South Africa secured an exciting win in the first T20I match, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second T20I will take place on Friday, February 13, at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. South Africa aims to clinch the series, while Pakistan seeks to stay in the competition.
South Africa Women
The South African Women achieved a narrow 5-wicket victory against Pakistan Women. Captain Laura Wolvaardt delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 61 runs off 38 balls as the Proteas chased down a target of 190 runs. Kayla Reyneke also stood out, contributing 29 runs off 16 balls while taking two wickets. Ayanda Hlubi and Nonkululeko Mlaba claimed three and two wickets, respectively.
Pakistan Women
Pakistan Women, despite struggling, managed to score 189 runs while batting first in the opening T20I. They started poorly, losing half of their team for just 64 runs. However, Fatima Sana shone with her career-high score of 90 runs off 41 balls, hitting seven sixes. Their bowling in the death overs let them down. Nashra Sandhu took two wickets. Winning the next match is critical for their continuation in the series.
SA-W vs PAK-W T20I Match Details
| SA-W vs PAK-W T20I Match Details | |
| Match | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women 2nd T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Friday, February 13; 9:30 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Willowmoore Park, Benoni |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV – NA, Live Stream – FanCode |
SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd T20I Pitch Report
The pitch at Willowmoore Park offers a balance between batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers may find movement with the new ball early on, but the surface tends to slow down, favoring spinners in the middle overs. The average first innings score is about 145.
SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd T20I Weather Report
The weather forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with a 10% chance of rain. The temperature is expected to range from 21-26°C.
SA-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Records
| SA-W vs PAK-W head-to-head (in T20Is) | |
| Matches Played | 25 |
| Won by South Africa Women | 14 |
| Won by Pakistan Women | 11 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd T20I Probable XI
- South Africa Women: Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Lara Goodall, Dane van Niekerk, Ayanda Hlubi, Tazmin Brits, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Kayla Reyneke
- Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Ayesha Zafar, Humna Bilal, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Umme Hani
Players To Watch Out For In SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd T20I Match
- Laura Wolvaardt | SA-W: The 26-year-old captain is in strong form, scoring 61 runs in the opening match. She has an impressive T20I record, with 2,286 runs in 80 innings, including 13 half-centuries and two centuries.
- Fatima Sana | PAK-W: The Pakistani captain is a key all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball. Her recent performance includes a career-high score of 90 runs in the first match, making her a player to watch.
SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd T20I Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last three matches held at this venue, teams winning the toss have batted once and bowled twice.
Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch
- At this venue, teams batting second have won 4 out of 7 WT20I matches, while those batting first have won 3 times. This suggests a preference for batting first for better results.
SA-W vs PAK-W Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: Pakistan Women (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 32-38
- PAK-W Total: 140-150
- Match Winner: South Africa Women
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: South Africa Women (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 42-48
- SA-W Total: 160-170
- Match Winner: South Africa Women
Who will win today’s SA-W vs PAK-W T20I match?
South Africa Women are favored to win this match and secure the series. They have performed strongly against Pakistan Women in recent encounters. Despite Pakistan’s solid batting, their bowling struggles cost them in the previous match.
