PCB announces free entry for Pakistan-South Africa T20Is

MULTAN: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday, announced free entry for fans for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Pakistan and South Africa.

“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.

The three-match series will run from September 16 to 20 with all the matches scheduled to be held at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Earlier today, 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.

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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.

To ensure all three matches are broadcast live and give exposure to women’s cricket, the matches on 16 and 18 September will start at 7 pm, while the match on 20 September will begin at 10 am.

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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