South Africa Women delivered a masterclass performance to defeat Pakistan Women by 8 wickets in the opening ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The visitors chased down Pakistan’s 255/4 with 10 balls to spare, thanks to brilliant centuries from Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp.
Match Details
Date: September 16, 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Tournament: South Africa Women tour of Pakistan 2025-26
Result: SA Women won by 8 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
Key Match Moments
Pakistan’s Solid Start
Pakistan got off to a decent start after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. However, they lost Shawaal Zulfiqar early for just 3 runs in the second over.
Muneeba Ali anchored the innings with a patient 76 off 94 balls before falling to Ayabonga Khaka. The left-hander struck 11 boundaries and kept the scoreboard ticking at a healthy rate.
Middle Order Resistance
Sidra Amin played the innings of her life, remaining unbeaten on 121 off 150 balls. Her knock included 12 fours and provided the backbone for Pakistan’s total of 255/4.
Aliya Riaz (33 off 34) and Fatima Sana (3 off 5) contributed useful runs before both were dismissed in the final overs.
South Africa’s Dominant Chase
The SA women result was never in doubt once Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp got going. After losing Laura Wolvaardt (4) and Sune Luus (30) early, the pair took complete control.
Brits scored a magnificent unbeaten 101 off 121 balls, hitting 9 fours in a composed innings. Kapp was even more aggressive, smashing 121* off 128 balls with 13 fours and 2 sixes.
Scoreboard
| Pakistan Women – 255/4 (50 overs) |
|---|
| Muneeba Ali: 76 (94), Sidra Amin: 121* (150) |
| Aliya Riaz: 33 (34), Shawaal Zulfiqar: 0 (3) |
| Bowling: A Khaka 2/36, N Sekhukhune 1/37 |
| South Africa Women – 259/2 (48.2 overs) |
|---|
| Tazmin Brits: 101* (121), Marizanne Kapp: 121* (128) |
| Laura Wolvaardt: 4 (7), Sune Luus: 30 (35) |
| Bowling: Sadia Iqbal 1/41, Rameen Shamim 1/29 |
Last 10 Overs Run Rate
| Overs | Pakistan | SA Women |
|---|---|---|
| 41-50 | 67/2 (6.7 rpo) | 75/0 (7.5 rpo) |
| Key Events | Riaz run out, Sana dismissed | Brits-Kapp partnership flourished |
Top Performers
Pakistan Women:
- Sidra Amin — 121* (150), 12×4, 0x6
- Muneeba Ali — 76 (94), 11×4, 0x6
- Aliya Riaz — 33 (34), 5×4, 0x6
South Africa Women:
- Marizanne Kapp — 121* (128), 13×4, 2×6
- Tazmin Brits — 101* (121), 9×4, 0x6
- Sune Luus — 30 (35), 7×4, 0x6
Player Reactions
“It was important to get off to a good start in this series,” said South Africa captain Sune Luus after the match. “The way Tazmin and Marizanne batted was simply outstanding. They took the game away from Pakistan with that partnership.”
Pakistan skipper Muneeba Ali remained positive despite the defeat: “We posted a decent total, but credit to their batters. We need to learn from this and come back stronger in the next game.”
Match Summary
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Women | 255 | 4 | 50.0 | Lost by 8 wickets |
| SA Women | 259 | 2 | 48.2 | Won by 8 wickets |
What’s Next
The SA women vs Pakistan women result gives the visitors a crucial 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second ODI is scheduled for September 19, 2025, at the same venue.
Both teams will use this series as preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. South Africa will be particularly pleased with their batting depth and the form shown by their experienced players.
Conclusion
This SA women beat Pakistan women by 8 wickets result showcased the visitors’ batting prowess perfectly. The match summary highlights how Brits and Kapp’s unbeaten 216-run partnership completely dominated Pakistan’s bowling attack, setting up an emphatic victory in the series opener.