South Africa Women face Ireland Women at The Wanderers in Johannesburg for the final ODI on December 19, 2025. The Proteas already wrapped up the series 2-0 and now have their eyes on a clean sweep. Ireland, on the other hand, just wants to avoid leaving empty-handed.
Honestly, South Africa looks untouchable right now. Laura Wolvaardt tore through the last game, racking up 124 runs off 111 balls. She hit her century in just 52 balls—the fastest ever by a South African woman. Sune Luus chipped in with 114, and Dane van Niekerk smashed 88 from just 47 balls. Altogether, they pushed South Africa to a massive 375.
Ireland tried to keep up. Orla Prendergast fought hard for her 97 from 86 balls. Amy Hunter got 62, and Gaby Lewis added 45. But they finished at 301—short by 74 runs—and just couldn’t keep South Africa in check.
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women 3rd ODI Match Preview
The Wanderers is hosting its second-ever Women’s ODI. The last game here was all fireworks, with South Africa hammering 375. Usually, teams batting first score around 241, but lately, totals have ballooned.
History is not on Ireland’s side; out of 21 ODIs between these two, South Africa has won 19. Ireland’s managed just one win. If they want to change the story, Captain Gaby Lewis and her team need to pull off something remarkable.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa Women vs Ireland Women |
| Date | 19th December, 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 PM Local / 4:30 PM IST |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Tournament | Ireland Women’s Tour of South Africa 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly surface with true bounce |
| Average Score | 241 runs |
| Favours | Teams batting second historically |
| Surface | Consistent bounce favors stroke-play |
| Wicket Distribution | Fast bowlers get early help, and spinners are effective in the middle overs |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions expected |
| Toss Factor | Batting first or chasing are both viable options |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | High 24°C / Low 14°C |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 49% |
| Overall | Partly cloudy with possible early showers |
Toss Prediction
The pitch at The Wanderers has its quirks. Batting first has worked seven times, while chasing teams have won ten. The surface gives fast bowlers some early zip, but batting gets easier as the game rolls on. Batting first or chasing are both viable options.
Boundaries are around 65-70 meters, so big shots are always possible. Teams passing 250 usually come out on top. The team that wins the toss will probably want to bat first and put up a considerable number.
Injury Updates
South Africa Women: No injury problems.
Ireland: No significant injuries.
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South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Head-to-Head Records
South Africa owns this matchup, 19 wins out of 21. Their current form only makes them look stronger. Ireland’s got a mountain to climb. Ireland’s managed just one win.
Last Five Matches
- SA Women won by 74 runs 16-Dec-2025
- SA Women won by 7 wickets (with 61 balls remaining) 13-Dec-2025
- SA Women won by 189 runs 17-Jun-2022
- SA Women won by 9 wickets (with 68 balls remaining) 14-Jun-2022
- SA Women won by 9 wickets (with 204 balls remaining) 11-Jun-2022
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) | SA captain scored 155 runs at 77.50 average, fastest century in SA Women’s ODI history (52 balls) |
| Sune Luus (Vice Captain) | All-rounder leads series with 180 runs, scored 114 in second ODI, spin bowling option |
| Orla Prendergast | Ireland’s best all-rounder with 125 runs, nearly won the second ODI with 97 off 86 balls. |
| Dane van Niekerk | Smashed 88 off 47 balls in a comeback, providing power hitting and off-spin |
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