Pakistan Women v South Africa Women Twenty20 Series 2024: 3rd T20I Preview
Pakistan Women v South Africa Women 3rd T20I Preview: Pakistan Aim to End Series on a High, South Africa Seek Consolation Win
The Pakistan Women's cricket team will be aiming to end their Twenty20 series against South Africa on a high when they face the visitors in the third and final T20I at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Sunday, 26th March 2024. Pakistan trail 0-2 in the three-match series and will be keen to avoid a whitewash, while South Africa will be looking to finish the tour on a winning note.
Pakistan have been outplayed by South Africa in the first two T20Is. In the first match, they were bowled out for just 87 runs, while in the second match, they fell short of the target by 26 runs. Pakistan's batting has been a major concern, with the team failing to score more than 100 runs in either of the two matches.
South Africa, on the other hand, have been in impressive form. They have won both of their matches convincingly and will be confident of completing a 3-0 series sweep. Their batting has been led by Laura Wolvaardt, who has scored two half-centuries in the series, while their bowling has been equally impressive, with Shabnim Ismail and Ayabonga Khaka sharing the wickets.
Key Players
Pakistan: Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar, Fatima Sana
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka
Prediction
South Africa are the favorites to win the third T20I and complete a 3-0 series sweep. However, Pakistan will be keen to end the series on a high and will be hoping to put up a better performance in front of their home crowd.
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