South Africa Women will face Ireland Women in the 1st ODI match of the Ireland Women's Tour of South Africa 2025. Following their 2-0 T20I victory, the hosts will aim to maintain their momentum in the 50-over format.
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SA vs IRE Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Ireland Women Tour of South Africa 2025, 1st ODI

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, SA vs IRE, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best SA vs IRE today Dream11 team prediction.
SA vs IRE Match Preview
In recent years, South Africa Women have been dominant in 50-over cricket against Ireland Women, winning each of their last five meetings. South African women are set for the ODI series with a well-balanced squad that includes both experienced players and new talents.
Ireland Women will be eager to recover from their T20I series defeat in the ODIs. Their performance in 50-over matches has been outstanding, with four victories in their last five matches.
South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Match Details
| Series | Ireland Women's Tour of South Africa 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa Women vs Ireland Women, 1st ODI |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Buffalo Park |
| City | East London |
| Match Start Time | 1:30 PM IST, 13th December, 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
SA vs IRE Dream11 Team Today Stats
- The South African opener, Faye Tunnicliffe, scored the most runs for her team in their last match against Ireland Women. She scored 51 runs off 42 balls, including 7 fours. For the SA vs IRE Dream11 team prediction, she is a perfect choice.
- Left-arm offbreak bowler Chloe Tryon is the leading wicket-taker for the South African Women, as she took 2 wickets at an economy rate of 6.0. Our SA vs IRE Dream11 match prediction for today indicates that she will play an important role.
- The Ireland Women's middle-order batter Orla Prendergast scored the most runs for her team in their last match against the South Africans, as she scored 51 runs off 43 balls, including 6 boundaries. She is a great choice for the SA vs IRE Dream11 prediction for today's match.
- Left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire was the standout bowler for Ireland Women's in the last match, taking 3 wickets at an economy rate of 10.75. As per our prediction, she is a great choice for the SA vs IRE Dream11 team.
| Player | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|
| Faye Tunnicliffe (SA) | 51 Runs |
| Orla Prendergast (IRE) | 51 Runs |
| Chloe Tryon (SA) | 2 Wickets |
| Aimee Maguire (IRE) | 3 Wickets |
SA vs IRE Injury Update Today
Fans will be able to expect their favourite players and big performers to be included in their SA W vs IRE W Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both the South Africa Women's and the Ireland Women's teams are fully fit and available.
SA vs IRE Toss Prediction
We expect South Africa Women's to win the toss and may opt to bat first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bats first on this ground. Batting first could be an advantage in the SA vs IRE Dream11 prediction match today.
Record of Chasing Teams at Buffalo Park
The side that bats first has won all five women's ODIs played at Buffalo Park, suggesting that setting targets is the key to success here.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 0% |
SA-W vs IR-W Probable Playing 11
Both teams have players who have the capability of winning matches and should be considered for your SA vs IRE Dream11 team prediction. South Africa Women will be led by Laura Wolvaardt, and Ireland Women will be captained by Gaby Lewis.
| South Africa Women Playing XI | Ireland Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Faye Tunnicliffe | Amy Hunter (wk) |
| Sune Luus | Gaby Lewis (c) |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | Orla Prendergast |
| Dane van Niekerk | Laura Delany |
| Tazmin Brits | Leah Paul |
| Lara Goodall | Rebecca Stokell |
| Sinalo Jafta (wk) | Arlene Kelly |
| Leah Jones | Ava Canning |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | Georgina Dempsey |
| Tumi Sekhukhune | Aimee Maguire |
| Nondumiso Shangase | Jane Maguire |
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Highest Run Scorers & Highest Wicket Takers
- Laura Wolvaardt and Leah Paul have been the most successful runners for their teams in the T20I series, and fans are expecting them to perform similarly in this upcoming game.
- Sune Luus and Aimee Maguire are the top wicket-takers for their respective teams and are among the players who will make a difference in this upcoming game, according to the SA vs IRE Dream11 Prediction.
| Highest Run Scorers | Laura Wolvaardt and Leah Paul |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Sune Luus and Aimee Maguire |
SA vs IRE Captain & Vice Captain Choices
- Sune Luus and Laura Wolvaardt are the top candidates for captaincy in this match, as both of them are match-winners and have the potential to change the game with their match-winning performances.
- Nonkululeko Mlaba and Orla Prendergast are the ideal candidates for vice-captains. Both players have years of experience and will make great choices for the SA vs IRE Dream11 prediction match today.
| Captain | Sune Luus and Laura Wolvaardt |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Nonkululeko Mlaba and Orla Prendergast |
Top Picks for SA vs IRE Dream11 Prediction
- Sune Luus is a quality all-rounder and smashed 118 runs while also picking up four wickets in the T20I series.
- One of the best women cricketers in the world, Laura Wolvaardt, is a quality batter who scored 137 runs at a strike rate of 190 in the T20I series.
| Players |
|---|
| Sune Luus |
| Laura Wolvaardt |
Budget Picks for SA vs IRE Dream11 Prediction
- Gaby Lewis is an aggressive batter at the top of the order and scored 49 runs in the T20I series.
- Nonkululeko Mlaba will lead the bowling attack for South Africa and picked up three wickets in the T20I series.
| Players |
|---|
| Gaby Lewis |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: A Hunter, F Tunnicliffe
Batters: L Wolvaardt, G Lewis, D Van, T Brits
All-rounders: S Luus, L Delany, L Paul, O Prendergast
Bowlers: N Mlaba

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keepers: S Jafta
Batters: L Wolvaardt, G Lewis, D Van, T Brits
All-rounders: S Luus, A Kelly, O Prendergast
Bowlers: N Mlaba, J Maguire, T Sekhukhune

SA vs IRE Dream11 Prediction Today (1st ODI) Ireland Women Tour of South Africa 2025 Players to Avoid
- K Meso's performance in the last few games was ineffective and should be avoided for this match.
- C Coulter has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting her for this match.
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| K Meso | 6.5 credits | N/A |
| C Coulter | 7.0 credits | N/A |
SA vs IRE Weather & Pitch Report at Buffalo Park
- The weather in East London is expected to be clear with a temperature of around 20°C. For today's match between SA vs IRE, there is no chance of rain, so we can expect a complete 100-overs contest without interruptions
- Buffalo Park's wicket is typically balanced and favours batters early on, particularly during the first powerplay when the ball comes nicely onto the bat. As the match progressed, the pitch slowed down, allowing spin bowlers to gain grip and extract turn.
| Temperature | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 245 runs |
SA vs IRE Head-to-Head Records
South Africa women and Ireland women have faced each other 10 times in the last five years. South African women have dominated by winning 9 matches, while Irish women have won 1 match.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa Women (SA) | 9 |
| Ireland Women (IRE) | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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