What Happened
South Africa Women will face Pakistan Women in the second ODI of their three-match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on February 25, 2026. In the first ODI, South Africa secured a 37-run victory, despite rain interruptions, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Key performances came from Sune Luus, who scored 93 runs, and Sinalo Jafta, who contributed an unbeaten 57 runs.
Why It Matters
This match is crucial for Pakistan Women, who must win to keep the series alive. Led by captain Fatima Sana, the team aims to bounce back after their loss in the first ODI. South Africa, under Laura Wolvaardt’s captaincy, is looking to clinch the series with a win, having already triumphed in the preceding T20I series.
What’s Next
Both teams are expected to bring their best to the field. South Africa will maintain their winning XI, while Pakistan will seek to improve their bowling performance, particularly from Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal. The outcome of this match will determine the series victor, with one game remaining.
