The women's teams of Pakistan and South Africa will face each other in a 3-match T20 series at the Multan Cricket Stadium from September 16. The Multan Stadium will host all three matches. Fatima Sana will lead the Pakistan team. Laura Wolvaardt is the captain of South Africa. A total of 21 T20 matches have been played between the two countries so far.
Pakistan and South Africa are all set to lock horns in a three-match T20I series. The Multan Cricket Stadium will host all three matches on September 16, 18 and 20. The series is part of the preparations for both teams before they head to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the T20 World Cup 2024, which begins on October 3.
Pakistan has appointed young pacer Fatima Sana as the new captain of the T20I team, having led the national side in two ODIs. Sana will replace veteran Nida Dar, who recently led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.
South Africa and Pakistan have faced each other 21 times in Women's T20 Internationals since their first meeting in 2010. The Proteas have a slight 11-10 lead over their Asian rivals. But Pakistan have a 3-0 lead over their opponents while playing at home.
There is no live telecast of PAK vs SA Women's T20I series. Live streaming of the matches can be watched on the Fancode app.
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gul Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), 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: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tajmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dirksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshni Naidoo*, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon.
