South Africa’s women’s cricket team made a stunning comeback to win the three-match T20I series 2-1 against Pakistan. In the deciding game at the Multan Cricket Stadium, they defeated Pakistan by eight wickets, chasing down a target of 154 runs within 18.3 overs Ā¹ Ā².
The match saw Pakistan’s opening batters, Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza, get off to a brisk start, scoring 49 runs in the powerplay. However, they lost momentum, ending with 153/5 in 20 overs. Sidra Amin top-scored with 37 runs off 40 balls Ā¹ Ā².
South Africa’s batting lineup showed impressive form, with Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch adding 81 runs for the second wicket. Bosch scored 46 runs off 37 balls before retiring hurt, while Wolvaardt contributed 45 runs off 37 balls. The match-winning knock came from Annerie Dercksen, who smashed 44 runs off 23 balls, including six fours and two sixes Ā¹ Ā².
Dercksen was named Player of the Match, while Sune Luus took home the Player of the Series award Ā¹ Ā². This thrilling win marks South Africa’s preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to begin on October 3 Ā¹.