A high-pressure basement battle awaits in Group 1 at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as Pakistan and South Africa face off with both teams desperate to escape the bottom of the table. Pakistan is currently in fifth place with 0 points and a tough NRR of -3.200, while South Africa sits just below them in sixth with an NRR of -3.250. Both camps need an immediate turnaround after disappointing opening results, meaning the individual sparks shown by Muneeba Ali and Fatima Sana for Pakistan, and Laura Wolvaardt and Nonkululeko Mlaba for the Proteas, must turn into a collective team effort.
With a second consecutive loss likely signaling the end of any realistic semi-final aspirations, this match will be played with knockout-level intensity. Pakistan will heavily rely on Muneeba to safely negotiate the dangerous lines of Nonkululeko Mlaba, while South Africa will look to captain Laura Wolvaardt to play a match-winning innings at the top of the order. It will come down to a test of nerves, and the side that can successfully contain the opposition’s boundaries in the middle overs will walk away with their first 2 points of the tournament.
Where to Watch Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar website and app.
Squads:
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab
Schedule:
Pakistan Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 14: vs India, Birmingham – Pakistan lost by 64 runs
June 17: vs South Africa, Birmingham
June 20: vs Bangladesh, Southampton
June 23: vs Australia, Leeds
June 27: vs Netherlands, Bristol
South Africa Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 13: vs Australia Women, Manchester – South Africa lost by 65 runs
June 17: vs Pakistan Women, Birmingham
June 21: vs India Women, Manchester
June 25: vs Netherlands Women, Bristol
June 28: vs Bangladesh Women, Lord’s
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives –
Catch all the live action on Star Sports channels and JioHotstar.
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live action on Prime Video.
For fans in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live action on Willow TV.
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sport.
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa –
Catch all the live action on SuperSport Cricket.
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