County Ground Bristol hosts one of the more lopsided Group A match-ups, but don’t be fooled by the rankings gap.
South Africa, fresh off a stunning win over India, are chasing a semi-final berth. Netherlands, in their first-ever T20 World Cup, have shown in three matches they can compete.
This is South Africa’s game to win, but Netherlands have earned the right to make it uncomfortable.
SA-W vs NED-W Match Info — ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Match 24
South Africa Women and Netherlands Women meet in Match 24 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both sides will be aiming to collect valuable points as the tournament moves into a crucial stage.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 24th Match, Group A — ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Teams | South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women |
| Date | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Time | 6:30 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol, England |
| SA Captain | Laura Wolvaardt |
| NED Captain | Babette de Leede |
| Live TV (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar |
SA-W vs NED-W Win Probability & Match Odds
South Africa arrive on the back of two wins, including Marizanne Kapp’s 81* off 45 against India, one of the great T20 World Cup chasing knocks. Their bowling, led by recalled veteran Shabnim Ismail and Kapp, is one of the most experienced attacks in this competition.
Netherlands have lost all three matches but by narrowing margins, nearly beating Bangladesh, posting 139 against Australia, with de Leede scoring a fifty in two of three innings. They are improving with every game.
Win probability: South Africa Women 80% — Netherlands Women 20%
That 20% is not nothing. De Leede’s batting, Zwilling’s three wickets against Australia, and Bristol’s seam conditions mean the Dutch can cause damage early. If SA’s powerplay misfires, this match stays open.
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| South Africa Women | ~80% |
| Netherlands Women | ~20% |
Toss Prediction for SA-W vs NED-W at County Ground Bristol
Bristol offers early seam movement, especially under lights, before settling into a reliable batting surface mid-innings. Dew is a factor in evening games here, which could aid the chasing side later in the second innings.
The toss winner is likely to bowl first, exploit early seam, then chase on a flatter surface.
Toss Prediction: Bowl first.
County Ground Bristol Pitch Report for SA-W vs NED-W
Bristol has produced everything from 98 all out to 162/6 in this tournament, early seam is the constant, with the surface settling for batters from the 10th over. Evening dew can shift the dynamic towards the chasing team in the back half of the second innings.
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Compact; early seam under lights, flattens mid-innings |
| Pace Advantage | High in first 5–6 overs; Ismail and Kapp will relish this |
| Spin Role | Effective from 10th over; useful for Mlaba and van Niekerk |
| Batting | Moderate scoring; par total 145–160 at Bristol |
| Toss Preference | Bowl first — exploit seam early, chase on a flatter surface |
| Rain Risk | Moderate — Bristol evening; monitor before finalising teams |
Fantasy Implication: Kapp is the standout all-round pick, pace wickets early, batting in the middle order, and in career-defining form. De Leede is the Netherlands must-have after two T20I fifties this tournament. Ismail’s pace under Bristol’s lights makes her the best bowling differential of the fixture.
South Africa Women Probable Playing XI
South Africa are expected to be unchanged from the India win, with Kapp’s Player of the Match performance cementing the XI’s confidence. Wolvaardt anchors the top order, Brits was her ideal foil in a 97-run stand against India, and Ismail’s comeback at 37 has been one of the tournament’s great stories.
| Player | Role | Fantasy Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | Opener | ★★★★★ |
| Tazmin Brits | Batter | ★★★★ |
| Annerie Dercksen | Batter | ★★★ |
| Marizanne Kapp | All-rounder | ★★★★★ |
| Nadine de Klerk | All-rounder | ★★★★ |
| Chloe Tryon (wk) | WK-Batter | ★★★★ |
| Dane van Niekerk | All-rounder | ★★★★ |
| Sune Luus | Spin | ★★★ |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | Spin | ★★★ |
| Ayabonga Khaka | Pace | ★★★ |
| Shabnim Ismail | Pace | ★★★★★ |
Why Marizanne Kapp is the must-have pick: Her 81* off 45 vs India, second-highest score in Women’s T20 World Cup chase history, came at 25/2. She also bowled 2/27 in the same match. On a Bristol surface that assists pace early, she is the only realistic captain pick in all leagues.
Why Shabnim Ismail is the key bowling pick: SA’s all-time leading WT20I wicket-taker reversed her retirement at 37 and hasn’t disappointed. Her pace generates bounce on Bristol’s grassy surface, and against a Netherlands top order that has lost wickets in clusters in all three matches, she is a near-certainty to contribute.
Why Laura Wolvaardt is essential: SA’s captain averages 38.6 in WT20Is this year and anchored the India chase with a composed start. Against Netherlands’ bowling, which conceded 219 to Australia, she has a very high batting ceiling at Bristol.
Why Dane van Niekerk is the all-round differential: Her leg-spin suits Bristol’s slower evening surface, she brings batting depth at No. 7, and she is a smart GL pick at lower ownership than Kapp or Ismail.
Netherlands Women Probable Playing XI
Netherlands are expected to be unchanged, with Babette de Leede the heartbeat of the side in all departments. Caroline de Lange is their most reliable spinner, Iris Zwilling showed genuine pace quality with 3/52 against Australia, and the side has competed hard in every match of their debut campaign.
| Player | Role | Fantasy Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Phebe Molkenboer | Opener | ★★★ |
| Heather Siegers | Opener | ★★★ |
| Babette de Leede (c) | Batter/Bowler | ★★★★★ |
| Sterre Kalis | Batter | ★★★★ |
| Robine Rijke | Batter | ★★★ |
| Frédérique Overdijk | All-rounder | ★★★ |
| Iris Zwilling | All-rounder | ★★★★ |
| Caroline de Lange | Spin | ★★★★ |
| Silver Siegers | Pace | ★★★ |
| Isabel van der Woning | Pace | ★★★ |
| Myrthe van den Raad | Pace | ★★★ |
Why Babette de Leede is Netherlands’ must-have pick: Two T20I fifties this tournament, 38 vs Bangladesh before a run-out ended her, and 56* in her milestone 100th T20I vs Australia. She has shown she can bat against world-class pace and is the best GL captain differential for Netherlands.
Why Iris Zwilling is the bowling differential: 3/52 against Australia, one of the most destructive T20 batting lineups in the world — generating real bounce at pace. On a Bristol surface that aids seam early, she can take early SA wickets at very low fantasy ownership.
Why Sterre Kalis is the batting pick: Her 44 off 35 against Australia, part of a 96-run third-wicket stand with de Leede — was Netherlands’ best batting display this tournament. She hits cleanly and rotates well; a smart GL batting punt.
Why Caroline de Lange is the GL bowling pick: 2/27 against Bangladesh showed her slow left-arm spin works on English surfaces. Bristol slows for spinners from the tenth over, making her Netherlands’ best bowling option against SA’s middle order.
SA-W vs NED-W Dream11 Prediction Team

SA-W vs NED-W Head-to-Head Record
This is the first Women’s T20I meeting between South Africa and Netherlands at a World Cup. Netherlands are making their maiden appearance at the top table in 2026, so there is no meaningful prior head-to-head at this level to draw on.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Women’s T20I Meetings | First World Cup meeting |
| South Africa Record | Two-time T20 World Cup finalists (2023, 2024) |
| Netherlands Record | T20 World Cup debut — maiden edition, 2026 |
| Notable Trend | SA have beaten qualifier nations convincingly in previous editions |
| Dutch Trend | Improving each game; 139 vs Australia showed genuine quality |
South Africa’s pedigree and depth make them heavy favourites, but Netherlands have shown across three games they will not simply roll over at a World Cup.
Our Prediction: South Africa Win — Comfortably But Not Easily
Bottom line: SA have the class, depth, and momentum to win decisively, but Netherlands will test them.
Why South Africa Win
Kapp, Ismail, and van Niekerk form a bowling unit that troubled India’s world-class batting, they will handle Netherlands’ debut side with authority. Wolvaardt, Brits, and Tryon cover all three batting phases in a way Netherlands’ bowling cannot contain. If Ismail takes two early wickets, the match is effectively over by the tenth over.
Why Netherlands Can Win
De Leede has proven she can build big innings against any attack. Zwilling’s pace can generate early wickets if Bristol’s seam assists. Netherlands recovered from difficult starts in all three matches — if they restrict SA to under 130, anything becomes possible.
Final Verdict
South Africa should win comfortably, but Bristol’s seam and Netherlands’ improving form suggest the margin won’t be massive. Expect a lower-scoring evening game that suits SA’s bowling depth.
Predicted Winner: South Africa Women — by 30–40 runs or 5–6 wickets.
SA-W vs NED-W Dream11 Quick Reference Card
| Pick | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Must-Have Players | Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail, Babette de Leede |
| Safe Captain | Marizanne Kapp |
| Grand League Captain | Babette de Leede |
| Vice-Captain (All Leagues) | Laura Wolvaardt / Shabnim Ismail |
| Best Netherlands Pick | Babette de Leede |
| Key Differential | Iris Zwilling, Dane van Niekerk |
| Players to Monitor | No injury concerns confirmed for either side |
| Rain Watch | MODERATE — Bristol evening; check forecast before finalising |
| Ideal Team Count (GL) | 4–6 teams with varied captains |
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