Witness history in the making! The 2025/26 clash between Pakistan and South Africa redefined women’s cricket. From record-shattering totals at Centurion to Pakistan’s clinical dominance in Durban, this series was a masterclass in skill and strategy. Explore the scores, stats, and “Gambits” that turned these matches into legendary cricket folklore.
Recent Match History: PAK-W vs SA-W (Last 7 Encounters)
Date
Format
Venue
Winner
Scorecard Summary
01 Mar 2026
ODI
Durban
PAK Won
PAK 306/8 (50) vs SA 187 (36.2) — PAK by 119 runs
25 Feb 2026
ODI
Centurion
SA Won
SA 361/8 (50) vs PAK 345 (49.5) — SA by 16 runs
22 Feb 2026
ODI
Bloemfontein
SA Won
SA 260/6 (41) vs PAK 223 (38.5) — SA by 37 runs
16 Feb 2026
T20
Benoni
PAK Won
PAK 144/7 (20) vs SA 91 (16.5) — PAK by 53 runs
13 Feb 2026
T20
Benoni
SA Won
PAK 100/9 (14) vs SA 104/4 (13.2) — SA by 6 wickets
10 Feb 2026
T20
Potchefstroom
SA Won
PAK 180/9 (20) vs SA 185/5 (20) — SA by 5 wickets
21 Oct 2025
ODI
Colombo
SA Won
SA 312/9 (40) vs PAK 83/7 (20) — SA by 150 runs (DLS)
Upcoming Schedule: Pakistan Women (May – June 2026)
Date
Match Type
Opponent
Venue
Time (IST)
04 May 2026
1st ODI
Zimbabwe
National Stadium, Karachi
16:00
06 May 2026
2nd ODI
Zimbabwe
National Stadium, Karachi
16:00
09 May 2026
3rd ODI
Zimbabwe
National Stadium, Karachi
16:00
12 May 2026
1st T20I
Zimbabwe
National Stadium, Karachi
20:00
14 May 2026
2nd T20I
Zimbabwe
National Stadium, Karachi
20:00
15 May 2026
3rd T20I
Zimbabwe
National Stadium, Karachi
20:00
29 May 2026
Tri-Series T20I
West Indies
Clontarf Cricket Club, Ireland
20:30
31 May 2026
Tri-Series T20I
Ireland
Clontarf Cricket Club, Ireland
20:30
03 Jun 2026
Tri-Series T20I
West Indies
Clontarf Cricket Club, Ireland
20:30
04 Jun 2026
Tri-Series T20I
Ireland
Clontarf Cricket Club, Ireland
20:30
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Group Stage)
Date
Opponent
Venue
Time (IST)
14 Jun 2026
India
Edgbaston, Birmingham
19:00
17 Jun 2026
South Africa
Edgbaston, Birmingham
23:00
20 Jun 2026
Bangladesh
Utilita Bowl, Southampton
19:00
23 Jun 2026
Australia
Headingley, Leeds
23:00
27 Jun 2026
Netherlands
Gloucestershire Cricket
15:00
Head-to-Head Record: PAK-W vs SA-W (As of April 2026)
Format
Total Matches
Pakistan Wins
South Africa Wins
Tied/No Result
Women’s ODI
31
6
23
2
Women’s T20I
25
12
13
0
World Cup (ODI)
4
0
4
0
World Cup (T20I)
1
0
1
0
Total Combined
56
18
36
2
The Epic Thriller: South Africa vs Pakistan (2nd ODI, 2026)
Match Detail
Information & Highlights
Date & Venue
25 February 2026
First Innings
South Africa: 361/8 (50 overs)
Second Innings
Pakistan: 345 all out (49.5 overs)
Result
South Africa Women won by 16 runs
Top Performer (SA)
Annerie Dercksen: 90 runs (68 balls) & 3 wickets
Top Performer (PAK)
Ayesha Zafar: 75 runs (68 balls)
Key Moment
Pakistan reached 345—their highest-ever ODI score—falling in the final over.
Key Performance Table: PAK-W vs SA-W (2025/26 Series)
Player Name
Team
Match Performance Highlights
Key Stats
Sadaf Shams
PAK
Match-winning knock in the 3rd ODI at Durban.
97 (82) in final ODI
Fatima Sana
PAK
All-round brilliance; led Pakistan’s fightback in T20Is and ODIs.
146 Runs & 4 Wickets
Annerie Dercksen
SA
Powerful middle-order batting and crucial wickets in the Centurion thriller.
175 Runs & 4 Wickets
Sidra Ameen
PAK
Consistent opening batter; scored back-to-back centuries in late 2025.
293 Runs (Avg: 293.00)
Tazmin Brits
SA
Destructive opener; hit a massive 151 in the 2025 Lahore series.
272 Runs (incl. 151)
Suné Luus
SA
Clinical leg-spin bowling that dismantled Pakistan’s top order.
3 Wickets for 42
Sadia Iqbal
PAK
Pakistan’s most reliable strike bowler in limited overs.
3 Wickets for 41
Nashra Sandhu
PAK
Left-arm orthodox; consistently controlled the run rate.
Average: 22.83
The Captain’s Gambit: Tactical Masterstrokes
Strategic Move
The Captain
Match Context
The Outcome
The “Fresh Blood” Final Over
Fatima Sana
1st T20I, 2026: Needing 10 to win in the final over, Sana handed the ball to debutant seamer Humna Bilal.
High Risk/Reward: While Reyneke hit a last-ball six to win for SA, the move showed Sana’s bold faith in new talent.
Aggressive Counter-Attack
Fatima Sana
3rd ODI, 2026: Walking in at 216-5, Sana chose a “fearless brand” of cricket rather than consolidating.
Historic Win: She smashed 60 off 41 balls—the fastest 50+ score for PAK-W—leading to their largest-ever win over SA (119 runs).
The Spin Trap
Laura Wolvaardt
2nd ODI, 2026: With Pakistan chasing 362, Wolvaardt strategically used Suné Luus to break a massive 130-run partnership.
Game Flipped: The wicket of top-scorer Sadaf Shams triggered a slide, allowing SA to defend their total by just 16 runs.
Clinical Death Bowling
Fatima Sana
3rd T20I, 2026: Defending 144, Sana opened the bowling herself to remove heavy-hitter Tazmin Brits immediately.
Dominant Victory: South Africa collapsed for 91, their lowest recent total, giving Pakistan a 53-run consolation win.
The Semi-Final Experiment
Laura Wolvaardt
World Cup 2025: Leading the group, Wolvaardt experimented with bowling rotations against Pakistan in Colombo.
Strategic Depth: SA secured a 150-run win, testing bench strength while securing the top spot in the standings.
The Record-Breakers: 2025/26 Season Summary
Record Category
Previous Record
New Record Set in 2025/26
Player/Team Involved
Highest Team Total (PAK-W)
280/7
345/10 (vs SA, Centurion)
Pakistan Women
Highest Match Aggregate
512 Runs
706 Runs (Centurion Thriller)
PAK vs SA
Highest Individual Score (SA)
135
171 Runs
Tazmin Brits
Largest Margin of Victory (Runs)
94 Runs
150 Runs (World Cup 2025)
South Africa Women
Highest Series Average (ODI)
110.00
293.00
Sidra Ameen (PAK)
Fastest Fifty for Pakistan
48 Balls
36 Balls
Fatima Sana
Most Runs in a Calendar Year (SA)
850
1,024 Runs
Laura Wolvaardt
The Conclusion
This epic rivalry proves that the gap is closing. While South Africa remains a powerhouse, Pakistan’s fearless transformation under new leadership has rewritten the record books. As both teams head toward the World Cup, these scorecards serve as a testament to the grit, passion, and rising standard of the global game.
