Pakistan Women win toss, elect to bat first against South Africa

LAHORE: Pakistan women have won the toss and decided to bat first against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series here at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.

Playing XIs

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

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Miane Smit, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune.

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HEAD TO HEAD RECORD

Pakistan and South Africa Women have clashed in a total of 28 matches. South Africa has the upper hand, winning 21 times, while Pakistan has secured only five victories.

The last encounter between the two teams took place on September 14, 2023, during the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 series at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, where Pakistan emerged triumphant, defeating South Africa by eight wickets.

Matches 28, South Africa 21, Pakistan 5, Tied 1, No Result 1

It’s worth noting that this series provides both sides with an opportunity to finalise preparations for the eight-team ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, set to take place from 30 September to 2 November in India and Sri Lanka.

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England Women thump South Africa to level ODI series

DURBAN: Charlie Dean claimed four wickets to steer England Women to a series-levelling six-wicket win over South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series here on Sunday.

England Women invited South Africa to bat first and bundled them for a meagre 135 runs in 31.3 overs, courtesy of Dean’s bowling figures of 4-45.

Meanwhile, Lauren Filer and Sophie Ecclestone contributed to the destruction with three wickets each.

Only three South African players managed to reach the double figures with Chloe Tryon top-scoring with 45 runs from 49 balls.

South Africa Women captain Laura Wolvaardt played a scratchy knock of 35 runs after conceding 50 balls, while Annerie Dercksen took 44 balls to score 29.

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England Women successfully chased the paltry total in 24 overs after losing four wickets.

Tammy Beaumont (34) and Maia Bouchier (33) knitted a 69-run opening pair to put their team in the dominant position while chasing.

However, both openers fell in quick succession followed by the early dismissal of their c captain Heather Knight (7).

Nat Sciver-Brunt then played a 20-run knock, while Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 25 to steer England to a six-wicket victory.

South Africa Women Playing XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Ayanda Hlubi

England Women Playing XI: Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer

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Laura Wolvaardt, Nadine de Klerk helps South Africa Women defeat England

KIMBERLEY: South Africa Women captain Laura Wolvaardt and Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten knocks steered their team to a six-wicket victory in the first ODI against England at Diamond Oval on Wednesday.

Laura Wolvaardt struck an unbeaten half-century, scoring 59 runs from 114 balls, while Nadine de Klerk smashed a quick 48* off 28  to steer South Africa to chase the 187-run target in 38.2 overs.

Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer and Nat Sciver-Brunt all contributed with one wicket each for England.

Earlier, England Women opted to bat first and were struggling on 106-7 before number eight Charlie Dean played an unbeaten 47-run knock.

Opening batter Sophia Dunkley was dismissed for four in the first over while her fellow opener Tammy Beaumont was bowled after scoring 11.

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Heather Knight’s 40 steadied England before Dean added 64 runs with Sophie Ecclestone (17) for the eighth wicket. They were ultimately bundled for a mere 186.

Marizanne Kapp and Annerie Dercksen took three wickets each for South Africa, while Nonkululeko Mlaba contributed with two wickets.

South Africa and England will be back in action for their second of three ODIs in Durban on Sunday 8 December.

England Women Playing XI: Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell

South Africa Women Playing XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Suné Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Ayanda Hlubi

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