SA vs PAK: South Africa Women gets win in the first ODI match of the series against Pakistan Women, chasing 256 with total ease as Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits blasted unbeaten centuries. The record-breaking partnership of the duo guided South Africa Women to a comprehensive 8-wicket victory in the first ODI of the SA vs PAK series in Lahore.
Early Trouble for South Africa Women, But Kapp and Brits Deliver
Pursuing 256, South Africa were stuttering at 43/2 after losing Laura Wolvaardt (2nd over) and Sune Luus (10th over). But then came a historic turnaround.
Marizanne Kapp (121* off 130)
Tazmin Brits (101* off 129)
Together, they built a 216-run unconquered third-wicket alliance, the third largest in South Africa Women’s ODI history, leading their team home with 10 balls to spare.
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Dominant Partnership: 22 Fours and 2 Sixes Overpower Pakistan Bowlers
The Kapp-Brits pair tore Pakistan’s bowling apart with authority, hitting 22 fours and two sixes between them. Though the breakthrough was initially achieved by Sadia Iqbal and Rameen Shamim, Pakistan’s attack lost steam:
Fatima Sana: 10-0-59-0
Nashra Sandhu: 10-0-61-0
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Diana Baig: 8-0-56-0
Rameen Shamim: Best of the lot, 1 for 29 in 10 overs
Their regular line and length couldn’t discomfit the calm batting of the South African pair.
Pakistan Women Post 255/4 with Sidra Amin’s Century
Earlier today, Pakistan Women posted a fighting 255/4 in 50 overs. The innings was well-firmed by Sidra Amin, who was left on 121 off 148 balls, her third ODI century.
She combined with Muneeba Ali, who scored a smooth 76 in a 147-run second-wicket stand. Even with that strong platform, Pakistan was not able to pick up the pace in the death overs.
Aliya Riaz: Made 33 (34) before being victim to a key run-out in the 44th over
Natalia Pervaiz: Managed only 5 runs from 14 balls, hindering the finish
Key Bowling Performances: Khaka and Kapp Keep Pakistan in Check
South African bowlers kept Pakistan under control, particularly in the last 10 overs.
Ayabonga Khaka: 2/36 (9 overs) – key initial breakthroughs
Tumi Sekhukhune: 1/37 (9 overs)
Marizanne Kapp: 0/20 (7 overs) – stingy economy of 2.85 per over
Their disciplined performance kept Pakistan from being able to fully capitalize on the platform set by their top-order.
Match Summary: SA vs PAK, South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women
Venue: Lahore
Result: South Africa Women won by 8 wickets
Series: 1st ODI – South Africa lead 1-0
Pakistan Women Innings:
255/4 in 50 overs
Sidra Amin 121* (148), Muneeba Ali 76 (103)
Ayabonga Khaka 2/36, Tumi Sekhukhune 1/37
South Africa Women Innings:
259/2 in 48.2 overs
Marizanne Kapp 121* (130), Tazmin Brits 101* (129)
Rameen Shamim 1/29
What’s Next in SA vs PAK Series?
The second ODI between Pakistan Women and South Africa Women is to be played on Friday at the same venue in Lahore. As South Africa has taken a 1-0 lead in the series, Pakistan will seek to come back and square the series.
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