South Africa Women will be aiming for a clean sweep when they face Ireland Women in the 3rd T20I at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. The Proteas have been unstoppable in this series, dominating both matches convincingly with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading from the front. After posting their highest-ever T20I total of 220/2 in the opening match and securing a 105-run victory, they followed up with another commanding 65-run win in Paarl. With the series already sealed 2-0.
Ireland’s only victory came back in June 2022, while the Proteas have won the last four consecutive matches, including comprehensive victories by 105 runs and 65 runs in the current series. This psychological edge, combined with home advantage, makes South Africa the overwhelming favorites heading into the final T20I.
SA-W vs IRE-W 3rd T20I Match Preview
Ireland Women, despite the series loss, will be desperate to salvage some pride and avoid a whitewash. Captain Gaby Lewis and her team have struggled to contain South Africa’s explosive batting lineup and have failed to build substantial partnerships in their chases.
However, with players like Orla Prendergast showing glimpses of form with her unbeaten 51 in the second match and Leah Paul contributing consistently, Ireland will hope for one last inspired performance. The visitors’ bowlers, particularly Aimee Maguire who has claimed 3 wickets in the series, will need to step up significantly to restrict the rampaging Proteas lineup at the batting-friendly Willowmoore Park.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa Women vs Ireland Women, 3rd T20I |
| Series | Ireland Women tour of South Africa 2025 |
| Date | Tuesday, December 10, 2025 |
| Time | 6:00 PM Local, 9:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Willowmoore Park, Benoni, South Africa |
Pitch Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly, Flat and Hard |
| Average Score | 176 runs (Last 5 T20s) |
| Pacers vs Spinners | Pacers 32 wickets, Spinners 17 wickets |
| Pace and Bounce | Good pace and bounce early, slows down later |
| Best Batting | First innings slightly advantageous |
| Spin Factor | Some assistance for spinners as match progresses |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning toss prefer to bowl first 80% of the time, but teams batting first have won 75% of matches |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 21°C at match start, ranging 16-27°C during the day |
| Humidity | 52% |
| Wind Speed | 6 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 5% – Minimal rain threat |
| Sky Conditions | Partly cloudy |
| Match Impact | Excellent conditions for cricket with no weather interruptions expected |
Toss Prediction
At Willowmoore Park, Benoni, the toss history over the last 5 years shows a clear preference for bowling first, with 80% of captains choosing to field after winning the toss. However, the pitch statistics reveal an interesting contradiction – teams batting first have actually won 75% of matches at this venue. The surface is batting-friendly with good pace and bounce early on, favoring stroke-makers and allowing batters to play shots freely. While the pitch does slow down as the match progresses, providing some assistance to spinners, setting a target has proven more successful than chasing at this ground.
Injury Updates
No major injuries reported. Both teams will be playing their strongest XI.
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Head-to-Head Records
SA beat IRE by 65 runs: 201/5 – 136/3 (07 Dec, 2025) at Boland Park, Paarl
SA beat IRE by 105 runs: 220/2 – 115/10 (05 Dec, 2025) at Newlands, Cape Tow
SA beat IRE by 8 wickets: 108/2 – 104/10 (08 Jun, 2022) at Pembroke Cricket Club, Sandymount, Dublin
SA beat IRE by 8 wickets: 107/2 – 106/7 (06 Jun, 2022) at Pembroke Cricket Club, Sandymount, Dublin
IRE beat SA by 10 runs: 143/7 – 133/7 (03 Jun, 2022) at Pembroke Cricket Club, Sandymount, Dublin
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| L Wolvaardt (Captain) | Scored 278 runs in 5 matches |
| S Luus (Vice Captain) | Scored 152 runs and took 5 wickets in 5 matches |
| Chloe Tryon | Took 4 wickets in 5 matches |
| Leah Paul | Scored 113 runs in 5 matches |
| Orla Prendergast | Scored 197 runs and took 5 wickets in 5 matches |
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