In a nail-biting encounter, the Pakistan women’s cricket team managed to pull off a stunning win against the South Africa women’s team in the first T20I, winning by five wickets. The victory was secured on the very last ball of the match.
Bismah Maroof, Sidra Ameen, and Aliya Riaz emerged as the stars of the Pakistani batting lineup, scoring 37, 33, and 28 runs, respectively. Their great performance not only chased down a formidable target set by South Africa but also showcased their potential for the upcoming games.
On the bowling front, Fatima Sana, Sidra Iqbal, and Nashra Sandhu demonstrated their prowess by each taking a crucial wicket. These three bowlers have consistently proven themselves as the best wicket-takers for Pakistan, adding depth to the team’s bowling arsenal.
As for South Africa, despite the loss, they displayed a commendable performance, especially in their batting department with Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Tazmin Brits shining. However, their bowlers will need to step up their game in the upcoming matches to secure a win.
Match: Pakistan women vs South Africa women, 2nd T20I Match
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Date & Time: Friday, Sunday 03, 8:00 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: FanCode
PAK-W vs SA-W Pitch Report:
The surface in Karachi usually favours the spinners; hence, a low-scoring affair is expected. The skipper winning the toss should elect to bowl first, and anything over 145 runs will be a good total.
PAK-W vs SA-W Probable Playing XI
Pakistan (PAK):
Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Bismah Maroof, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi (wk), Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal,
South Africa (SA):
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Lara Goodall, Nondumiso Shangase, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune
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Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter-
Nida Dar:
Pakistan skipper Nida Dar is one of the most promising batters in world cricket. The 36-year-old has represented the national team in 130 T20Is has scored 1687 runs, and also has 126 wickets to her name. She couldn’t make an impact in the opening game but would be eager to showcase his batting prowess in the second game.
Probable Best Bowler-
Marizanne Kapp:
Marizanne Kapp is one of the most dependable players. She can score some important runs and also has the capability to pick key wickets. In 94 T20I matches so far, the 33-year-old has picked up 76 wickets and also has 1178 runs in the process. She performed poorly in the first game but she is too good a player to underperform in back-to-back matches.