South Africa Women are set for the second T20I at Willowmoore Park, riding high from their nail-biting win in the first match. In pursuit of 181 runs, the Proteas demonstrated their strength with captain Laura Wolvaardt scoring 61 off 38 balls and debutant Kayla Reyneke making a notable impact both with the bat and ball, leading to a 5-wicket victory.
Conversely, for Pakistan, the opening match was mixed. Their top order faced difficulties, but captain Fatima Sana delivered a standout performance with a career-best 90 off 41 balls, including 7 sixes, pushing her team to a respectable score. Pakistan’s main challenge lies in achieving more consistency; their bowlers lacked effectiveness in the death overs, and the top-order batters must provide a more solid foundation to avoid relying heavily on Sana’s late innings.
With a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, South Africa is eager to secure the trophy at home, while Pakistan needs a win to keep their chances alive in the series.
SA-W vs PAK-W, 2nd T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 13; 9:30 pm IST / 4:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm NZDT
- Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches played: 25 | South Africa Women won: 14 | Pakistan Women won: 11
Willowmoore Park Pitch Report
The pitch at Willowmoore Park is known to be conducive to batting, with a hard and flat surface that provides good bounce and pace. High scores are common here, with an average score of around 170–175 in recent T20 games. Scores below 160 may be seen as lacking. The pitch also supports bowlers who can maintain consistent line and length. As the match progresses, the dew can affect play, making it tougher for spinners and easier for chasing teams. Historically, there’s been a balance between teams batting first and chasing, but given the current line-ups and the dew factor, the winning captain is likely to choose to bowl first.
Squads:
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, 2nd T20I: Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- South Africa wins the toss and bowls first
- Pakistan’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Pakistan’s total score: 140-150
Scenario 2:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bowls first
- South Africa’s powerplay score: 50-60
- South Africa’s total score: 160-170
Match result: The team bowling first is likely to win.
