Third T20: South Africa women defeat Pakistan to win three-match series

South Africa women clinch series by winning the third and final T20 against Pakistan in Multan by eight wickets.

South African women's team defeated Pakistan in the third T20 match of the series, securing the series.

In the third and final T20 match played in Multan, the South African women's team beat Pakistan by 8 wickets.

Pakistan batted first, scoring 153 runs in the allotted 20 overs with the loss of 5 wickets. Sudra Ameen scored 37 runs, Muniba Ali 33, and captain Fatima Sana 27 runs stood out.

The African team achieved the target in just 18.3 overs with the loss of 2 wickets. Captain Wolwert scored 45, Anike Bush 46, and Drackson 44 not out, playing key roles in the team's victory.

Earlier, in the first match of the series, South Africa had beaten Pakistan, while in the second match, the home team Green Shirts defeated the visiting team.

Match 1:

In the first Women’s T20 International at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday, South Africa triumphed over Pakistan by 10 runs.

Opting to field first after winning the toss, Pakistan restricted South Africa to 132/4 in their 20 overs. Tazmin Brits anchored the South African innings with a robust 56 off 63 balls, supported by Chloe Tryon’s aggressive 15 off 7 balls, including two sixes.

Pakistan struggled to chase the target, finishing at 122/5. Early wickets fell, with Gull Feroza caught by Chloe Tryon off Marizanne Kapp’s delivery in the first over.

Despite Aliya Riaz’s resilient 52 off 39 balls and Captain Fatima Sana’s 37 off 24 balls, Pakistan fell short due to consistent pressure from Marizanne Kapp and Seshnie Naidu, who took key wickets.

Match 2:

Pakistan bounced back in the second Women’s T20 International at Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, defeating South Africa by 13 runs.

After winning the toss, South Africa chose to field first. Pakistan set a competitive target of 182, finishing their innings at 181/4 in 20 overs, led by Muneeba Ali’s explosive 45 off 34 balls and Captain Fatima Sana’s 37 off 23 balls.

South Africa struggled to reach the target, scoring 168/4 in their 20 overs. Laura Wolvaardt top-scored with 36 off 25 balls, while Anneke Bosch and Chloe Tryon contributed 24 and 30 runs respectively.

Pakistan’s bowlers, including Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu, took crucial wickets to restrict South Africa.

The match saw a brief delay when Captain Fatima Sana was hit in the face while fielding, leading to Tasmia Rubab stepping in as temporary captain.

This victory not only boosts Pakistan’s morale but also sets the stage for an exciting third ODI on Friday.