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LAHORE: Pakistan women’s team underwent an intense five-hour training session on the final day of the preparatory cup ahead of the South Africa series, which is set to begin on 16 September.
South Africa women’s team is set to arrive in Pakistan tonight for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series in a bid to prepare for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, which will start at the end of this month in Sri Lanka and India.
The ODI series between the two teams will be played from September 16 to September 22.
On the final day of the training camp, women players underwent a five-hour practice session at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Under the supervision of head coach Mohammad Wasim, the players carried out intensive batting, bowling, and fielding drills. They were also given tips for skill development.
At the High Performance Centre, the women cricketers took part in various fitness drills and fielding sessions, while batting and bowling practice was held at Gaddafi Stadium.
For context, Fatima Sana, who represented Pakistan in the previous edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, will lead the side for the first time in the mega event.
Pakistan women’s cricket team will play all their group-stage matches at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Should Pakistan qualify for the 29 October semi-final and the 2 November final, then both the matches will take place in Colombo.
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