South Africa Women scored 260/6 in 41 overs, led by Sune Luus’ unbeaten 93
Sidra Amin and Ayesha Zafar added 116, but Pakistan were bowled out for 223
Proteas secured a 37-run win to go 1-0 up in the ODI series.
South Africa Women Vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI: Hosts Take 1-0 Lead After Clinical All-Round Show
South Africa Women Vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI: Sune Luus’ unbeaten 93 and Sinalo Jafta’s fifty powered South Africa Women to 260/6 before sealing a 37-run win over Pakistan in the 1st ODI
Summary
South Africa Women set the tone for the three-match ODI series against Pakistan Women with a convincing 37-run victory in the 1st ODI at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
After Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first, the Proteas posted a competitive 260/6 in a rain-shortened 41-over match, anchored by a commanding 93 from Sune Luus* and a vital 57 not out by Sinalo Jafta. Laura Wolvaardt’s 43 provided early stability as South Africa built a well-balanced innings that kept the scoring rate healthy throughout.
Chasing 261, Pakistan Women showed promise through an opening partnership that kept them in contention early, but regular breakthroughs from South Africa’s bowlers soon tilted the match. Sidra Amin (68) and Ayesha Zafar (80) shared a strong 116-run stand that steadied the chase, yet once dismissed the required run rate climbed beyond reach.
Tight death bowling, including key dismissals by Tumi Sekhukhune and Luus herself, saw Pakistan bowled out for 223 in 38.5 overs, handing the Proteas a series-opening win and early momentum. Pakistan’s batting fightback was notable but ultimately lacked the finishing push needed on the day, leaving them to regroup quickly ahead of the next ODI.
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South Africa Women Vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI: Toss Update
Pakistan Women won the toss and opted to bowl first.
South Africa Women Vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI: Playing XI
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 Vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI: Live Streaming
India: Live coverage on JioHotStar.
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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