South Africa Women head into the second T20I at Willowmoore Park with significant momentum after a thrilling last-ball victory in the series opener. Chasing 181, the Proteas showcased their depth, with captain Laura Wolvaardt leading from the front (61 off 38) and debutant Kayla Reyneke delivering a fairytale performance with both bat and ball to seal the 5-wicket win.
For Pakistan, the opening match was a bittersweet affair. While their top order struggled, captain Fatima Sana played arguably the innings of her life, smashing a career-best 90 off just 41 balls* (including 7 sixes) to drag her side to a competitive total. Pakistan’s primary challenge will be finding consistency from their specialists; the bowlers lacked “kill instinct” in the death overs, and the top-order batters need to provide a sturdier platform to avoid over-relying on Sana’s late-innings heroics.
With a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, South Africa will look to clinch the trophy on home soil, while Pakistan must win to keep the series alive heading into the final fixture.
SA-W vs PAK-W, 2nd T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 13; 9:30 pm IST / 4:00 pm GMT / 6:00 pm NZDT
- Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches played: 25 | South Africa Women won: 14 | Pakistan Women won: 11
Willowmoore Park Pitch Report
The surface at Willowmoore Park is historically known as a “batting paradise.” The pitch here is typically hard and flat, offering consistent bounce and pace that allows the ball to come onto the bat nicely. High-scoring encounters are common here. An average score in recent T20 matches at this venue hovers around the 170–175 mark. Anything below 160 is likely to be under-par. The wicket is generally balanced for bowlers who hit the deck hard. However, as the game progresses under lights, the dew factor often becomes a significant variable, making the ball slippery for spinners and slightly easier for the chasing side. Historically, the venue sees a fair split between teams batting first and chasing. However, given the current form of both batting lineups and the potential for evening dew, the captain winning the toss is expected to field first.
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Squads:
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Kayla Reyneke, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Dane van Niekerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi, Karabo Meso
Pakistan Women: Sidra Amin, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali (wk), Aliya Riaz, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Nashra Sandhu, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Tuba Hassan, Gull Feroza, Tasmia Rubab, Humna Bilal, Saira Jabeen
SA-W vs PAK-W, 2nd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa wins the toss and bowl first
- Pakistan powerplay score: 40-50
- Pakistan total score: 140-150
Case 2:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bowl first
- South Africa powerplay score: 50-60
- South Africa total score: 160-170
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
Also READ: Fatima Sana’s brilliant 90 goes in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan in a thrilling first T20I
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
