MULTAN: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday, confirmed a five-member commentary panel and one presenter for the Women’s T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa.
The star-studded commentary panel for the three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa features Bazid Khan, Ejaz Ahmed, Hijab Zahid, Kainat Imtiaz and Sana Mir, while Sawera Pasha will serve as the presenter.
The three-match T20I series is scheduled to take place on 16, 18 and 20 September, with the first ball of the first and second T20I matches to be bowled at 7:00 pm, while the third T20I will begin at 10:00 am.
Cricket fans in Pakistan will be able to watch the matches in high definition on Pakistan’s first HD Sports Channel A Sports. Live streaming for viewers across the Pakistan region will be available on the PCB’s official YouTube channel.
Meanwhile, the PCB on Friday, announced free entry for fans for the entirety of the series.
“Free entry for fans. Come and watch the #PAKWvSAW T20I series as Multan hosts women’s international cricket for the first time,” wrote PCB across its social media platforms.
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Earlier that day, the South African side touched down at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore and reached Multan by road, where the series will be played.
South Africa women’s cricket team was warmly welcomed in a traditional manner at the local hotel in Multan.
The visiting team rested today while the Pakistan women’s team held a training session at Inzamam-ul-Haq Cricket Academy.
Notably, the three-match series will serve as the preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 3 to 20 October.
After the series, South Africa will depart for the UAE on 21 September, while Pakistan will leave on 23 September.
Pakistan is in Group A of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa is grouped with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and the West Indies.
Pakistan squad for Women’s T20 World Cup and South Africa series
Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.
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