Pakistan and South Africa share a pretty competitive rivalry in women’s cricket. While South Africa keep the upper hand in women’s ODIs, things are almost even in T20Is.
Pakistan’s women’s T20I series win against South Africa in 2023 is the prime example of it. Or the tied women’s ODI between them in 2019. Pakistan almost ran over South Africa, but Masabata Klaas denied them the winning run to level the scores and the 2019 series (1-1).
In the ICC tournaments, South Africa maintain a huge lead over Pakistan. It was in the 2022 Women’s World Cup that Pakistan challenged South Africa a bit more. But South Africa’s bowlers showed their class to beat Pakistan by six runs.
South Africa would like to extend their lead when they face Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Pakistan, meanwhile, will aim to go the full distance this time around.
The two teams will meet in the 50-over tournament on October 21, 2025, in Sri Lanka’s Colombo.
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Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Players (2025)
| Role | Pakistan Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Fatima Sana | Laura Wolvaardt |
| Batters | Eyman Fatima, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin | Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits |
| All-Rounders | Fatima Sana, Aliya Riaz, Syeda Aroob Shah | Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Nondumiso Shangase, Chloe Tryon |
| Wicketkeepers | Muneeba Ali, Sidra Nawaz | Sinalo Jafta, Karabo Meso |
| Bowlers | Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal | Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune |
Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-Head Timeline (Recent 10 Matches)
| Year | Match | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 3rd ODI | ODI | Lahore | Pakistan women won by 6 wickets |
| 2025 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI | ODI | Lahore | South Africa women won by 25 runs |
| 2025 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI | ODI | Lahore | South Africa women won by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I | T20I | Multan | South Africa women won by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 2nd T20I | T20I | Multan | Pakistan women won by 13 runs |
| 2024 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 1st T20I | T20I | Multan | South Africa women won by 10 runs |
| 2023 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 3rd ODI | ODI | Karachi | Pakistan women won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI | ODI | Karachi | South Africa women won by 6 wickets |
| 2023 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI | ODI | Karachi | South Africa women won by 127 runs |
| 2023 | PAK-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I | T20I | Karachi | Pakistan women won by 6 runs |
Notable Records and Highlights
ODI Cricket
- South Africa dominate over Pakistan in women’s ODIs (23-6).
- First ODI in 1997: Ally Kuylaars’ 74* helped South Africa crawl to 258 for 7 in the Women’s World Cup. Kerri Laing (3/4) and Cindy Eksteen (3/28) bowled out Pakistan for 109 runs, with Sharmeen Khan (48) the lone fighter for them.
- Asmavia’s All-Round Effort: Asmavia Iqbal (3/15) and Sana Mir (2/40) restricted South Africa to 180 for 9 in the 2011 World Cup qualifier. Pakistan struggled in the chase, but Javeria Khan’s 47, along with Asmavia’s handy 22*, helped them beat South Africa in women’s ODIs for the first time.
- Tied Thriller: Sune Luus’ 80, Lizelle Lee’s 57, and Laura Wolvaardt’s 56 propelled South Africa to 265 for 6, with Aliya Riaz picking up 2 for 49 in a 2019 ODI. Riaz later contributed 71 with the bat, along with Javeria (74), to help Pakistan level the score at 265 for 9.
- Top run-scorer: South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp (677 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (34 wickets)
T20I Cricket
- South Africa maintain a small lead over Pakistan in women’s T20Is (13-11).
- First T20I in 2010: Javeria Khan’s 34 took Pakistan to 93 for 8 as Angelique Taai (3/9), Dane van Niekerk (2/13), and Shabnim Ismail (2/16) rattled them. In response, it was an easy chase, with captain Cri-zalda Brits (38*) leading South Africa from the front.
- Series Victory: Asmavia Iqbal’s excellent all-round performances in consecutive matches handed Pakistan a 2-1 victory in their first-ever bilateral women’s T20I series in 2015. Asmavia won the Player of the Series award for her 75 runs and six wickets in three matches.
- Series Whitewash: Pakistan whitewashed South Africa in a three-match bilateral women’s T20I series in 2023.
- Top run-scorer: South Africa’s Tazmin Brits (439 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (25 wickets)
Top Players in PAK-W vs SA-W Rivalry
Batting: Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Sidra Amin, Bismah Maroof, Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits
Bowling: Shabnim Ismail, Nida Dar, Nashra Sandhu, Sana Mir, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus
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Upcoming Schedule (Women’s World Cup 2025)
Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women – Women’s World Cup 2025 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women, 22nd Match | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
Where to Watch Women’s World Cup 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: JioHotstar
While South Africa are way ahead in women’s ODIs, Pakistan have seized their chances on a few occasions. The shortest format has seen balanced results, with Pakistan and South Africa not giving an inch to each other.
But South Africa need to be cautious of an unpredictable Pakistan. They can unleash surprises and twists at any moment, which makes this matchup exciting.
