Pakistan vs South Africa: Sadia Iqbal's 3 for 18 defends the total in a 53-run win
Pakistan beat South Africa by 53 runs. Fatima Sana made 47* (30), Sadia Iqbal took 3 for 18.
Pakistan beat South Africa by 53 runs in the Match 3 of Pakistan Women tour of South Africa at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, Benoni. Pakistan made 144 for 7 in 20 overs; South Africa replied with 91 for 9 in 16.5 overs. Fatima Sana top-scored with 47* (30) at a strike rate of 156.7, and Sadia Iqbal returned 3 for 18.
How the innings unfolded
Pakistan — 144 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.20 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 46 | 2 | 7.67 | 3 (2×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 59 | 3 | 5.90 | 5 (4×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 70 for the 6th wicket between Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz, from 45 balls (9.33 an over).
South Africa — 91 for 9 in 16.5 overs
Scored at 5.41 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 36 | 4 | 6.00 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 52 | 3 | 5.20 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 3 | 2 | 3.60 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
South Africa lost 5 wickets for 6 runs, from 85 to 91.
The largest stand was 55 for the 5th wicket between Annerie Dercksen and Nadine de Klerk, from 65 balls (5.08 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatima Sana | Pakistan | 47* | 30 | 156.7 | 4 | 2 |
| Annerie Dercksen | South Africa | 30 | 38 | 78.9 | 3 | 0 |
| Nadine de Klerk | South Africa | 27 | 30 | 90.0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sidra Ameen | Pakistan | 26 | 25 | 104.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aliya Riaz | Pakistan | 26 | 25 | 104.0 | 3 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadia Iqbal | Pakistan | 3.5 | 3 for 18 | 4.70 | 0 |
| Fatima Sana | Pakistan | 3 | 2 for 12 | 4.00 | 0 |
| Ayesha Zafar | Pakistan | 2 | 1 for 10 | 5.00 | 0 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | South Africa | 4 | 1 for 22 | 5.50 | 0 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | South Africa | 4 | 1 for 26 | 6.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 70 (45 balls) for Pakistan's 6th wicket — Fatima Sana and Aliya Riaz
- 55 (65 balls) for South Africa's 5th wicket — Annerie Dercksen and Nadine de Klerk
- 38 (31 balls) for Pakistan's 3rd wicket — Sidra Ameen and Ayesha Zafar
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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