Pakistan Women win toss, elect to bat first against South Africa

LAHORE: Pakistan women have won the toss and decided to bat first against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series here at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.

Playing XIs

Pakistan Women: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali (wk), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Sidra Nawaz, Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Miane Smit, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune.

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HEAD TO HEAD RECORD

Pakistan and South Africa Women have clashed in a total of 28 matches. South Africa has the upper hand, winning 21 times, while Pakistan has secured only five victories.

The last encounter between the two teams took place on September 14, 2023, during the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 series at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, where Pakistan emerged triumphant, defeating South Africa by eight wickets.

Matches 28, South Africa 21, Pakistan 5, Tied 1, No Result 1

It’s worth noting that this series provides both sides with an opportunity to finalise preparations for the eight-team ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, set to take place from 30 September to 2 November in India and Sri Lanka.

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