Pakistan Women are batting — 26/0 after 4.1 overs
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | ODI Series — South Africa vs Pakistan, Women 2026 |
| Venue | Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Format | ODI (50 overs per side) |
| Toss | South Africa won — elected to Bowl first |
| Weather | Cloudy, Warm, No Rain, No Wind |
| Pitch | Normal conditions, Normal grass cover |
| Current Score | Pakistan Women: 26/0 (4.1 overs) |
| Run Rate | 6.00 |
| Balls Remaining | 274 |
| Overs Remaining | 45 |
| Reviews Remaining | Pakistan: 2 | South Africa: 2 |
Live Batting — Pakistan Women
| Batter | Status | Balls | Runs | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadaf Shamas | Not Out | 19 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 63.16 |
| Gull Feroza | Not Out | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Partnership (1st Wicket) | — | 27 balls | 26 runs | — | — | — |
Gull Feroza is striking at an impressive 125.00 strike rate, hitting boundaries confidently and looking aggressive at the crease. Sadaf Shamas is holding the other end steadily with 3 fours already to her name in the first 19 balls she has faced. The opening partnership is currently worth 26 runs off just 27 balls — a solid and positive start for Pakistan Women.
Live Bowling — South Africa Women
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Wides | No Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayanda Hlubi | 2.2 | 16 | 0 | 6.86 | 0 | 1 |
| Annerie Dercksen | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 | 1 | 0 |
Annerie Dercksen is the more economical bowler so far with an economy rate of just 4.00, while Ayanda Hlubi has been slightly expensive at 6.86 but is building pressure with a high number of dot balls. Neither bowler has taken a wicket yet as Pakistan’s openers have negotiated the early powerplay phase with comfort and confidence.
Match Context: Series Background
This ODI match is the concluding game of the ODI Series between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women 2026, which began on February 22, 2026 at the iconic Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. South Africa won the toss and made the decision to bowl first under cloudy conditions — a move that suggests the pitch may offer some assistance to seamers in the early morning session at Kingsmead, one of the most seam-friendly venues in South African domestic cricket.
What to Watch For
For Pakistan Women: The key will be how long Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza can extend this opening partnership and whether Pakistan can post a competitive total on this Kingsmead pitch under cloudy conditions. A score of 230+ would be very competitive in these conditions.
For South Africa Women: They need an early breakthrough to put pressure on Pakistan’s middle order. Annerie Dercksen’s tight lines are already creating dot ball pressure and a wicket in the next few overs could completely change the momentum of this match.