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Fatima Sana’s all-round performance helped Pakistan avoid a series whitewash by defeating South Africa in the third WT20I.

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pakistan women South Africa ended the T20I leg of their 2026 tour with an emphatic 53-run win. south african women In the third and final match at the Diamond Oval. After losing the first two games, the visitors produced a brilliant all-round performance to avoid a series whitewash. fatima sanawhich was appropriately named

Despite the loss, South Africa have already clinched the three-match T20I series 2-1, winning the first encounter by five wickets and the second by six wickets. However, Pakistan’s strong response in the final game gave them valuable momentum heading into the ODI stage.

Fatima Sana took Pakistan to a competitive score

The Pakistani women’s team, which came to bat first after winning the toss, had a bad start. opener Muniba Ali And gul firoza He was out without opening the account, due to which the visiting team got into initial trouble. Ayesha Zafar (19 out of 21) and Sidra Amin (26 off 25) attempted to stabilize the innings, but South Africa’s disciplined bowling kept the scoring rate under control.

The innings changed dramatically in the latter part thanks to Sana’s counter-innings. Battling under pressure, he scored 47 runs in just 30 balls with the help of four fours and two sky-high sixes. His aggressive stroke play changed the momentum and took Pakistan to a respectable score of 144/7 in 20 overs.

Among South African bowlers, Mohd. nonkululeko mlaba Whereas he gave a good spell of 1 wicket for 22 runs in four overs. ayabonga blueprint Also took one wicket. Although marijane kapp Despite being economical, conceding just 11 runs in its three overs, the Proteas could not stop Pakistan’s late surge.

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Pakistan bowlers destroyed South Africa’s target

Chasing 145, South Africa Women faltered from the start. Tazmin Brits Fell for a duck, and den van niekerk Was out cheaply, putting the host team on the backfoot. Whereas Nadine de Klerk (27 out of 30) and annery derksen (30 out of 38) attempted to rebuild the innings, the required rate continued to rise as Pakistan’s bowlers continued to apply pressure.

Saadia Iqbal He performed brilliantly with the ball and took 3 wickets for 18 runs in 3.5 overs. Sana once again made her presence felt, taking 2 for 12 in three overs and breaking important partnerships. Zafar also took an important wicket during his economical spell.

South Africa were eventually all out for only 91 runs in 16.5 overs, falling well short of the target, giving Pakistan a comprehensive 53-run win.

While South Africa Women won the T20I series 2-1, Pakistan’s dominant win in the final match provides fresh confidence ahead of the 50-over format. Both the teams will meet in the first ODI on Sunday, February 22 at Mangaung Oval.

Also read: On the strength of Arundhati Reddy’s fast bowling, India registered a strong victory over Australia in the first women’s T20 match affected by rain.

This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.

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