South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: Match Prediction and Winner Analysis
South Africa Women face Pakistan Women in the second T20I of their three-match series at Willowmoore Park. The Proteas lead the series 1-0 following a nail-biting victory in the opening match. They chased down a target of 181 runs with significant contributions from captain Laura Wolvaardt and debutant Kayla Reyneke.
Wolvaardt scored 61 runs off 38 balls, while Reyneke’s performance with both bat and ball played a crucial role in the team’s win. Pakistan’s innings was highlighted by captain Fatima Sana, who recorded a personal best of 90 runs off just 41 deliveries. Despite her heroics, Pakistan must improve their consistency, particularly from their top order and bowlers in the final overs.
Match Details for SA-W vs PAK-W, 2nd T20I
- Date: February 13
- Time: 9:30 PM IST / 4:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM NZDT
- Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | South Africa Women Wins | Pakistan Women Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 14 | 11 |
Willowmoore Park Pitch Report
The pitch at Willowmoore Park is known as a “batting paradise,” characterized by hard and flat surfaces that deliver consistent bounce. Recent T20 matches indicate an average score between 170 and 175. Teams batting below 160 are often considered at a disadvantage.
While the pitch supports bowlers who maintain a consistent line, the evening dew can make conditions tricky for spinners, favoring teams batting second. Historical data suggests that teams have had balanced success whether batting first or chasing.
Squads
South Africa Women
- Laura Wolvaardt (c)
- Tazmin Brits
- Nadine de Klerk
- Sinalo Jafta (wk)
- Kayla Reyneke
- Sune Luus
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chloe Tryon
- Annerie Dercksen
- Masabata Klaas
- Ayabonga Khaka
- Dane van Niekerk
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Ayanda Hlubi
- Karabo Meso
Pakistan Women
- Sidra Amin
- Ayesha Zafar
- Muneeba Ali (wk)
- Aliya Riaz
- Eyman Fatima
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Fatima Sana (c)
- Nashra Sandhu
- Rameen Shamim
- Sadia Iqbal
- Tuba Hassan
- Gull Feroza
- Tasmia Rubab
- Humna Bilal
- Saira Jabeen
Match Prediction for SA-W vs PAK-W, 2nd T20I
Analyzing potential outcomes based on the toss:
Case 1: South Africa wins the toss and bowls first
- Pakistan powerplay score: 40-50
- Projected Pakistan total score: 140-150
Case 2: Pakistan wins the toss and bowls first
- South Africa powerplay score: 50-60
- Projected South Africa total score: 160-170
The team bowling first is expected to win, emphasizing the importance of the toss. The match figures to be an exciting showdown.
