South Africa is on a tour of Pakistan for a three-match T20I series, which began on September 16. Pakistan leveled the series after winning the second T20I by 13 runs, with the series now tied at 1-1.
After being put into bat first, the hosts posted a record total of 181 for the loss of 4 wickets, with Muneeba Ali as the top scorer. Chasing 182, the visitors eventually fell short by 13 runs, despite Sune Luus’ unbeaten fifty. The Fatima Sana-led Pakistan side secured a win in the second match, with a series decided to follow in the third T20I.
Highlights from the Match:
1) Muneeba Ali 45 (Pakistan)
The Pakistani opener delivered an impressive performance in the second T20I against the Proteas. The left-handed batter scored 45 off 34 balls, hitting six boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 132.35. Her innings helped Pakistan set a formidable total of 181.
2) Fatima Sana 37* (Pakistan)
The newly appointed Pakistani skipper provided the finishing touches in the second T20I. She came into bat in the thirteenth over, with Pakistan at 100 for three. Fatima was involved in a 60-run stand for the fourth wicket alongside Nida Dar. She remained unbeaten on 37 off 23 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes, with a strike rate of 160.86.
3) Sunne Luus 53* (South Africa)
Despite South Africa’s loss, Sune Luus’ innings kept the Proteas in contention during the chase of 182. The right-handed batter walked in when South Africa was 84 for three in the twelfth over. She remained unbeaten on 53 off 29 balls, with six boundaries and one six, and was the top scorer for the touring side in the second T20I.