The first T20I between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women is set for today, February 10, 2026, at Senwes Park. This match kicks off South Africa’s “Brave Summer of Cricket,” leading up to the T20 World Cup in June.
South Africa starts as favourites, while Pakistan looks for improvement
South Africa comes into this match with high confidence after a convincing 2-0 series win over Ireland. The team has benefited from recent experience in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), with Laura Wolvaardt and Nadine de Klerk showing excellent form. The hosts will likely rely on their strong top-order batting and disciplined bowling attack.
Under the leadership of Fatima Sana, Pakistan aims to demonstrate their ability to compete on foreign soil. Despite inconsistent performances since the 2024 World Cup, they have a strong spin attack that has historically posed challenges for South African batters. For an upset, senior players like Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz will need to play key roles against the South African pace of Marizanne Kapp.
SA-W vs PAK-W, 1st T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 10; 9:30 pm IST / 4:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm NZDT
- Venue: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is):
Matches played: 24 | South Africa Women won: 13 | Pakistan Women won: 11
Senwes Park Pitch Report
The pitch at Senwes Park is known for being balanced, with a slight advantage for bowlers in the initial overs of a T20 match. It offers good bounce, which benefits South African fast bowlers. The ball is expected to move well during the early overs. As the game progresses, the track tends to slow down. Recently, spinners have performed well, averaging 22.66 per wicket, compared to 24.27 for fast bowlers. The average first-innings score is between 130-135, with totals above 150 being challenging to chase.
Teams:
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Kayla Reyneke, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Dane van Niekerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi, Karabo Meso
Pakistan Women: Sidra Amin, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali (wk), Aliya Riaz, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Nashra Sandhu, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Tuba Hassan, Gull Feroza, Tasmia Rubab, Humna Bilal, Saira Jabeen
SA-W vs PAK-W, 1st T20I: Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa wins the toss and bowls first
- Pakistan’s powerplay score: 35-45
- Pakistan’s total score: 130-140
Case 2:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bowls first
- South Africa’s powerplay score: 40-50
- South Africa’s total score: 155-165
