Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women - ODI Series 2025

[Mohammad Aizaz]

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?

 

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Pakistan W v South Africa W first ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Pakistan have won the toss and are batting first

 

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[The Bald Eagle]

Pakistan women on song in first ODI against South Africa Women, courtesy to a brilliant century from Sidra Ameen currently at 119*

 

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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.