Laura Wolvaardt's South Africa women defeated Pakistan in the opening match of a full fledged white-ball series which started today with the 1st of a 3-match T20I series at the Senwes Sport Park in Potchefstroom. The hosts clinched victory by 5 wickets.
South African players like skipper Wolvaardt herself, all-rounders Nadine de Klerk and Marizanne Kapp arrived warmed-up up from the Women's Premier League over the last month and showcased their form right away.
Pakistan batted first after winning the toss and posted a decent total of 180 on the board, largely due to skipper Fatima Sana's sensational 41-ball 90-run knock which was also complimented by Natalia Pervaiz (20 off 17) and Muneeba Ali (16 off 16).
Debutant Kayla Reyneke was the standout bowler to pick 2 wickets for just 13 runs off only 4 overs. In response, the Proteas chased took all 20 overs to win this game and required knocks from Laura Wolvaardt (61 off 38) and Reyneke (26 off 16) after a no show from the top-order.
South Africa Vs Pakistan, 1st W-T20I: Scorecard
South Africa Vs Pakistan, 1st W-T20I: Squads
Pakistan Women: Fatima Sana (Captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (wicket-keeper), Humna Bilal, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Tasmia Rubab, and Tuba Hassan.
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk, Kayla Reyneke, Karabo Meso (wicket-keeper), Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Nadine de Klerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sinalo Jafta (wicket-keeper), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, and Ayabonga Khaka
