South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women Prediction & Preview – T20 World Cup 24th Match
Match summary
South Africa Women face Netherlands Women in Bristol. Our preview covers recent form, conditions, expected scores and a predicted winner.
Match details
| Match | South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women, 24th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | South Africa Women |
| Toss pick | South Africa Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
South Africa Women and the Netherlands Women meet at Bristol on an evening when the heat is likely to be as big a talking point as the cricket. South Africa have had a mixed tournament: they were bowled out for 107 by Australia, but beat Pakistan after Pakistan failed to defend 126, and then overhauled India’s 158/7 with five balls to spare.
The Netherlands have found it tough. They lost by six wickets to Bangladesh and then by 95 runs to India, bowled out for 114 chasing 210. Captain Babette de Leede has been the standout with a 50 off 45 balls in the opener, and Heather Siegers and Phebe Molkenboer have added runs, while Caroline de Lange leads their wicket-takers.
The County Ground’s consistent bounce suits batters who settle, and South Africa’s power should help them aim at a total above 170 if they bat first. Fast bowlers could get a little movement early, so the powerplay will shape both innings. Spin may become more useful later as the surface wears.
For the Netherlands, the plan is clear: take wickets early, cut off South Africa’s momentum, and hope for a big contribution from de Leede. Fielding and death-over execution could decide a tight game, but our preview expects South Africa to win.
The County Ground usually offers good batting conditions with consistent bounce. Fast bowlers may find some movement with the new ball in the early overs, and batters who settle can score freely in the middle overs. Spinners could find some grip as the surface wears, especially in the second innings.
Hot, sunny and dry conditions are expected for the 6:30 pm local start, with virtually no chance of rain, so a full game looks very likely. Heat and hydration may be a factor for players.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–170 | – |
| Second innings | 140–160 | – |
South Africa Women
South Africa have powerful batting for Bristol’s good surface, while the Netherlands have lost heavily and need early wickets.
Toss pick: South Africa Women
FAQ
Who is favoured in South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women?
Our preview picks South Africa Women, whose batting is well suited to Bristol’s good surface.
What score is competitive at Bristol?
Around 165 should be competitive, while anything above 175 could be hard to chase.
What do the Netherlands need to do?
They need early wickets to stop South Africa building momentum, plus better efforts from their top order after earlier heavy defeats.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.