South African women arrived in Lahore for a three-match IT20 series

Three IT20 series are part of preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled in October in UAE

LAHORE:

The South Africa Women cricket team led by captain Laura Wolvaardt landed at the Allama Iqbal International Airport on Friday morning to play three IT20s against Pakistan women.

The South African women are due to play three IT20 matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium between 16 and 20 September2024.

The three IT20 series were part of the preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE between October 3 -20,2024. The series will help SA women cricketers to acclimatize with the conditions in UAE.

The team will take part in training sessions on September 14 and 15, 2024.

Before the training session on September 15, team captains Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) and Fatima Sana (Pakistan) will hold a pre-series media conference and display the trophy after the media interaction.

The SA women cricketers will travel to Multan by a chartered flight.

Pakistan squad:

Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.

South Africa squad:

Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Mieke de Ridder, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Seshnie Naidu, Chloe Tryon, Ayanda Hlubi, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune

Schedule of matches:

Sep 16 – 1st T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)

Sep 18 – 2nd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)

Sep 20 – 3rd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (10am start)