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Pakistan are all set to take on South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series scheduled to take place at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday (September 8). The Proteas Women suffered a whitewash in the three-game T20I leg against the hosts held before this series.
Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits were the standout performers with the bat for South Africa in the T20I series against Pakistan. Laura even won the ‘Player of the Series’ award for her exploit. However, her efforts were in vain, as she failed to guide her team to victory in all those matches. On the other hand, Pakistan displayed an all-round performance to successfully clinch the series.
South Africa will now be determined to bounce back in the 50-over format after an embarrassing clean sweep in T20Is. Meanwhile, Pakistan will look to carry on their dominance in the ODIs.
South Africa Women’s tour of Pakistan 2023, 1st ODI:
- Date and time: September 8; 10:30 am GMT | 03:30 pm local | 04:00 pm IST
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
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National Stadium Pitch Report:
The National Stadium’s playing surface has consistently favoured batters, ensuring an enjoyable contest. It provides a dependable and uniform bounce, making it conducive for effective run-scoring as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, fast bowlers may encounter limited support from the pitch, prompting both teams to seek opportunities during the early overs. Given this situation, the team that wins the toss might contemplate opting to bowl first and chase the target established by their adversaries.
PAK-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Muneeba Ali
- Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof
- All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Nida Dar, Nadine de Klerk, Fatima Sana
- Bowlers: Nashra Sandhu, Ayabonga Khaka
PAK-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Marizanne Kapp (c), Laura Wolvaardt (vc)
Choice 2: Nida Dar (c), Bismah Maroof (vc)
PAK-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tazmin Brits, Masabata Klaas, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal
PAK-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (Sept 8, 10:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Pakistan: Nida Dar (c), Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Nawaz (wk), Bismah Maroof, Fatima Sana, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Ameen, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Ghulam Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.
Reserves: Tuba Hassan, Natalia Parvaiz, Najiha Alvi
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sinalo Jafta (wk), Mieke de Ridder (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Nonkuleleko Mlaba, Delmi Tucker, Anneke Bosch, Nondumiso Shangase
