South Africa Women kick off a three-match T20I series against Pakistan Women at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on February 10, 2026. It’s been a while; Pakistan hasn’t toured South Africa for a bilateral series since January 2021.
Laura Wolvaardt will captain a South African squad still buzzing from their run to the ODI World Cup 2025 final. On the other side, Fatima Sana leads Pakistan as they aim to build some energy before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England. Both teams want to use this series to sharpen up and sort out their plans before the big tournament.
South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women Match Preview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st T20I |
| Date | 10 February 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 PM IST / 6:00 PM Local |
| Venue | JB Marks Oval (Senwes Park), Potchefstroom |
| Series | Pakistan Women’s tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Context | First of three T20Is |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Neutral, bouncy with pace and carry |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 140-150 in Women’s T20Is |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace bowlers get bounce, spin effective later |
| Toss Factor | Both batting first and chasing have advantages |
| Boundary Size | Standard boundaries, fast outfield |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 17-34°C (24-28°C during match) |
| Sky | Partly cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms possible |
| Rain Chance | 20% |
| Humidity | 50-55% |
| Overall | Warm summer conditions, slight rain threat |
Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss could choose either option based on conditions. Teams batting second have enjoyed success at this venue historically. However, with possible thunderstorms in the evening, batting first could be safer.
The pitch plays true throughout, so both strategies can work. Expect the toss winner to assess the conditions and likely bat first to avoid any rain interruptions.
Injury Updates
South Africa Women: Dane van Niekerk has returned to the squad after a long injury layoff. Tazmin Brits and Annerie Dercksen strengthen the batting lineup.
Pakistan Women: No injury concerns. Uncapped batter Saira Jabeen and fast bowler Humna Bilal could make their T20I debuts. Tuba Hassan and Nashra Sundhu lead the spin attack.
Dream11 Team For SA-W vs PAK-W
South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Category | Stats |
| Recent T20I Series (Sep 2024) | SA-W won 2-1 |
| Last 5 T20I Meetings | SA-W leads 3-2 |
| Last Meeting Result | SA-W won by 8 wickets (20 Sep 2024) |
| Matches in South Africa | SA-W dominant |
| Overall H2H | South Africa leads |
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (SA) | SA Captain, Comes in Fab 4 of women’s cricket, 115* off 56 balls vs Ireland |
| Sune Luus (SA) | Young gun with good accuracy with the ball & consistent with the bat |
| Marizanne Kapp (SA) | One of the best All-Rounders of the game, in sublime form |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA) | Left-arm spinner, effective in middle overs |
| Fatima Sana (PAK) | Captain, pace bowling all-rounder |
| Aliya Riaz (PAK) | Consistent with bat against SA 321 runs at SR 122 |
| Sadia Iqbal (PAK) | Effective bowler against SA in SA 10 wickets at economy 6.66 |
