Did South Africa Women Beat in T20I Series?

South Africa women defeated Pakistan 2-1 on September 20, 2024. Only two wickets were lost as the visitors overcame Pakistan’s 154-run total in 18.3 overs at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen’s heroics helped South Africa win the series. South Africa triumphed with Wolvaardt’s 45 and Dercksen’s unbeaten 44*. After 46 runs, Anneke Bosch was injured. Suné Luus was unbeaten at 14*, but Tazmin Brits was baffled on her first ball.

Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan took wickets, but the Proteas continued. South Africa’s superb batting beat the Green Shirts in the field.

South Africa won the toss and bowled first, restricting Pakistan to 153 runs for five wickets. In the first game, Sidra Ameen led Pakistan with 37 runs. Mujeeba Ali and captain Fatima Sana struck 33 and 27 runs to make the score close.

Pakistan tried, but South Africa’s bowlers kept the top order under pressure. Suné Luus, Chloe Tryon, Tumi Sekhukhune, and Nonkululeko Mlaba took wickets to restrict Pakistan’s total.

Day highlights were South Africa’s careful chase. Dercksen and Wolvaardt drove the innings, keeping the scoreboard intact. Before retiring injured, Anneke Bosch scored 46 runs in her innings to help the visitors win handily.

South Africa won the series despite both teams’ efforts. Suné Luus was named Series Player for her all-around skill and ability to lead her team with the bat and ball. Annerie Dercksen was named Player of the Match for her key third match effort.

Pakistan was brilliant when they won the second Twenty20 International to square the series. The Green Shirts will look to improve and learn from their prior performances against premier teams like South Africa in forthcoming matches.

South Africa’s Multan win affirms their women’s cricket domination for now. them T20I series win boosts them confidence abroad.