SA-W vs PAK-W, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Match Prediction: Who will play today’s game between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women?

Highlights of an exciting Group A clash south african women taking on pakistan women in the 11th match of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 In Edgbaston, Birmingham. Building on the historical strength of their team, South Africa enter the competition as favorites under capable leadership Laura Wolvaardt. Backed by major giants like Explosives marijane kapp, listen luceand express speed of Shabnim IsmailThe Proteas want to strengthen their dominance at the beginning of the tournament. Their formidable balanced unit seamlessly transitions between explosive hitting and disciplined bowling, posing a formidable challenge to their subcontinental opponents.

On the other hand, Pakistan is led by women fatima sanaThe aim would be to disrupt the narrative and pull off a classic tournament upset. Relying too much on the anchoring capabilities of the opener Muniba Ali and experienced Alia RiazPakistan’s batting line-up will need to step up considerably against a consistent South African bowling attack. Additionally, their bowling contingent was led by clever spin Saadia Iqbal And Nashra SandhuWill play a vital role in putting brakes on South Africa’s top-heavy lineup. With valuable group-stage points, both the teams are expected to leave no stone unturned in the thrilling encounter.

SA-W vs PAK-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match Details

• date and time: June 17, 11:00 pm IST / 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local
• venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

SA-W vs PAK-W, head-to-head record in T20I

Matches played: 27 | South African Women: 15 | Pakistan Women: 12 | No result/tie: 0

edgbaston pitch report

The pitch at Edgbaston, Birmingham presents a balanced but bowler-friendly surface that traditionally rewards disciplined execution over raw aggression. Under the overcast skies of the 6:30 pm local start, fast bowlers like Kapp can expect genuine swing and lateral movement from the new ball during the powerplay. As the match progresses and the surface becomes slower, the spinners will gain significant hold, leading to a battle of tactical patience in the middle overs. However, because it is a day-night match, a moderate evening dew factor is expected in the second innings, potentially neutralizing the threat of spin and prompting both captains to bowl first.

squads

South African Women: Listen Luce, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anne Dirksen, Nadine de Klerk, Marijanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Kayla Reineke, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Tazmin Brits, Dane van Niekerk.

pakistan women: Gul Firozha, Muniba Ali (wk), Saira Jabeen, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Fatima Sana (c), Alia Riaz, Natalia Parvez, Iman Fatima, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Ramin Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Tuba Hasan, Tasmiya Rubab.

See also: Amelia Kerr hits the bullseye to dismiss Hasini Perera in the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka match in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

SA-W vs PAK-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• South Africa Women won the toss and bowled first
• Pakistan Women Powerplay Score: 30-40
• Pakistan Women’s total score: 140-150

Case 2:

• Pakistan women won the toss and bowled first
• South Africa Women Powerplay Score: 50-60
• South Africa Women’s total score: 190-200

Match result: The team bowling first wins the competition.

Also read: With the brilliant performance of Sophie Ecclestone, England won the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in a thrilling match, Ireland fears victory.

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