Pakistan women’s cricket team produced a spirited chase of a Duckworth–Lewis target of 313 set by South Africa, finishing 25 runs shy in Lahore.
Sidra Amin’s back-to-back century fuels bold pursuit before late slide
Sidra Amin starred again with a sublime 122 off 110, her second consecutive century of the series, keeping the pursuit alive deep into the evening.
Omaima Sohail’s brisk 43 off 38 added momentum, but after Sidra’s dismissal the innings slipped from 247-4 to 287 all out.
The intent was there, the execution only faltered at the final turn, a valuable dress rehearsal for high-pressure finishes at the World Cup.
Brits and Wolvaardt build a mountain as Pakistan recalibrate plans
Earlier, South Africa reached 292-3 in 46 overs before rain adjusted the target to 313.
Tazmin Brits was imperious with an unbeaten 171, while captain Laura Wolvaardt struck a century in a 260-run opening stand, the third-highest in Women’s ODIs.
Diana Baig’s 2-45 in five overs was the standout return as Pakistan’s spinners went wicketless.
Bowling coach Junaid Khan has backed the growing pace unit; this outing offers clear cues on lengths and phases for the next match.
Eyes on the series finale and World Cup readiness in Sri Lanka
South Africa won the first ODI by eight wickets; the series continues at Gaddafi Stadium on September 19 and 22, first ball 3:30 pm.
Captain Fatima Sana leads a 15-member squad featuring rising talent Eyman Fatima, fresh from her T20I debut.
With Pakistan set to play all World Cup matches in Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, these pressure chases and powerplay tweaks are timely.
The Women in Green have beaten South Africa in recent ICC action; building on that template now is key.
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