South Africa Women have already clinched the 3-match ODI series against hosts Pakistan with two high-quality wins in Lahore, making the 3rd ODI a potential confidence-booster for Pakistan ahead of the World Cup. The game is scheduled for September 22, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, starting at 4:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The series opener saw Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits put on a mammoth unbroken 216-run stand, with both notching up match-winning hundreds as South Africa chased down 256 for a convincing 8-wicket win. Pakistan’s Sidra Amin was the lone bright spot with a classy unbeaten 121, and her partnership with Muneeba Ali gave Pakistan hope, but the hosts could not accelerate enough in the final overs to set a steeper target.
The second ODI turned into a run-fest when Tazmin Brits (171*) and Laura Wolvaardt (100) helped South Africa post 292/3 from 46 rain-shortened overs. Sidra Amin starred again with 122 and, together with Natalia Pervaiz, nearly took Pakistan home with a brisk 146-run partnership. But Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk snatched control in the death overs, as Pakistan fell from 247/4 to 287 all out, losing their last 6 wickets for just 40 runs. South Africa’s 25-run DLS victory gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Squads:
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Aliya Riaz, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Fatima Sana (C), Omaima Sohail, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Nawaz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Miane Smit, Sinalo Jafta, Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Nadine De Klerk, Karabo Meso, Masabata Klaas
Players to watch out:
Sidra Amin
Sidra Amin is a right-handed batter for Pakistan and holds the record for the most ODI centuries by a Pakistan woman, with 5 centuries in 75 matches. She has scored 2,221 runs overall at an average around 32.18. She typically bats at No.3 and is known for building solid partnerships, including a recent 149-run stand with Muneeba Ali in the first encounter of the series against South Africa.
Diana Baig
Diana Baig is a right-arm medium-fast bowler for Pakistan with 64 ODI matches under her belt, having taken 55 wickets at an average of 38.09 and an economy rate of 4.87. Known for her accuracy and swing bowling, she is also a talented fielder with 20 catches in ODIs. Baig debuted in ODIs in 2015 and has been a consistent player in Pakistan’s bowling attack since then. Her all-round contributions have made her an important part of the national team setup.
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt is one of the premier batters in women’s cricket and the inspirational captain of the South African team. In 109 ODIs she has amassed 4,623 runs at an exceptional average of 49.18. Her innings count includes 9 centuries and 35 half-centuries, showcasing her consistency and ability to build big scores. Wolvaardt’s highest score of 184 not out against Sri Lanka exemplifies her capacity to anchor the innings for long durations with clinical precision.
Tazmin Brits
Tazmin Brits is a South African opener with an ODI tally of 1419 runs from 39 matches, boasting the best of 171* and an average of 38.35. She has struck 6 centuries and 2 fifties, scoring at a strike rate of 75.72, and is known for her powerful boundary-hitting. She scored a century in the first game against Pakistan in Lahore and took South Africa over the line alongside Marizanne Kapp. She also hammered a record 171* off 141 balls, powering South Africa to a match-winning total as they clinched the ODI series.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is known for being a batters’ paradise, offering a hard and flat surface that allows the ball to come onto the bat nicely, making stroke play easier. Early in the game, pacers get some seam movement, but this usually fades, so bowlers relying on variations succeed more.
Weather:
Lahore will be hot and mostly sunny with highs around 37°C and lows near 26°C. Conditions will be dry, hazy, and less humid. No rain is forecasted, and sunshine is expected throughout the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Natalia Pervaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Nadine De Klerk
Match Details:
Date – September 22, 2025
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
