The South Africa women’s team triumphed over Pakistan by 10 runs in the first T20 match held at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Chasing a target of 133, Pakistan managed 122/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Pakistan’s top order faltered, losing five wickets for just 47 runs before Aliya Riaz and captain Fatima Sana steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Despite their efforts, with Riaz remaining unbeaten on 52 and Sana scoring 37 not out, Pakistan fell short of the target.

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Earlier, after winning the toss, Fatima Sana chose to field first. South Africa put up 132/4 in their 20 overs, with Tazmin Brits leading the charge with 56 runs. On the bowling front, Sadia Iqbal took 3 wickets for Pakistan, while Nida Dar claimed one.

The remaining two matches of the T20 series will also take place in Multan on September 18 and 20.

Pakistan Playing XI: Gul Feroza, Sidra Ameen, Nida Dar, Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz, Sadaf, Fatima Sana, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan

South Africa Squad: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Suné Luus, Sinalo Jafta, Seshnie Naidu, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune