Following a six-wicket win in the second ODI, South Africa will clash against Pakistan in the third and final game on the 14th of September, 2023, at the National Stadium in Karachi. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as both sides eye for a win.
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, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker
Players to watch out:
Nadine de Klerk:
All-rounder Nadine de Klerk has been in terrific form during the ODI series. In the first game, she took 3 wickets for 23 runs, and in the second took 4 wickets for 32 runs. She has also had useful contributions with the bat scoring 29 runs at a strike rate of 126.08 in the first game and 24 runs at a strike rate of 80 in the second ODI. She is an exceptional performer and all eyes will be on her in this match.
Sune Luus:
Another talented all-rounder in the South African side is Sune Luus. In her career of 108 matches, she has scored 1916 runs and has taken 115 wickets. Her high score of 107 in ODIs has come against Pakistan in this series. South Africa will hope that she capitalizes on her form and scores well in this match.
Aliya Riaz:
30-year-old all-rounder Aliya Riaz has been a consistent performer for Pakistan. In this series, she scored 49 runs and took 1 wicket for 31 runs in the first game. In the second match, she scored a brilliant 53 in 86 balls. To secure a win, Pakistan will hope that she continues this performance in the final game.
Fatima Sana:
Fatima Sana is an impressive bowling all-rounder in the Pakistan side. In 32 matches she has taken 44 wickets and has scored 296 runs with her high score of 69 coming in this series. She will be a player to watch out for.
Pitch:
The pitch at the National Stadium is a batting-friendly surface and spinners are the pick amongst the bowlers. The team winning the toss should choose to field first.
Weather:
The temperature is expected to be around 26 degree Celsius. Chances of rain are 10% and conditions are expected to be pleasant.
Fantasy playing XI:
Muneeba Ali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Aliya Riaz, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Nida Dar, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas
Match details:
Date – 14th September, 2023
Time – 4:00 PM, IST
Venue – National Stadium, Karachi
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode App and Website.
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