
| Jane Maguire (BOWL) | 34.4 | 16 | 3 | 6,6,4,0,0 | 1,0,2,0,0 |
| Lara McBride (BOWL) | 33.4 | 1 | 5 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,2,1,1 |
| Cara Murray (BOWL) | 31.4 | 1 | 4 | 0,0,0,1,0 | 0,0,2,1,1 |
| Ava Canning (BOWL) | 30.8 | 8 | 3 | 0,3,0,4,1 | 0,1,1,0,1 |
| Masabata Klaas (BOWL) | 30.2 | 5 | 3 | 0,0,5,0,0 | 0,1,0,1,1 |
| Arlene Kelly (BOWL) | 17.6 | 6 | 1 | 0,0,0,6,0 | 1,0,0,0,0 |
| Seshnie Naidu (BOWL) | 14.67 | 0 | 1 | 0,0,0 | 0,0,1 |
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction Today’s Match 2025
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Captain/Vice-Captain Tips
For Small League
Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Nadine de Klerk will be good options.
For Grand League
Players like Gaby Lewis, Chloe Tryon, Orla Prendergast, and Annerie Dercksen will be good differential picks.
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orla Prendergast (ALL) | 125.2 | 220 | 6 | 64,51,29,24,52 | 0,1,3,0,2 |
| Nondumiso Shangase (ALL) | 84.25 | 51 | 6 | 31,0,16,4 | 0,0,1,5 |
| Nadine de Klerk (ALL) | 83.8 | 115 | 5 | 25,25,7,43,15 | 0,0,3,2,0 |
| Marizanne Kapp (ALL) | 83 | 107 | 5 | 0,6,2,93,6 | 0,1,2,2,0 |
| Gaby Lewis (BAT) | 70.6 | 145 | 0 | 36,21,1,0,87 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Amy Hunter (ALL) | 67.2 | 156 | 0 | 29,63,27,34,3 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Laura Wolvaardt (BAT) | 60.2 | 161 | 0 | 49,51,41,16,4 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
FAQ – SA-W vs IRE-W Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For South Africa Women (SA-W)?
Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Marizanne Kapp will be the key players for Team SA-W.
Which are the Key Players For Ireland Women (IRE-W)?
Gaby Lewis, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, and Orla Prendergast will be the key players for Team IRE-W.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Newlands?
The Newlands pitch generally offers pace and bounce, initially favouring fast bowlers before becoming good for batting. Expect mostly sunny weather in Cape Town.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s SA-W vs IRE-W match?
Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Nadine de Klerk will be good options for C/VC.
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