POTCHEFSTROOM: Pakistan woman team beat South Africa by eight wickets in the first match of ICC Women’s Championship series at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Monday.
It’s Pakistan’s biggest-ever ODI win in terms of balls remaining, and their first-ever victory in South Africa.
SA scored 63 runs before being all-out in 23rd over. Mignon du Preez and Chloe Tryon were the only players able to enter double digits.
Sana Mir was the star for Pakistan as she took four wickets in six overs and didn’t allow the opponent to score freely.
The series could be crucial in deciding who qualifies for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2021.
The series also gives leading players the chance to improve their positions in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings.
Pakistan are currently sixth with 12 points with South Africa on fifth with 13 points.
Pakistan will be hoping to keep up the tempo after a 2-1 series win over the West Indies, while South Africa can improve their points position in home conditions.
