Pakistan Women’s tour of South Africa faces a last-minute venue switch, with Cricket South Africa (CSA) relocating the third T20I from Kimberley Oval in Potchefstroom to Willowmoore Park in Benoni. An independent inspection flagged the original venue as non-compliant due to issues, putting player safety first as the Proteas gear up to host Pakistan’s side.
The revised schedule kicks off with the first T20I on Tuesday, February 10 at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom (21:30 IST), followed by the second on Friday, February 13 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni (21:30 IST), and the decider on Monday, February 16 back at Willowmoore (21:30 IST). This Benoni double-header plays to South Africa’s strengths at a ground where the Proteas Women boast a strong T20I record, with conditions often suitable for spin that could test Pakistan’s revamped attack.
South Africa Women’s Squad
Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt, Sinalo Jafta, Nadine de Klerk, Tazmin Brits, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Karabo Meso, and Kayla Reyneke
Pakistan Women’s Squad
Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Umm-e-Hani, Fatima Sana, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal, Gull Feroza, Humna Bilal, Eyman Fatima, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab
The change arrived days before Pakistan’s February 7 departure, following Umm-e-Hani’s inclusion for the injured Rameen Shamim. South African Women and Pakistan Women have faced each other in 24 T20I matches. South Africa has an edge in head-to-head with 13 wins while Pakistan has 11 wins.This T20 series will be crucial for both sides considering the T20 World Cup is not too far.
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