South Africa’s women’s cricket team will embark on a crucial tour of Pakistan in September as part of their preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The Proteas will play three T20I matches against Pakistan in Multan from September 16 to 20, providing them with valuable match practice ahead of the global tournament.
The tour will mark South Africa’s second visit to Pakistan in just over a year, following their successful ODI and T20I series in September 2021. The Proteas emerged victorious in the ODI series, while Pakistan swept the T20Is.
CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe emphasized the importance of the Pakistan tour for South Africa’s World Cup preparations. “This T20I series against Pakistan is a critical part of our preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup,” Nkwe said. “It offers the team the invaluable opportunity to gain match practice, allowing us to refine our strategies and ensure that our players are in peak form.”
Nkwe also expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their collaboration in arranging the series. “We are incredibly grateful to the PCB for their collaboration and efforts in arranging this series,” Nkwe said. “This series not only helps us prepare for the World Cup but also strengthens the relationship between our two cricket boards as the Proteas Women visit Pakistan for the second time in a year.”
The Women’s T20 World Cup will be held in Dubai and Sharjah from October 3 to 20. Pakistan has been drawn in Group A alongside Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa is in Group B with Bangladesh, England, Scotland, and West Indies.
The South African team will arrive in Multan on September 13 and depart for the UAE on September 21, the day after the final T20I against Pakistan. The Proteas will be looking to build on their recent success in Pakistan and gain valuable experience ahead of the World Cup.
