South Africa Women and Ireland Women meet again at St George’s Park in Gqeberha for the second ODI on December 16, 2025. The Proteas already lead the series 1-0 after securing a seven-wicket win in the first match. They made short work of Ireland’s total, chasing it down with more than ten overs to spare. South Africa’s looking to seal the series early, while Ireland fights to keep their hopes alive in this three-match run.
Right now, South Africa’s in great shape. The partnership between Sune Luus and Miane Smit won them the first match. Luus finished unbeaten on 66, Smit right there with her on 56 not out. Their bowlers did their job too, with Nonkululeko Mlaba picking up three wickets.
Ireland started okay, but their innings just fizzled out in the middle. Sarah Forbes made 42, Rebecca Stokell held on for 39 not out, but they just couldn’t build the partnerships they needed. Losing captain Gaby Lewis early really set them back.
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women 2nd ODI Match Preview
This is the first time St George’s Park hosts a Women’s ODI. The ground sits right by the ocean and has seen plenty of cricket history. Lately, teams chasing here have won seven out of the last ten ODIs. Early on, the pitch has some bounce and rewards fast bowlers, so batters need to dig in and work for their runs. First innings scores usually hover around 151.
South Africa has dominated this matchup. Out of 21 ODIs against Ireland, they’ve won 19, lost just once, with one no result. They’re coming off a 2-0 win in the T20I series too, led by the steady Laura Wolvaardt. The Proteas have experience and depth, while Ireland has had a rough year, losing seven of their last eleven matches before this tour. Ireland and Gaby Lewis need something big to turn things around.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa Women vs Ireland Women |
| Date | 16th December, 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 AM Local / 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Tournament | Ireland Women’s Tour of South Africa 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Pace-friendly surface with bounce |
| Average Score | 160 runs |
| Favours | Teams batting second |
| Surface | Hard and consistent for pace bowling |
| Wicket Distribution | Fast bowlers dominate early, spinners struggle |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions |
| Toss Factor | Chasing teams have a better success rate |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | High 24°C / Low 17°C |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind Speed | 17-20 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Overall | Clear to partly sunny, perfect for cricket |
Toss Prediction
St George’s Park has a pretty clear trend: teams batting second have won seven of the last ten ODIs here. Fast bowlers get early help, so runs are hard to come by at first. Batting usually gets easier as the game goes on, and the bounce stays true, which suits players who like to play their shots. Teams that reach 200 or more generally win here, but if you post fewer than 180, it’s tough to defend.
Most likely, whoever wins the toss will want to bowl first, take advantage of those fresh conditions, and then chase with a clear target in sight.
Injury Updates
South Africa: No injury problems reported. The team looks fit and ready. Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus are all available. The squad has good depth in both batting and bowling.
Ireland: No significant injuries, but the team needs better performances. They must find ways to build partnerships and better support their captain. The bowling attack needs to strike early and maintain pressure.
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South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Head-to-Head Records
South Africa dominates this matchup with 19 wins against just one loss in 21 ODI meetings. The recent form also heavily favors the Proteas.
Last Five Matches
- SA Women won by seven wickets (with 61 balls remaining) 13-Dec-2025
- SA Women won by 189 runs 17-Jun-2022
- SA Women won by nine wickets (with 68 balls remaining) 14-Jun-2022
- SA Women won by nine wickets (with 204 balls remaining) 11-Jun-2022
- SA Women won by 120 runs, 19-May-2017
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) | The SA captain scored 950 runs at 52.77 average in 2025, the best ODI batter |
| Sune Luus (Vice Captain) | All-rounder scored 66* and took one wicket in the first ODI, 143 ODIs of experience |
| Orla Prendergast | Ireland’s best all-rounder can change games with bat and ball |
| Miane Smit | Young star scored 56* in the opening match, adding balance |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | Left-arm spinner took 3/43 in first ODI, wicket-taker in middle overs |
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