South Africa vs Ireland Women 1st T20I Predictions - Wolvaardt to overpower the upbeat Irish
South Africa Women's cricket team is poised to secure a win against Ireland, with Laura Wolvaardt likely to emerge as the top scorer. Bets are also on Amy Hunter to be the standout performer for Ireland Women. The match is expected to see a total under 271.5 runs. This preview highlights key player predictions and betting odds for enthusiasts looking to place informed bets.
- Laura Wolvaardt (571 runs, ave 71.37) topped the WODI World Cup runs list.
- Amy Hunter scored 63 off 50 balls against the Barbados Royals Women.
- Can South Africa Women continue their World Cup form to beat Ireland?
Laura Wolvaardt was the leading runscorer in the recent World Cup (Getty Images).
South Africa vs Ireland Women Predictions
South Africa had a brilliant ODI World Cup and should have no difficulty crushing an Ireland side that have won their last five games in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Division 1 Qualifier series. Ireland are ranked down in 9th place on the ICC team rankings, five below top-four placed South Africa.
- South Africa vs Ireland Women Predictions
- Head-to-Head
- South Africa Women Form
- Ireland Women Form
- South Africa vs Ireland Women Team News & Squads
- South Africa Women’s Laura Wolvaardt has scored 41, 51, 22 & 49 in her last 4 innings.
- South Africa Women’s Tazmin Brits has scored 55*, 45 & 23 in her last 5 innings.
- Ireland Women’s Amy Hunter has scored 34, 27, 63 & 29 in her last 5 innings.
- Ireland Women’s Orla Prendergast has scored 49, 46 & 67 in her last 5 innings.
Head-to-Head
South Africa have won three and lost two of their last five T20Is against Ireland, including the last two T20Is on the bounce.
South Africa Women Form
Due to their WODI preparations the Proteas have only played three T20Is in 2025. They won the 1st T20I, only to lose the series 2-1 to the West Indies in June.
Laura Wolvaardt (1st, 571 runs) and Tazmin Brits (12th, 235 runs) both starred with the bat in the WODI series. Nadine de Klerk (208 runs, 10 sixes) was the big-hitting star of the World Cup, with big runs also coming from Marizanne Kapp (208 runs), Sune Luus (183) and Chloe Tryon (176).
Kapp has just one big score in the recent Big Bash (93*), but has figures of 2/31, 2/29 and 1/37 in her last four matches. She was joint 7th in the World Cup wicket-taking list, one behind Nonkululeko Mlaba, who was joint 5th with 13 wickets in the tournament.
Ireland Women Form
Ireland Women made it six wins from their last six T20Is as they topped their group in the T20 World Cup Europe Division 1 Qualifier series.
In their most recent match against Italy, Amy Hunter scored 62 off 51 balls in a second-wicket stand of 139 with Laura Delany (97 off 57 balls).
Freya Sargent (3/38) and Lara McBride (2/23) ran through the Italian top-order to set up a 33-run win and secure their 100% win record in the qualifiers.
South Africa vs Ireland Women Team News & Squads
The big news is that former Proteas skipper Dane van Niekerk is set to make her return to international cricket in the series.
"I want to prove something to myself. That's the main goal - just proving to myself that I can really tick those boxes that I want to tick. I know if I tick those boxes, I will contribute to the team, hopefully in winning situations. That's what it's all about for me," said Van Niekerk during the pre-tour training camp in Cape Town.
"I didn't think the day would come. It means a lot. It means the world. I got my national kit again, and it felt like it was my clothes for the first time. I got a new helmet as well. I was like a child. That's what it means to me to be here."
South Africa T20I squad: Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon, Faye Tunnicliffe, Dane van Niekerk.
Ireland will be captained by first-choice skipper Gaby Lewis, and she will have at her disposal her country’s best and brightest players, notably Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Arlene Kelly and Amy Hunter.
Ireland’s T20I' squad: Gaby Lewis (capt), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell
Verdict
I am backing South Africa Women to win. I am also backing Laura Wolvaardt to top score for South Africa Women.
Amy Hunter is a good bet to top score for Ireland Women.
Amy Hunter is a good bet to top score for Ireland Women.
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