PAK W vs SA W, 2025: Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd ODI Match Preview

Published - 18 Sept 2025, 10:15 IST | Updated - 18 Sept 2025, 10:40 IST

The second ODI of the series between Pakistan Women (PAK W) and South Africa Women (SA W) will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, September 19. The first ODI ended in defeat for the home team.

Pakistan came into bat first after winning the toss. Contributions from Muneeba Ali (76) and a sublime ton by Sidra Amin (121) helped the hosts post 255/4 in their allotted 50 overs. For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka ended with two wickets, and Tumi Sekhukhune chipped in with one.

Meanwhile, in the chase, the visitors looked in complete control, thanks to unbeaten centuries from Tazmin Brits (101*) and Marizanne Kapp (120*). The duo stitched a match-winning stand of 216 to hand their team an eight-wicket win.

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is renowned for favouring batters, especially in limited-overs cricket. It offers reliable bounce and pace, enabling batters to play their shots with confidence. Additionally, the quick outfield helps well-timed strokes reach the boundary with ease. Consequently, this venue often produces high-scoring matches.

Muneeba Ali, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana(c), Natalia Pervaiz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt(c), Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Miane Smit, Sinalo Jafta(w), Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune