Pakistan Women's Cricket Team Wins Second T20I Against South Africa
Pakistan women's cricket team secured a 13-run victory over South Africa in the second T20I match at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1. The Proteas were unable to chase the 182-run target set by the Green Shirts, falling 13 runs short of the total. Pakistan's impressive batting display, led by Muneeba Ali and Fatima Sana, helped them post a total of 181/4 after being elected to bat first by South Africa.
Key Takeaways:
- Pakistan's Muneeba Ali and Fatima Sana scored 45 (34) and 37 (23) respectively, playing crucial roles in the team's win.
- Nida Dar batted marvelously, scoring 29 off 21 balls and surpassing the 2000-run mark, becoming the third Pakistani women cricketer to achieve this milestone.
- Aliya Riaz added 17 runs off seven balls, smashing two fours and one six in her innings.
- Pakistan's opener Gul Feroza scored 10 runs off 11 balls, while Sidra Ameen added 28 runs off 25 deliveries.
- Opener Tazmin Brits of South Africa was dismissed by Sadia Iqbal in the 2.4 overs, returning to the dugout after scoring just nine runs off 10 balls.
- Nashra Sandhu and Sadia grabbed two wickets each as Pakistan managed to level the three-match T20I series 1-1.
Statistics:
- Pakistan's total score in the second T20I: 181/4
- South Africa's target score: 182
- South Africa's actual score: 168/4
- Nida Dar's strike rate: 138.09
- Aliya Riaz's strike rate: 241.67
- Gul Feroza's strike rate: 90.91
- Sidra Ameen's strike rate: 112
Sources:
- "Pakistan Women's Cricket Team Wins Second T20I Against South Africa". Cricket news website.