Ireland Women tour of South Africa 2025 | 16-Dec-2025 01:30 PM | St Georges Park
RSAW 375/6 (50) CRR: 6.29
IREW 301/10 (47.5) CRR: 6.29
South Africa Women won by 74 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Maguire* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leah Jones* | 6.5 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 7.02 |
| Tumi Sekhukhune | 9 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 6 |
Last Wicket:Cara Murray c Karabo Meso b Leah Jones 6(7) - 301/10 in 47.5 ov.
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women
South Africa Women — Innings 1 (375/6 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) c Rebecca Stokell b Aimee Maguire | 124 | 111 | 19 | 0 | 111.71 | |
| Tazmin Brits lbw b Jane Maguire | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Lara Goodall b Aimee Maguire | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Sune Luus c Aimee Maguire b Arlene Kelly | 114 | 113 | 13 | 1 | 100.88 | |
| van Niekerk c Leah Paul b Jane Maguire | 88 | 47 | 13 | 3 | 187.23 | |
| Miane Smit c Orla Prendergast b Jane Maguire | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Karabo Meso (wk) not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 3 | Wides: 18 | Total: 26 | |||||
| Total | 375 | 6 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Shangase, Eliz-mari Marx, Leah Jones, Sekhukhune | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orla Prendergast | 10 | 1 | 86 | 0 | 8.6 |
| Jane Maguire | 10 | 0 | 75 | 3 | 7.5 |
| Arlene Kelly | 10 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 5.9 |
| Aimee Maguire | 10 | 0 | 69 | 2 | 6.9 |
| Cara Murray | 6 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Laura Delany | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Wolvaardt & Tazmin Brits | 17 | 32 |
| Wolvaardt & Goodall | 42 | 34 |
| Wolvaardt & Luus | 179 | 155 |
| van Niekerk & Luus | 117 | 69 |
| van Niekerk & Miane Smit | 11 | 6 |
| van Niekerk & Karabo Meso | 9 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tazmin Brits | 5.2 | 17 |
| 2 | Lara Goodall | 10.6 | 59 |
| 3 | Laura Wolvaardt | 36.5 | 238 |
| 4 | Sune Luus | 48.2 | 355 |
| 5 | Miane Smit | 49.2 | 366 |
| 6 | van Niekerk | 49.6 | 375 |
Ireland Women — Innings 2 (301/10 in 47.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Forbes c Leah Jones b Eliz-mari Marx | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gaby Lewis (c) c Tazmin Brits b Shangase | 45 | 52 | 8 | 0 | 86.54 | |
| Amy Hunter (wk) lbw b Shangase | 64 | 66 | 6 | 1 | 96.97 | |
| Orla Prendergast c Sune Luus b Miane Smit | 97 | 86 | 10 | 2 | 112.79 | |
| Laura Delany c Karabo Meso b Leah Jones | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Leah Paul c Eliz-mari Marx b Miane Smit | 36 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 100 | |
| Rebecca Stokell b Sekhukhune | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Arlene Kelly c Sune Luus b Leah Jones | 20 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Jane Maguire c Miane Smit b Sune Luus | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| Cara Murray c Karabo Meso b Leah Jones | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Aimee Maguire not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 17 | Total: 19 | |||||
| Total | 301 | 10 wkts, 47.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliz-mari Marx | 8 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 6.6 |
| Leah Jones | 6.5 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 7 |
| Tumi Sekhukhune | 9 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 6 |
| Sune Luus | 10 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Nondumiso Shangase | 7 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 7.4 |
| Miane Smit | 7 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 5.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Forbes & Gaby Lewis | 0 | 5 |
| Amy Hunter & Gaby Lewis | 77 | 76 |
| Amy Hunter & Prendergast | 93 | 96 |
| Delany & Prendergast | 1 | 4 |
| Leah Paul & Prendergast | 80 | 59 |
| Rebecca Stokell & Prendergast | 9 | 9 |
| Rebecca Stokell & Arlene Kelly | 4 | 7 |
| Jane Maguire & Arlene Kelly | 26 | 19 |
| Cara Murray & Arlene Kelly | 5 | 8 |
| Cara Murray & Aimee Maguire | 6 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah Forbes | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2 | Gaby Lewis | 13.3 | 77 |
| 3 | Amy Hunter | 29.3 | 170 |
| 4 | Laura Delany | 30.1 | 171 |
| 5 | Leah Paul | 39.6 | 251 |
| 6 | Orla Prendergast | 41.3 | 260 |
| 7 | Rebecca Stokell | 42.4 | 264 |
| 8 | Jane Maguire | 45.5 | 290 |
| 9 | Arlene Kelly | 47.1 | 295 |
| 10 | Cara Murray | 47.5 | 301 |
Match Info
| Match | South Africa Women vs Ireland Women |
|---|---|
| Series | Ireland Women tour of South Africa 2025 |
| Time | 16-Dec-2025 01:30 PM |
| Venue | St Georges Park Gqeberha |
| Seating Capacity | 19000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,JioHotstar |
Match Preview: South Africa Women vs Ireland Women (SA-W vs IR-W)
South Africa Women will face Ireland Women in a thrilling match on 16-Dec-2025 in Ireland Women tour of South Africa 2025. The match will be played at St Georges Park at 01:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,JioHotstar.
St Georges Park Pitch Report for SA-W vs IR-W Match 5 Match
The pitch at St George’s Park in Gqeberha is likely to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball; overcast skies may assist fast bowlers, while spinners could play a crucial role as the match progresses.
- First Session: Overcast skies and moisture in the air could help fast bowlers generate swing and seam movement.
- Batting: Batsmen who manage to navigate the initial movement can go on to play substantial innings, as conditions are expected to become more favorable for batting.
- Spin Bowling: As the pitch wears down, spinners will become increasingly significant and are likely to create opportunities to take wickets.
- Fast Bowlers: Fast bowlers may find an advantage early in the match, especially under overcast skies and when the new ball is in use.
- Top-order Batsmen: Top-order batters will need to exercise patience and handle the new ball with care to help their team reach a strong score in the first innings.
St Georges Park Weather Report Today
Weather in Gqeberha, ZA is cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 21°C on the match day with 91% humidity and 4.1 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
South Africa Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Ireland Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Ireland Women tour of South Africa 2025.
The pitch at St Georges Park is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. South Africa Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Ireland Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between South Africa Women batting and Ireland Women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will South Africa Women showcase its strengths, or will Ireland Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,JioHotstar on 16-Dec-2025 to find out the answer!
