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COLOMBO: Pakistan women’s team top-order batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the India-Pakistan clash in the Women’s World Cup 2025.

Sidra was deemed guilty of Article 2.2 violation, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match.”

The incident happened on the final delivery of the 40th over when Sidra was caught by India captain Harmanpreet Kaur off Sneh Rana’s bowling.

Consequently, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record, marking her first offence in a 24-month period.

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The right-hander has admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandré Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, thereby avoiding a formal hearing.

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, alongside third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton.

For context, a Level 1 violation may result in penalties ranging from an official reprimand to a fine of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee and one or two demerit points.

Notably, Sidra Amin remained the top scorer for the Pakistan team in defeat against India. She made fighting 81 from 106 balls, striking nine fours and a six.

However, her knock was not enough as India successfully defended a target of 248 runs with a clinical bowling display.

This was Pakistan’s second defeat in the World Cup 2025 and its overall 12th loss against India in Women’s ODIs.

The women in Green will face the challenge of seven-time winners and defending champions Australia in their next fixture, scheduled for October 8 at the R Premadasa Stadium.

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LAHORE: Sidra Amin’s masterful century went in vain as South Africa women edged Pakistan women to seal the three-match ODI series 2-0 with one match remaining.

Set a daunting 313-run target in a rain-affected clash, Pakistan were bundled out for 287 in 44.4 overs as per the DLS method here at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Green Shirts endured a poor start, losing opener Muneeba Ali in the third over as she managed to score one.

Following the wicket, Sidra Amin partnered with Omaima Sohail for a 57-run stand, which steadied the chase.

Omaima departed for 43 from 38 with the aid of seven fours. As a result, Pakistan were reduced to 62-2 at the end of 11 overs.

However, the mammoth 146-run stand between Sidra Amin and Natalia Pervaiz reignited Pakistan’s hope and put them firmly back in the contest.

At 247 in 37.5 overs, Sidra’s dismissal after a superb 122 off just 110 balls with 13 fours triggered a collapse that Pakistan could not recover from.

For South Africa, Nadine de Klerk remained the standout bowler, claiming three wickets and ensuring that Pakistan fell short of the target.

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Earlier, Tazmin Brits’ sublime 171* and skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s impressive century powered South Africa women to a big total.

Put into bat first, South Africa racked up 292-3 in a match reduced to 46 overs per side due to rain.

Openers Britz and Wolvaardt laid a strong foundation with a record 262-run stand— their second double-century partnership and the highest ever for the Proteas women’s in ODIs.

Britz continued her rich vein of form, bringing up her half-century with a six and a two in the 19th over. Wolvaardt followed soon after, reaching the milestone in the 21st over with a single.

The pair showed no signs of slowing down, keeping the scoreboard ticking and toiling Pakistan bowlers. By the time the rain arrived, South Africa were cruising at 238-0 in 41 overs.

Britz had surpassed the triple figures, whereas the skipper was on 93 with South Africa 238-0 in 41 overs.

The weather also changed Pakistan’s fortunes with a wicket as Wolvaardt was dismissed soon after for a well-made 100 off 129 balls, laced with 10 boundaries. At this stage, South Africa were 260-1 in 43.1 overs.

Notably, the Proteas made 54 in the last five overs, which further depleted Pakistan’s bowling lineup.

For Pakistan, Diana Baig was the sole wicket-taker, picking up two wickets in her five overs while giving away 45.

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LAHORE: Pakistan opening batter Sidra Amin on Tuesday reached a significant milestone during the match against South Africa by accumulating 2000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket.

The 33-year-old batter achieved the feat in the opening ODI of the three-match series against South Africa here at the Gaddafi Stadium.

She joined the likes of Javeria Khan and Bismah Maroof after tapping Marizanne Kapp’s delivery for a single on the fourth ball of the 16th over of Pakistan’s innings.

Most runs for Pakistan in Women’s ODIs

Bismah Maroof – 3369 runs in 136 matches

Javeria Khan – 2885 runs in 116 matches

Sidra Amin – 2099* runs in 75 matches

Nida Dar – 1690 runs in 112 matches

Pakistan set South Africa a 256-run target, thanks to a solid second-wicket partnership between Sidra and Muneeba Ali.

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The duo crafted a composed stand of 147 from 175 balls, which took Pakistan into a strong position. Sidra Amin scored 12 boundaries in her classy knock.

Notably, this was Pakistan’s third-highest partnership in ODIs, surpassing the previous record of 143, set against Sri Lanka in 2022. Notably, Sidra was part of all record stands.

Highest partnerships for Pakistan in Women’s ODIs

Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali – 221 against Ireland in 2022

Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali – 147 against South Africa in 2025

Sidra Amin and Bismah Maroof – 143 against Sri Lanka in 2022

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LAHORE: Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits’ sublime centuries propelled South Africa to a comprehensive win over Pakistan in the opening match of the One Day International (ODI) series here at the Gaddafi Stadium.

South Africa chased down the 256-run target in 48.2 overs, losing just two wickets in the process.

The Proteas had a poor start as they lost skipper Laura Wolvaardt for just four in the second over.

Pakistan mounted further pressure with another wicket in the last over of the powerplay. Sune Luus, who made 30 from 35, was trapped lbw by Rameen Shamim.

As a result, South Africa were 43-2 in 9.4 overs.

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However, Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp put on a record stand of 216 runs, which took the game away from Pakistan. The duo partnership was the highest for South Africa on the third wicket.

Tazmin Brits scored 101* off 121 balls with the help of nine fours, whereas Marizanne Kapp made 121 from 128 deliveries with the aid of 13 fours and two sixes.

Earlier, Top-order batter Sidra Amin’s unbeaten 121 off 150 balls lifted Pakistan to a strong total.

After opting to bat first, Pakistan amassed 255 for the loss of four wickets in their allocated 50 overs.

Pakistan lost their opener Shawaal Zulfiqar for a duck only in the second over. However, Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali forged a strong 147-run partnership on 175 balls, which steadied Pakistan’s innings.

The stand eventually culminated in 30.5 overs with Muneeba’s wicket. She departed after making 76 from 94 balls– an innings laced with 11 fours.

Meanwhile, Sidra continued from the other end and stitched another crucial partnership of 68 runs with Aliya Riaz. She was run out after making 33 with the help of five fours. The duo’s promising stand helped Pakistan surpass 200.

However, South Africa made a strong comeback in the last phase of the innings, restricting Pakistan from going big.

Sidra Amin, who remained unbeaten, scored 12 boundaries in her classy knock.

For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka remained the pick of the bowlers, picking up two wickets in her nine overs.

For context, the three-match One Day International (ODI) series between Pakistan women and South Africa women serves as a dress rehearsal for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, scheduled to begin at the end of this month in India and Sri Lanka.

The mega-event will be co-hosted by the above-mentioned countries under the hybrid model, with Green Shirts playing all their fixtures in Colombo.

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