Sune Luus’ unbeaten 93 guided South Africa Women to 260/6 in a rain-shortened 41-over match
Pakistan Women were bowled out for 223, falling 37 runs short
Proteas took a 1-0 lead with a disciplined all-round performance
Sune Luus’ unbeaten 93 guided South Africa Women to 260/6 in a rain-shortened 41-over match
Pakistan Women were bowled out for 223, falling 37 runs short
Proteas took a 1-0 lead with a disciplined all-round performance
South Africa Women made a strong statement in the opening ODI against Pakistan Women at the Mangaung Oval, clinching a convincing 37-run victory in a rain-affected contest to go 1-0 up in the series.
Asked to bat first in the 41-over-a-side clash, the hosts posted 260/6, anchored by a composed unbeaten 93 from Sune Luus. Sinalo Jafta’s brisk 57 provided late momentum, ensuring the Proteas finished with a total well above par despite losing early wickets.
Pakistan Women began their chase positively but failed to sustain partnerships at crucial junctures. Sidra Amin and Ayesha Zafar got starts, yet regular breakthroughs pegged them back as the required rate crept up.
The visitors were eventually bowled out for 223 in 38.5 overs, falling short by 37 runs as South Africa’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding sealed a deserved win.
Pakistan Women won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali(w), Sadaf Shamas, Ayesha Zafar, Sidra Amin, Natalia Pervaiz, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana(c), Syeda Aroob Shah, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
South Africa Women: Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Laura Wolvaardt(c), Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta(w), Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Nonkululeko Mlaba
South Africa Women: Faye Tunnicliffe, Chloe Tryon, Nondumiso Shangase, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Karabo Meso, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta, Ayanda Hlubi, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Fay Cowling, Nadine de Klerk, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits
Pakistan Women: Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani
India: Live coverage on JioStar.
South Africa: Live on SuperSport, with additional coverage on SABC 3.
Pakistan: Live on A Sports HD, with HD streaming on Ary Plus.
United Kingdom: Live stream on Cricket South Africa’s official YouTube channel.
USA: Live on Willow TV, with HD streaming via the Willow TV app/platform.
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