Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team Vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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The cricketing rivalry between the Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team and the South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team has grown significantly in competitive intensity. Historically dominated by South Africa’s powerful pace attack and elite top-order batting, recent bilateral cycles highlight a shifting dynamic. While the Proteas maintain a clear upper hand in the 50-over One-Day International format, Pakistan’s world-class spin department has made the Twenty20 International format highly competitive. From record-shattering team totals to historic six-wicket bowling hauls, their multi-format encounters deliver high-stakes drama that shapes the landscape of international women’s cricket.
Recent Match Results & Scorecards
| Match Date | Format & Venue | Pakistan Women Score | South Africa Women Score | Match Result |
| 25 February 2026 | 2nd ODI Centurion | 345/10 (49.5 ov) | 361/8 (50.0 ov) | South Africa Women won by 16 runs |
| 22 February 2026 | 1st ODI Bloemfontein | 223/10 (41.0 ov) | 260/6 (41.0 ov) | South Africa Women won by 37 runs |
| 16 February 2026 | 3rd T20I Kimberley | 144/7 (20.0 ov) | 91/10 (16.5 ov) | Pakistan Women won by 53 runs |
| 12 February 2026 | 2nd T20I Benoni | 100/9 (14.0 ov) | 104/4 (13.2 ov) | South Africa Women won by 6 wickets |
| 10 February 2026 | 1st T20I Potchefstroom | 180/9 (20.0 ov) | 185/5 (20.0 ov) | South Africa Women won by 5 wickets |
| 21 October 2025 | ICC World Cup Colombo | 83/7 (20.0 ov) | 312/9 (40.0 ov) | South Africa Women won by 150 runs |
| 22 September 2025 | 3rd ODI Lahore | 117/4 (31.0 ov) | 115/10 (25.5 ov) | Pakistan Women won by 6 wickets |
Head-to-Head & Win-Loss Summary (All-Time)
| Format | Total Matches | South Africa Wins | Pakistan Wins | Tied | No Result / Abandoned |
| Women One Day Internationals (WODI) | 34 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Women Twenty20 Internationals (WT20I) | 25 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| All Time Combined Summary | 59 | 38 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
Best Player Analysis (All-Time Head-to-Head)
| Player | Team | Role | Key Statistic vs Opponent | Impact Analysis |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | Top-Order Batter | 926 Runs | Highest run scorer in history between both nations. Dominates with a 57.9 average. |
| Sidra Ameen | Pakistan | Opening Batter | 811 Runs | Pakistan leading run aggregator. Holds a top personal score of 122 against SA. |
| Tazmin Brits | South Africa | Opening Batter | 171 Highest Score | Holds the record for the highest individual score in their head to head history. |
| Marizanne Kapp | South Africa | All-Rounder | 69.1 Batting Average | Highest average among players with 15 plus matches. Regularly delivers Player of the Match displays. |
| Nashra Sandhu | Pakistan | Left-arm Spinner | 34 Wickets | The most successful bowler all time across both sides, tying with veteran Shabnim Ismail. |
| Sadia Iqbal | Pakistan | Left-arm Spinner | 27 Wickets | Most economical strike bowler for Pakistan. Dismantled SA line ups in recent games. |
| Ayabonga Khaka | South Africa | Right-arm Pacer | 21 Wickets | South Africa leading active wicket taker against Pakistan. |
Match Overview & Key Details
| Detail Category | Key Specifications & Operational Parameters |
| Governing Bodies | Controlled jointly by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) |
| Primary Formats | Women One Day Internationals (WODIs) and Women Twenty20 Internationals (WT20Is) |
| Major Neutral Venues | Frequently clash in ICC Tournaments hosted in neutral territories like Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and the UAE |
| Frequent Home Venues (SA) | Matches are commonly scheduled at Kingsmead (Durban), Centurion (Pretoria), and Willowmoore Park (Benoni) |
| Frequent Home Venues (PAK) | Matches are commonly scheduled at Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) and National Stadium (Karachi) |
| Highest Score (Team) | South Africa Women: 361/8 (Centurion, February 2026) |
| Lowest Score (Team) | Pakistan Women: 83/7 (ICC World Cup, Colombo, October 2025) |
| Typical Pitch Conditions | South Africa: Offers hard, bouncy, pace-friendly tracksPakistan: Slower, low-bouncing, spin-dominant surfaces |
Pakistan Batting Performance (All-Time vs South Africa)
| Statistical Metric | Top Performer / Landmark | Performance Figures | Match Context & Venue |
| Most Career WODI Runs | Sidra Ameen | 811 Runs | Scored across a decade spanning 2013 to 2026. |
| Highest Individual Score (WODI) | Sidra Ameen | 121 Runs | Hit off 150 balls at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (2025). |
| Highest Individual Score (WT20I) | Fatima Sana | 90 Runs | Smashed at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom (2025/26). |
| Highest All-Time Average | Bismah Maroof | 177.0 Average | Bolstered by several notable red ink unbeaten knocks. |
| Highest Ever Team Score | Pakistan Women Team | 345/10 | 49.5 overs at SuperSport Park, Centurion (Feb 2026). |
| Most Dependable Middle-Order | Aliya Riaz | 566 Runs | Key finisher in both limited over variants. |
South Africa Batting Performance (All-Time vs Pakistan)
| Statistical Metric | Top Performer / Landmark | Performance Figures | Match Context & Venue |
| Most Career Runs (All Formats) | Laura Wolvaardt | 1,164 Runs | Scored across eras spanning 2016 to 2026. |
| Highest Individual Score | Tazmin Brits | 171 Runs | Smashed during a dominant top-order display. |
| Most Head-to-Head 50s | Laura Wolvaardt | 9 Fifties | Maintained alongside an elite average near 58.0. |
| Highest Batting Strike Rate | Chloe Tryon | 103.2 SR | Calculated across middle-order cameo finishes. |
| Most Career Hundreds | Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp | 2 Hundreds | Shared as the joint-most centuries scored against Pakistan. |
| Highest Ever Team Score | South Africa Women Team | 361/8 | 50 overs at SuperSport Park, Centurion (Feb 2026). |
All-Time Bowling Performances & Records
| Statistical Metric | Top Bowler / Milestone | Performance Figures | Match Context & Venue |
| Best Innings Figures (WODI) | Nashra Sandhu (PAK) | 6/26 (9.0 overs) | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (September 2025) |
| Best Innings Figures (WT20I) | Shabnim Ismail (SA) | 5/12 (4.0 overs) | Kingsmead, Durban (2020/21 season) |
| Most Combined Wickets (PAK) | Nashra Sandhu | 34 Wickets | Secured using slow, left-arm orthodox variations. |
| Most Combined Wickets (SA) | Shabnim Ismail | 34 Wickets | Bowled at express pace across formats before retiring. |
| Most Wickets in 2025/26 Tour | Sadia Iqbal (PAK) & Suné Luus (SA) | 5 Wickets each | Shared honours across the T20I leg of the tour. |
| Most Economical Spell (SA) | Ayabonga Khaka | 3/10 (4.0 overs) | Willowmoore Park, Benoni (February 2026) |
Key Moments & Turning Points (Recent Match Scorecards)
| Match & Date | Defining Turning Point | Statistical Impact | Match Outcome |
| 3rd ODI 1 March 2026 | Sadaf Shamas Aggressive Opening Smashed 16 boundaries to build an immense foundation that took the game away from SA early. | 97 Runs off 82 balls | Pakistan Women won by 119 runs |
| 2nd ODI 25 February 2026 | Annerie Dercksen Death-Over Blitz Dismantled Pakistan pacers late in the innings to push South Africa beyond a chaseable target. | 90 Runs off 68 balls | South Africa Women won by 16 runs |
| 3rd T20I 16 February 2026 | Fatima Sana Middle-Order Rescue Counter-attacked with the bat when Pakistan was struggling at 68-5 to post a fighting score. | 47 Runs off 30 balls | Pakistan Women won by 53 runs |
| 1st T20I 10 February 2026 | Kayla Reyneke Last-Ball Composure Anchored a tense run chase, scoring the winning runs on the final delivery of the match. | 5-Wicket Victory | South Africa Women won by 5 wickets |
| World Cup Match 21 October 2025 | Wolvaardt-Luus 2nd Wicket Partnership Rebuilt South Africa innings rapidly following a two-hour rain interruption. | 118-Run Stand | South Africa Women won by 150 runs |
| 3rd ODI 22 September 2025 | Nashra Sandhu Spin Masterclass Completely dismantled the Proteas top-order on a turning track in Lahore. | 6 Wickets for 26 runs | Pakistan Women won by 6 wickets |
Match Result and Player of the Match Summary (2025–2026 Cycle)
| Match Date & Format | Venue | Winning Team | Winning Margin | Player of the Match |
| 01 March 2026 3rd WODI | Kingsmead, Durban | Pakistan Women | Won by 119 runs | Sadaf Shamas (PAK) (97 runs off 82 balls) |
| 25 February 2026 2nd WODI | SuperSport Park, Centurion | South Africa Women | Won by 16 runs | Annerie Dercksen (SA) (90 runs off 68 balls) |
| 22 February 2026 1st WODI | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | South Africa Women | Won by 37 runs | Suné Luus (SA) (93 runs off 76 balls) |
| 16 February 2026 3rd WT20I | Diamond Oval, Kimberley | Pakistan Women | Won by 53 runs | Fatima Sana (PAK) (47 runs & 2 wickets) |
| 13 February 2026 2nd WT20I | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | South Africa Women | Won by 6 wickets | Ayabonga Khaka (SA) (3 wickets for 20 runs) |
| 10 February 2026 1st WT20I | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | South Africa Women | Won by 5 wickets | Kayla Reyneke (SA) (Match-winning cameo) |
| 21 October 2025 ICC World Cup | R. Premadasa, Colombo | South Africa Women | Won by 150 runs | Marizanne Kapp (SA) (68 runs & 3 wickets) |
Conclusion
Ultimately, the statistical records reveal a narrative of South African dominance paired with resilient Pakistani breakthroughs. South Africa’s structural consistency across major ICC tournaments and bilateral series keeps them ahead in overall head-to-head metrics. However, Pakistan’s tactical growth, particularly through aggressive young leadership and dominant slow-bowling performances, continues to narrow the historical performance gap. As both nations invest heavily in talent development and professional structures, future matches promise even tighter contests. Their evolving battles remain essential to watch for cricket enthusiasts tracking the growth and tactical depth of the global women’s game.
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