In the 1st T20I of the Pakistan Women tour of South Africa 2026, the match is set to be played at the Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. South Africa Women have been in excellent touch in recent times, coming off a great World Cup campaign and a dominant international tour against Ireland Women. Laura Wolvaardt, the Proteas skipper, will be mighty pleased with her side’s international form and she will be confident that they can carry the momentum forward. As South Africa Women gear up to take on Pakistan Women, here are the top 3 players to watch out for South Africa Women:
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt, the South African batter has been in excellent touch lately with consistent performances in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup and followed by that she had some brilliant innings in the bilateral series that was played against Ireland. In her T20I career, she has scored 2225 runs from 79 innings at a strike rate of 118. She scored a scintillating century in the very first match of the series and she had also continued her form to the WPL. She was a fine player for the Capitals this season and she could be the key batter for South Africa Women’s team.
Sune Luus
Sune Luus, the South African all-rounder, has been a consistent player for her national side with her all-round abilities. In her T20I career, she has scored 1526 runs from 96 innings at a strike rate of 110 and she has also picked up 57 wickets from 80 innings at an economy of 6. She scored a fine 81 off 51 balls in the opening fixture against Ireland Women and has been looking in great touch recently. She could be a key all-rounder for South Africa Women’s team this series.
Nadine de Klerk
Nadine de Klerk, the South African all-rounder, has been a fine seamer who can pick up wickets through different phases of the game, and she can also provide crucial runs down the order. In her T20I career, she has scored 667 runs from 50 innings, and she has also picked up 52 wickets from 59 innings. She is coming off a fine run of form from the WPL as she played a crucial role in crowning the RCB women as the champions of the season. She will play a huge role in this series, and their batting unit will be looking for contributions down the order.
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