Written By: Alex Maathai

South Africa Women look to extend their dominance as they host Pakistan Women in the second ODI at SuperSport Park, Centurion on February 25, 2026. Following a rain-interrupted but convincing victory in the series opener, the Proteas hold a 1-0 lead. A win here would secure the three-match series for the hosts, who have transitioned seamlessly from their T20I success into the longer format.

The first ODI showcased South Africa’s depth, with Suné Luus playing a masterful, unbeaten knock of 93 to rescue the innings after early wobbles. Pakistan, despite a valiant effort from Ayesha Zafar and Sidra Amin, struggled to maintain the required run rate against a disciplined South African pace attack. Captain Fatima Sana will be urging her side to find more consistency in the middle overs to prevent a series loss.

South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women Match Preview

SA Women vs PAK Women, 2nd ODI
Source: News18
InformationDetails
MatchSA Women vs PAK Women, 2nd ODI
Date25 February 2026
Time1:30 PM Local / 5:00 PM IST
VenueSuperSport Park, Centurion
SeriesPakistan Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026
ContextSouth Africa leads the 3-match series 1-0

Pitch Report

AspectDetails
Pitch TypeHard surface with good carry and bounce; traditionally favors batters.
Average 1st Innings Score235–245 in Women’s ODIs
Average 2nd Innings Score210–220 in Women’s ODIs
Pace vs SpinHigh pace and bounce for seamers; spinners get turn as the match progresses.
Toss FactorBatting first is generally preferred to set a high total on a true pitch.
Boundary SizeModerate to large; requires good running between wickets.

Weather Report

ConditionDetails
Temperature20–30°C
SkyPartly cloudy with sunny intervals
Rain Chance10% (Low risk of interruption)
Humidity55%
OverallWarm day, cooling down slightly towards the evening.

Toss Prediction

The captain winning the toss at SuperSport Park will likely choose to bat first. Historically, the pitch at Centurion is at its best during the first 50 overs. While the chasing side has a fair chance due to the quick outfield, scoreboard pressure in a series-deciding game usually dictates setting a target first.

Injury Updates

  • South Africa Women: Marizanne Kapp suffered a minor niggle in the previous match but is expected to be fit. The rest of the squad is fully available.
  • Pakistan Women: No injury concerns. The visitors are likely to field an unchanged XI to maintain continuity.

Dream11 Team For SA Women vs PAK Women

Dream11 Team For SA Women vs PAK Women

SA Women vs PAK Women Head-to-Head Records in ODIs

CategoryStats
Total ODI Matches33
South Africa Wins25
Pakistan Wins6
Tie1
No Result1

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Top Picks For The Match

Player Key Points
Suné Luus (SA)Star of the 1st ODI with an unbeaten 93 off 76 balls and 2/31 with the ball.
Laura Wolvaardt (SA)World-class opener and captain; scored 43 in the opener and maintains a recent ODI average of 97.5.
Nadine de Klerk (SA)Key all-rounder who took 2/36 in the first match, dismissing both the Pakistan opener and top-scorer.
Ayesha Zafar (PAK)Pakistan’s form batter; anchored the 1st ODI chase with a composed 81 off 94 balls.
Fatima Sana (PAK)Captain and pace spearhead; scored 47 off 30 balls* in the final T20I and is a genuine wicket-taking threat.
Nashra Sandhu (PAK)Leading spinner for Pakistan; took 2/45 in the 1st ODI, including the prized wicket of Wolvaardt.

About the Author

Alex Maathai is a Cape Town-based cricket analyst and former club-level player. With deep knowledge of domestic structures and Proteas history, he provides context-rich insights that connect today’s matches to South Africa’s cricket legacy.

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