League: IPL
South Africa Women will square off with Sri Lanka Women in the third and final ODI of the series at Potchefstroom’s Senwes Park on Wednesday.
Following a rain-induced cancellation of the series opener, Sri Lanka suffered a setback in the second game, losing by 7 wickets. Eager to bounce back, they aim to level the series by securing a win in the final match.
In contrast, buoyed by their dominant performance in the previous game, the Proteas approach the match with confidence, seeking to clinch the series with a 2-0 victory.
Senwes Park is often regarded as a neutral ground in cricket owing to its equilibrium in conditions, which provide assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. The pitch at this venue usually offers a consistent bounce, facilitating aggressive shot-making opportunities for batsmen. However, it tends to limit seam movement, which can be disadvantageous for swing bowlers. As the match unfolds, the pitch may evolve into a more batter-friendly surface, potentially favouring teams tasked with chasing a target.
Choice 1: Marizanne Kapp (c), Chamari Athapaththu (vc)
Choice 2: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Nadine de Klerk (vc)
Sune Luus, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Delmi Tucker, Tazmin Brits
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Lara Goodall, Delmi Tucker, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Eliz-mari Marx, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Tumi Sekhukhune, Karabo Meso
Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Oshadi Ranasinghe, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Prasadani Weerakkody, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Imesha Dulani, Kawya Kavindi