In the last match of SA vs PAK women’s ODI series played in spun a web around South Africa with a magical spell, bagging 6 wickets for 26 runs, to guide Pakistan to a six-wicket win over South Africa.
The South Africans won the three-match series 2-1 despite the win.In the final match of the SA vs PAK women’s ODI series held in Lahore.
Nashra Sandhu produced a magical spell, picking up 6 wickets for 26 runs, to help Pakistan secure a six-wicket consolation victory over South Africa. Despite the win, South Africa took the three-match series 2-1.
First Innings: Nashra Sandhu Spins Web Around South Africa
Having decided to bat first, South Africa got off to a quick start with Laura Wolvaardt and Karabo Meso adding 38 runs in 6.4 overs.
Wolvaardt was forceful in the initial stages, hitting boundaries against Fatima Sana as well as Diana Baig.
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There was a scare when Sana was hit on the shin and had to retire briefly from the field.
But then came Nashra Sandhu and upset the applecart. The left-arm spinner removed Sune Luus in her second ball, for 10.
South Africa’s middle order folded soon enough, under the pressure of the sharp turn available.
Sandhu’s Wicket Count:
Sune Luus – bowled
Miane Smit – bowled
Sinalo Jafta – lbw
Anneke Bosch – caught by Sidra Amin
Chloe Tryon – bowled by a sharply turning ball
Nadine de Klerk – lbw
Her last figures of 6/26 from 9 overs now stand as the second-best ODI bowling figures by a Pakistani woman cricketer.
Aroob Shah and Omaima Sohail’s support
Syeda Aroob Shah mopped up the South African tail, removing Ayabonga Khaka and Nonkululeko Mlaba in rapid succession.
Omaima Sohail also helped out by taking Meso with a quick return catch. South Africa was dismissed for 115 in 25.5 overs.
Second Innings: Sidra Amin Rocks Pakistan’s Chase
Chasing 116, Pakistan made a nervous beginning, losing Omaima Sohail for a golden duck to Mlaba.
But Sidra Amin and Muneeba Ali reeled off a vital 65-run partnership to shore up the innings.
Even as there was a mini-collapse when Muneeba (27) and Fatima Sana were dismissed off the same Nadine de Klerk over, Sidra Amin remained steadfast.
Sidra Amin’s Performance:
Completed unbeaten on 50
Hit boundaries regularly
Scored winning runs off Luus
Completed the series with 293 runs in 3 innings, including two centuries
Series Wrap-Up: SA wins series 2-1
Though Pakistan won the last ODI in Lahore, South Africa Women won the SA vs PAK ODI series 2-1, following their wins in the first two matches.
Key Performers – SA vs PAK 3rd ODI
Player
Performance
Nashra Sandhu (PAK)
6/26 (9 overs) – Match-winning spell
Sidra Amin (PAK)
50* – Led Pakistan’s run chase to success
Nadine de Klerk (SA)
2 wickets – Short rearguard action when Pakistan were chasing
Takeaways from the SA vs PAK Series
Pakistan’s spin bowling gets a much-needed boost due to Nashra Sandhu’s brilliance with the ball.
Sidra Amin extends her fantasy run in ODI cricket.
South Africa, for all their weak batting performance in the 3rd ODI, demonstrated overall prowess across the series.
SA vs PAK Women’s ODI Series Final Result
1st ODI: South Africa won
2nd ODI: South Africa won
3rd ODI: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
Series Result: South Africa won 2-1
The last SA vs PAK women’s cricket series ODI was a demonstration of Nashra Sandhu’s spin excellence and Sidra Amin’s batting calmness.
Although the series was won by South Africa, Pakistan finished strong, raising their confidence level before the next matches.
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