Pakistan will take on South Africa in the 1st ODI of the series at the National Stadium in Karachi. Having lost all matches in the T20I series, South Africa will hope to turn their fortunes around while Pakistan will try and continue their blistering form.
Squads:
Pakistan: Nida Dar (C), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Ameen, Sidra Nawaz, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sadamali Bhakshala, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker
Players to watch out:
Sidra Ameen:
Sidra Ameen is an exceptional player who has been in great form. In ODIs, she has amassed 1321 runs in 52 innings with a high score of 176. She was in great touch during the T20I series and if she continues with this form, Pakistan can easily claim the ODI series as well.
Laura Wolvaardt:
At just 24 years of age, Laura Wolvaardt is shattering cricketing records. She has played a pivotal role in South Africa’s success scoring 3193 runs with 882 of them in just 2022. She averages 45.61 in the format and it will be very difficult for any bowler to stop her if she gets going.
Ghulam Fatima:
Spinner Ghulam Fatima is a player to watch out for. In 11 matches, she has taken 21 wickets at an economy rate of 4.05. With the pitch being best suited for spinners, Ghulam Fatima can easily turn the match in Pakistan’s favor.
Ayabonga Khaka:
Ayabonga Khaka is another champion ODI player in the South African side. She bowls at an impressive economy rate of 4.14 and has taken two 4-wicket hauls and one 5-wicket haul. Despite going wicketless in the T20Is, we can expect her to perform well in the ODI series.
Pitch:
The pitch at the National Stadium is well-rounded and suited for both batters and bowlers. A close encounter between the two sides can be expected.
Weather:
The temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius with humidity being 65% and chances of rain being 10%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Muneeba Ali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Bismah Maroof, Sidra Ameen, Marizanne Kapp, Nida Dar, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Match details:
Date – 8th September, 2023
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – National Stadium, Karachi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode App and Website.
Loves all things female cricket