South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Match Prediction, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match between SA-W vs IRE-W?

South Africa Women (SA W) will take on Ireland Women (IRE W) in the first ODI of the three-match series on Saturday, December 13, at Buffalo Park in East London. The South African side comes into the ODI series on the back of a 2-0 win in the three-match T20I series.

The South African ODI squad is largely unchanged since their last outing in the Women’s World Cup 2025, with Laura Wolvaardt leading the team. Key players like Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, and Nonkululeko Mlaba are part of a formidable unit aiming to continue their winning momentum and claim the ODI series.

Meanwhile, Ireland Women will look to bounce back after their T20I series loss. Led by Gaby Lewis, the squad includes Laura Delany, Amy Hunter, and Jane Maguire, forming a competitive side eager to make a mark in the ODI series and finish their tour on a high note.

Match Details

East London, Buffalo Park Pitch Report

The pitch at Buffalo Park in East London is expected to favour the batters. Teams winning the toss would do well to bat first, with the average total at the venue hovering around 230. Batters are advised to be patient at the crease and build their innings steadily. Bowlers, on the other hand, will need to maintain tight lines and lengths, as wickets are likely to come for those who bowl with discipline.

SA W vs IRE W Head to Head in ODIs

SA W vs IRE W Predicted Playing 11s

South Africa Women:

Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nondumiso Shangase, Nadine De Klerk, Lara Goodall, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Dane van Niekerk, Eliz-mari Marx

Ireland Women:

Amy Hunter (wk), Ava Canning, Laura Delany, Gaby Lewis (c), Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Cara Murray, Clara McBride, Arlene Kelly, Sarah Forbes

SA W vs IRE W Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Laura Wolvaardt

Laura Wolvaardt has been in exceptional form in international cricket, particularly in the ODI format, consistently piling up big runs. She finished as the highest run-scorer in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, amassing 571 runs, including two centuries and three half-centuries. Wolvaardt will be a key player to watch in this match and is expected to carry her excellent form into the clash against Ireland Women.

Probable Best Bowler: Nonkululeko Mlaba

Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba could prove to be a key bowler in this clash. She has claimed 51 wickets in ODIs so far, and the home conditions are expected to suit her well. Her 10-over spells could play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the match.

Today's Match prediction: South Africa to win the match