MULTAN (WS News) – South Africa women’s team beat Pakistan by 10 runs in the first T20 match.
Chasing a target of 133 at Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan fell short, scoring 122/5 in their 20 overs. The team lost 5 wickets for just 47 runs before Aliya Riaz and captain Fatima Sana steadied the innings with a solid partnership.
Despite their efforts, victory slipped away. Aliya remained unbeaten on 52, while Fatima added 37 not out.
Earlier, after winning the toss, Fatima Sana opted to field. South Africa put up 132/4, led by Tazmin Brits’ 56 runs.
For Pakistan, Sadia Iqbal claimed 3 wickets, while Nida Dar took 1.
Schedule of matches:
16 Sep – 1st T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
18 Sep – 2nd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
20 Sep – 3rd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (10am start)
Playing XI
Pakistan: Gul Feroza, Sidra Ameen, Nida Dar, Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz, Sadaf, Fatima Sana, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan
South Africa Squad: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Suné Luus, Sinalo Jafta, Seshnie Naidu, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune
