Karachi, 4 September, 2023 (GNP): In an exhilarating showdown at the National Stadium Karachi on Sunday, Pakistan women cricket team emerged victorious in the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against South Africa. The home team displayed remarkable prowess by successfully chasing down the 151-run target in the second match, securing their series win.
The early loss of Shawaal Zulfiqar’s wicket in the fourth over seemed daunting, but Sidra Ameen and Bismah Maroof’s partnership breathed life into Pakistan’s chase. Their pivotal 68-run alliance paved the way for a triumphant finish, with Pakistan crossing the finish line with seven wickets and five balls to spare.
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Sidra Ameen’s extraordinary innings of 61 runs off 44 balls, embellished with seven boundaries, earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
Following Ameen and Maroof’s departures, Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz continued to shine. Their partnership, reminiscent of Riaz’s winning boundary in the first T20I, once again proved decisive as they hunted down the target with five balls remaining.
Riaz’s exceptional batting prowess was on full display as she contributed 31 runs from just 18 deliveries, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 172.22. She sealed the victory in style, launching a six on the first ball of the final over.
In the first innings, South Africa’s opening pair, Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, showcased their skills with a dynamic 74-run partnership, providing their team with a strong start. Brits led the way once more as the top-scorer for South Africa, amassing 46 runs with three boundaries, helping her side post a competitive total of 150/3.
Pakistan’s bowlers, Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu, each contributed by taking one wicket.
