South Africa Women will seek to maintain their advantage over Pakistan Women in the second ODI of their three-match series on Wednesday, February 25th. South Africa is aiming for an ODI series win after securing victory in the T20 format, while Pakistan Women will try to recover and keep their hopes alive.
South Africa Women
South Africa Women will look to clinch the ODI series following their success in the T20 series. They won the first match against Pakistan Women by 22 runs. Batting first, the South African team scored 260 for 6 in 50 overs, with Sinalo Jafta achieving her first half-century and Sune Luus scoring an unbeaten 93. In response, Pakistan Women were bowled out for 233 runs, with Tumi Sekhukhune taking three wickets.
Pakistan Women
Pakistan Women are struggling in the 50-over format, having lost their last six matches. They came close to winning against South Africa in the first ODI but fell short. Nashra Sandhu was the standout bowler with two wickets, while Sidra Amin and Ayesha Zafar topped the batting scores with 68 and 81 runs, respectively. They will aim to win the second match to stay in the series.
SA-W vs PAK-W ODI Match Details
| SA-W vs PAK-W ODI Match Details | |
| Match | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women 2nd ODI Match |
| Date and Time | Wednesday, February 25; 1:30 p.m. IST |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV – NA, Live Stream – FanCode |
SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd ODI Pitch Report
SuperSport Park favors fast bowlers with extra bounce. Seamers may take advantage early, especially in overcast conditions. Once settled, batters can score well due to the altitude. Spinners will find it challenging, depending mostly on control. The pitch starts as pace-friendly but becomes more suited for batting.
SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd ODI Weather Report
The forecast is clear with temperatures around 19 degrees Celsius, humidity at 73%, and only a 5% chance of rain. Light breezes are expected, and dew may form later due to humidity. Overall, conditions appear favorable for a full match.
SA-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Records
| SA-W vs PAK-W head-to-head (in ODIs) | |
| Matches Played | 33 |
| Won by South Africa Women | 25 |
| Won by Pakistan Women | 6 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd ODI Probable XI
- South Africa Women: Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nadine De Klerk, Lara Goodall, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi.
- Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali (wk), Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Ayesha Zafar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig.
Players To Watch Out For In SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd ODI Match
- Sune Luus | SA-W: A key player for South Africa, she has scored 2970 runs in 146 ODIs, including two centuries and 19 half-centuries. She had a notable score of 93 not out in the last game, and she is also a useful bowler with 123 wickets in ODIs.
- Sidra Amin | PAK-W: A standout player for Pakistan, she has accumulated 2477 runs in 81 ODIs, with 14 half-centuries and six centuries. She scored 68 runs in the first match and is a key player to watch in this game.
SA-W vs PAK-W 2nd ODI Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In three domestic matches at this venue, the teams that won the toss have chosen to bowl first each time.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- Out of the five WODI matches played here, teams batting second have won four times, while only one team batting first has secured a win, suggesting that bowling first is favorable at this venue.
SA-W vs PAK-W Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: Pakistan Women (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-50
- SA-W Total: 250-270
- Match Winner: South Africa Women
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: South Africa Women (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 35-45
- PAK-W Total: 190-210
- Match Winner: South Africa Women
Who will win today’s SA-W vs PAK-W ODI match?
South Africa Women are favored to win against Pakistan Women in this ODI match. They have dominated in their recent encounters, winning five of the last six matches by a considerable margin. Their squad is more experienced and currently in better form.
