The Pakistan and South Africa women’s cricket teams have arrived at the Multan Cricket Stadium, preparing for the second T20 match of their series. The match is scheduled to start today at 7 PM.
In the latest update, South Africa won the toss and has opted to field first. This decision sets the stage for an exciting contest as Pakistan prepares to bat. The outcome of this match is crucial, with South Africa leading the series 1-0 after their 10-run victory in the first T20I.
South Africa Edges Past Pakistan with 10-Run Victory
In the first T20I, South Africa secured a 10-run victory over Pakistan, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match, held on Monday evening at the Multan Cricket Stadium, saw Pakistan chasing a target of 133 runs. The chase got off to a rocky start as Pakistan lost half their side by the 13th over with only 47 runs on the board. Captain Fatima Sana then joined forces with Aliya Riaz, and together they formed a crucial, unbeaten 75-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Despite their efforts, Pakistan fell 10 runs short of the target.
Pakistan’s Chase Falls Short
Fatima Sana contributed a solid unbeaten 37 off 24 balls, including five boundaries. Aliya Riaz, on the other hand, reached her second T20I half-century, remaining not out with 52 off 39 balls, featuring five fours and a six.
South Africa’s Key Performers
For South Africa, Marizanne Kapp and Tumi Sekhukhune each took two wickets. Earlier, South Africa, having been put into bat first, scored 132 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs. Sadia Iqbal was the standout bowler for Pakistan, taking three wickets for 34 runs in four overs. Her third wicket in the 18th over was her 50th T20I wicket in 41 matches.
Former captain Nida Dar, in her 154th T20I, was economical, conceding just 11 runs in her four overs and claimed the crucial wicket of Kapp.
For South Africa, Tazmin Brits remained unbeaten on 56 off 63 balls, hitting five boundaries. She formed a 63-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Sune Luus, who scored 27 off 27 balls with four fours. Brits also had an unbroken 28-run partnership with Chloe Tryon, who remained not out with 15 off seven balls, including two sixes.
