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Pakistan women’s team is all set to take on Laura Wolvaardt-led South Africa in the three-match T20I series, commencing at the Multan Cricket Stadium from Monday.

This will mark the first time that the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium hosts a T20I series. Previously, the stadium has hosted 11 ODIs and six Test matches.

The three-match series will provide an opportunity for both sides to gear up for next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled in the UAE.

South Africa, who were runners-up in the last edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held in South Africa, are touring Pakistan for the second time in as many years.

During their last visit, South Africa played a white-ball series, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs (part of ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25).

Pakistan whitewashed South Africa in the three-match T20I series held in Karachi from 1 to 4 September.

To encourage fans to come to the ground, entrance to the stadium will be free. The spectators will be required to bring their original ID card to get inside the stadium.

After the series, South Africa will depart for the UAE on 21 September, while Pakistan will leave on 23 September.

Pakistan are in Group A of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa are grouped with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and the West Indies.

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Following warm-up matches against Scotland and Bangladesh on 28 and 30 September, respectively, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on 3 October in Sharjah, followed by matches against India on 6 October in Dubai, Australia on 11 October in Dubai and New Zealand on 14 October in Dubai.

Fatima Sana talking to PCB Digital ahead of the T20I series said:

“The players have been working hard in training, and the series against South Africa is a great opportunity for us to prepare ourselves well before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled next month.

“South Africa are a strong side and playing against them will help us assess our game under pressure situations.

“We are excited to play at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium, especially as the stadium is hosting its first-ever international women’s T20I series.

“The support from the fans in Pakistan is always incredible and with free entry to the stadium, it is a great opportunity for people to come and cheer for both sides.”

Pakistan squad for the series: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani.

Player support personnel: Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach – bowling), Hanif Malik (assistant coach – fielding), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Imran Khalil (strength and conditioning coach), Farhan Nawaz (media and digital manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Waleed Ahmed (analyst).

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RAWALPINDI: Karachi Whites defeated Multan Region by 43 runs in the second semi-final of the Pakistan Cup and will now face Peshawar in the final.

The match was ended due to poor light and the result was decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

Multan openers Zain Abbas and Sharjeel Khan fared poorly with Zain being caught out after making six off 13 and Sharjeel being ducked off eight balls.

Left-handed batter Haseebullah however, delivered a powerhouse innings making 106 off 108 deliveries with 12 fours and two sixes and continued to play until the last ball.

Sohaib Maqsood made 32 off 35 before being caught by Sarfaraz Ahmed off the bowling of Nauman Ali in the 15^th over.

Sharoon Siraj lost his wicket via a run-out at seven off 15. Muhammad Shehzad and Muhammad Imran ended their runs at 26 (31) and 28 (25) respectively.

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Sohail Khan registered a four-fer claiming the scalps of Imran, Zahid Mehmood, Faisal Akram and Mohammad Sadaqat while conceding 44 runs.

Ghulam Mudassar claimed two wickets and conceded 31 runs. Noman Ali and Asad Shafiq took one wicket each.

Earlier, the partnership between Karachi Whites openers Shan Masood and Saim Ayub had managed to yield a collective score of 106 runs.

Shan Masood’s wicket fell earlier in the 15^th over and he ended his run at 41 off 38. Saim Ayub became Karachi Whites’ highest run-getter with 95 off 86 deliveries featuring 12 fours and one maximum.

He continued to play till the 26^th over and lost his wicket to Zahid Mehmood.

Right-handed batter Habibullah managed to pull off 40 off 45 deliveries before losing his wicket to Muhammad Imran.

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Asad Shafiq registered a dismal performance and was sent to the pavilion after scoring only four runs off eight deliveries.

Danish Aziz managed to make 33 off 42 before being sent back in the 41^st over. Sarfaraz Ahmed amassed 28 off 27 deliveries and lost his wicket to Tahir Hussain while Anwar Ali managed 22 off 14 before being bowled by Mohammad Sadaqat.

Multan’s Imran claimed the scalps of Shan Masood, Habibullah and Azam Khan while conceding 58 runs.

Faisal Akram and Mohamad Sadaqat claimed two wickets each while Tahir Hussain and Zahid Mehmood bagged one wicket each.

Karachi Whites made 280 runs, losing all their wickets in 44.3 overs setting a match-winning target of 281.

They will now take on Peshawar in the final of the Pakistan Cup at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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