In an exciting second T20I match at the Multan Cricket Stadium, the Pakistan women’s cricket team secured a 13-run victory over South Africa, leveling the series 1-1. Batting first, Pakistan posted a total of 181/4, with standout performances from Muneeba Ali (45 off 34 balls), Fatima Sana (37 off 23 balls), Nida Dar (29 off 21 balls), and Aliya Riaz (17 off 7 balls). Tumi Sekhukhune was the pick of the bowlers for South Africa, taking two wickets, while Annerie Dercksen and Sune Luus took one each.
In response, South Africa managed 168/4, falling short despite notable efforts from Sune Luus (53 off 29 balls), Chloe Tryon (30 off 16 balls), and Laura Wolvaardt (36 off 25 balls). Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal claimed two wickets each for Pakistan. The series decider will be played on Friday at the same venue. Pakistan’s playing XI included Gul Feroza, Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Muneeba Ali (wk), Aliya Riaz, Sadaf Shanas, Fatima Sana (captain), Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, and Tuba Hassan, while South Africa fielded Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, and Ayanda Hlubi.
