Pakistan will take on South Africa in a three-match women’s ODI series starting Sunday, 22 February, marking their second 50-over meeting in six months.
The series is part of the ICC Women’s ODI Championship, which serves as the qualification pathway for the 2029 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Each team plays eight three-match series in the cycle — four home and four away — making every match crucial for standings.
Captains and squad updates
Pakistan will be led by Fatima Sana, while Laura Wolvaardt captains the home side.
Pakistan enter the ODI series with momentum after a commanding 53-run win in the third T20I. The squad includes one uncapped player, left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab, who is set for her ODI debut.
Key players to watch
- Sidra Amin has an impressive record against South Africa, scoring 476 runs in 13 ODIs at an average of 43.27, including two centuries and two fifties.
- Nashra Sundhu has claimed 25 wickets in 16 matches against the Proteas, with career-best figures of 6-26 in September 2025.
Team mindset
Speaking ahead of the series, former fast bowler Wahab Riaz told PCB Digital that while ODI cricket demands more discipline than T20Is, Pakistan aims to maintain positive and attacking intent.
He emphasized the importance of fielding improvements, noting that a single catch or run-out can shift momentum. With Championship points at stake, Pakistan are targeting a strong showing away from home.
Full Pakistan squad
Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Umm-e-Hani.
Series schedule (All times PKT)
- 1st ODI: 22 February – Mangaung Oval (day) – 1:00pm
- 2nd ODI: 25 February – SuperSport Park (day/night) – 4:00pm
- 3rd ODI: 1 March – Kingsmead Cricket Ground (day) – 1:00pm
With valuable Championship points on the line, the series promises a competitive contest between two improving sides in women’s international cricket.
