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Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women - ODI Series 2025

Mohammad Aizaz

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With the Women’s World Cup in Sri Lanka later this year, all eyes are on how the Girls in Green shape up in this home ODI series against South Africa.


For Pakistan, this series isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s about ironing out weaknesses, finding the right combinations, and gaining confidence against a top-tier opponent. South Africa brings a strong, disciplined unit, which means Pakistan’s batters will be tested for consistency and their bowlers for patience.


Key questions for discussion:


  • Can Pakistan’s batting lineup step up and deliver under pressure?
  • Which bowlers look most ready for Sri Lankan conditions?
  • Will this series give us a clearer picture of Pakistan’s best XI for the CWC?

This feels like a perfect dress rehearsal—but will Pakistan make the most of it?


What are your expectations from this ODI series? 👇
 
Pakistan W v South Africa W first ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Pakistan have won the toss and are batting first
 
Pakistan women on song in first ODI against South Africa Women, courtesy to a brilliant century from Sidra Ameen currently at 119*
 
South Africa Defeats Pakistan by 8 Wickets

South Africa Women defeated Pakistan Women by 8 wickets in the first One-Day International (ODI) to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

The highlight of the match was the centuries scored by South Africa's Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits, as well as Pakistan's Sidra Amin.

In the first ODI played on Tuesday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 255 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.

South Africa successfully chased the target, reaching it with the loss of two wickets in 48.2 overs.

Pakistan suffered an early blow in the second over of their innings when Shawaal Zulfiqar was out for a duck. Following this, Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin added 147 runs for the second wicket, which is a record partnership for Pakistan Women's second wicket in ODIs. The previous record was 143 runs, shared by Sidra Amin and Bismah Maroof.

Muneeba Ali, playing her 50th ODI, scored her fifth half-century, making 76 runs with the help of 11 fours. Sidra Amin remained not out with 121 runs off 150 balls, including 12 fours. This is her fifth ODI century. She also completed 2,000 runs in ODI cricket, becoming the third Pakistani batter to achieve this feat, after Bismah Maroof and Javeria Khan.

Aliya Riaz played an innings of 33 runs with 5 fours, adding 68 runs with Sidra Amin for the third wicket.

Captain Fatima Sana was out for 3 runs. Natalia Pervaiz remained not out on 5 runs.

For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka took two wickets.

In South Africa's innings, captain Wolvaardt was bowled by Sadia Iqbal for 4 runs. Sune Luus was dismissed by Rameen Shamim for 30 runs. After this, Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp put up a massive partnership of 216 runs to secure the victory for their team. This is also a record partnership for South Africa's third wicket.

Brits remained not out with 101 runs from 9 fours. This is her fifth century.

Kapp scored a career-best 121 runs with 13 fours and 2 sixes, and remained not out. This is her fourth century.

The next two ODIs in the series will be played in Lahore on September 19 and 22.
 
Muneeba Ali upbeat for second ODI against South Africa

Pakistan Women will take on South Africa Women in the second ODI of the three-match series later today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The first ODI saw the visitors defeat the hosts by eight wickets, with Marizanne Kapp (120 not out, 128b, 13x4s, 2x6) and Tazmin Brits (101 not out, 121b, 9x4s) putting on an unbeaten 216-run stand for the third wicket.

For Pakistan, Sidra Amin scored an unbeaten 121, which also helped her complete 2,000 ODI runs. She shared a 147-run stand for the second wicket with Muneeba Ali, who, playing her 50th ODI, scored 76 off 94 balls.

Talking to PCB Digital ahead of the second ODI, Muneeba Ali said:

“We reflected on the first match and identified the areas where we were lacking, whether it was in batting, bowling, strategy or tactics. We have discussed those aspects and our aim is to improve where we fell short and carry the positives into the next match, so that as a team and as a group we can cover all bases.”

When asked how much the series will help them gear up for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the left-handed opening batter said:

“Playing matches before a tournament always helps with preparation. As a group and as a team, you get to know where you stand and which areas require greater effort for improvement.

“Our focus will be to address those shortcomings, build on the good things we did and ultimately look to win matches.”

On her role in the side, the team’s vice-captain responded:

“The management, both for T20Is and ODIs, communicated my role to me well in advance. The head coach clearly conveyed what was expected of me leading up to the World Cup and how I could contribute to the team.

“My focus has been on following that plan as closely as possible and producing results in the team’s favour.”

Speaking about partnerships in the first ODI, Muneeba remarked:

“The opposition had a long partnership and we also managed to build one, but the difference was that they converted theirs into a match-winning stand. Our objective will be to form partnerships that result in match-winning contributions and give us more opportunities to dominate.”

PCB
 
Pakistan W v South Africa W second ODI

Pakistan W have won the toss and are fielding first

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Pakistan W v South Africa W second ODI update:

Match has stopped due to rain.

South Africa W are 238-0 in 41 overs.
 
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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Pakistani batter Sidra Ameen on scoring her second consecutive century against the South Africa Women's cricket team:

"Sidra Ameen displayed excellent batting in both matches. No amount of praise is enough for both of Sidra Ameen's innings. Sidra Ameen has shown excellent performance through her hard work and skills. It is hoped that Sidra Ameen will maintain this consistency in her performance during the World Cup as well."
 
South Africa Women defeated Pakistan Women by 25 runs on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday night in the second game to take an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series

Tazmin Brits’ unbeaten 171 and Laura Wolvaardt’s 129-ball 100 propelled South Africa to 292-3 in 46 overs, which was later revised to a 313-run target. Pakistan were bowled out for 287 in 44.4 overs despite Sidra Amin’s record century and her 146-run stand with Natalia Parvaiz.

In pursuit of the target, Pakistan were dealt an early setback when opening batter Muneeba Ali (1) was trapped leg-before wicket in the third over, leaving the scoreboard at 5-1.

Omaima Sohail, returning to the team, played a spirited knock, scoring 43 off 38 balls, including seven boundaries as she put on 57 for the second wicket with Sidra Amin. However, her promising innings was cut short when she fell to Masabata Klaas, leaving Pakistan at 62-2 after 11 overs.

Aliya Riaz played a 23-ball 18 before she was dismissed in the 20th over as the scoreboard read 101.

Sidra and Natalia Parvaiz then formed a strong partnership, adding 50 runs off 49 balls. By the 28th over, Pakistan crossed the 150-run mark, and by the 33.3 over mark, they crossed 200 runs. The duo brought up their 100-run partnership off 86 balls.

Sidra, settling into her rhythm, accelerated and brought up her second consecutive century and sixth overall off 97 balls. Meanwhile, Natalia reached her maiden ODI half-century off just 42 balls.

Their impressive 146-run partnership was finally broken in the 38th over, when Sidra was dismissed for a well-played 122 off 110 balls, including 13 boundaries.

Natalia was joined at the crease by skipper Fatima Sana as the home side required 66 in the last eight overs. Fatima’s (5) stay was short-lived as she departed in the 42nd over with the scoreboard reading 269-5.

Natalia, who scored a quick-fire 73 off 60 balls comprising seven fours, was dismissed in the very next over, followed by the dismissal of Diana Baig on the very next ball.

Sidra Nawaz (2) made her way back in the 44th over with Pakistan needing 29 off 14 balls while Nashra Sundhu was runout on the next delivery.

Rameen Shamim (12) was the last wicket to fall as Pakistan were all out on 287 in 44.4 overs.

After being put in to bat, South Africa’s openers, Wolvaardt and Brits, gave their side a strong start, reaching 58-0 after 10 overs. They continued to build their partnership, adding another 42 runs to bring the score to 100-0 at the 20-over mark. With all 10 wickets intact, they picked up the pace, crossing the 150-run mark in the 28th over.

Brits, following her unbeaten century in the first ODI, brought up her sixth ODI century off 106 balls. By the 41st over, South Africa were 238 for no loss when rain interrupted play, leading to the game being shortened to 46 overs per side.

After the break, Wolvaardt also reached her century off 128 balls but was dismissed immediately after, caught out by Diana Baig, bringing an end to a record opening partnership of 260 – the highest stand for South Africa in Women’s ODIs.

Diana made an immediate impact, cleaning up Nadine de Klerk on the very next ball. Annerie Dercksen was run out for just three runs, but Tazmin Brits remained steady, finishing unbeaten on 171* off 141 balls, including 20 boundaries and four sixes.

For Pakistan, Diana picked two wickets for 45 runs.
 
Pakistan W v South Africa W third ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

South Africa W have won the toss and are batting first
 
Pakistan's Women's team has been giving some spirited performances against a far better side, eventhough they have come up short. Sidra Amin scored two consecutive centuries in the first two matches and other players like Muneeba Ali and Natalia Pervaiz have given good performances with the bat too.

Hopefully the women can finish off on a high today with a consolation win. They have South Africa on the ropes at 73-5.
 
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