Pakistan and South Africa Women’s Cricket Teams to Face Off in Multan Ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Multan [Pakistan], August 28: The Pakistan and South Africa women’s cricket teams are set to compete in a three-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium. This series will serve as preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Match Schedule
The Proteas will arrive in Multan on September 13, with matches scheduled for September 16, 18, and 20. All matches will be held in Multan.
Post-Series Plans
After the series, South Africa will depart for the UAE on September 21 to participate in the ICC event, while Pakistan will leave on September 23.
Group Placements
Pakistan has been placed in Group A of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. The Proteas Women are grouped with Bangladesh, England, Scotland, and the West Indies.
Training and Squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that the squad announced for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature in the three-match series against South Africa. Najiha Alvi, Rameen Shamim, and Umm-e-Hani will be part of the pre-series training camp and series in Multan. However, only Najiha will travel to the UAE with the squad.
Pakistan’s women’s team will start their training camp at the Multan Cricket Stadium on September 1 to prepare for the series and the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.
Pakistan’s Squad for the Series
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Fatima Sana (C) | Captain |
| Aliya Riaz | Player |
| Diana Baig | Player |
| Gull Feroza | Player |
| Iram Javed | Player |
| Muneeba Ali (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Nashra Sundhu | Player |
| Nida Dar | Player |
| Omaima Sohail | Player |
| Sadaf Shamas | Player |
| Sadia Iqbal | Player (subject to fitness) |
| Sidra Amin | Player |
| Syeda Aroob Shah | Player |
| Tasmia Rubab | Player |
| Tuba Hassan | Player |
Doubts Revealed
Multan -: Multan is a city in Pakistan. It is known for its rich history and is often called the ‘City of Saints’ because of its many Sufi shrines.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup -: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a cricket tournament where teams from different countries compete. ‘T20’ means each team plays 20 overs, which are sets of six balls bowled.
Fatima Sana -: Fatima Sana is a cricketer from Pakistan. She plays for the national women’s team and is known for her bowling skills.
Nida Dar -: Nida Dar is another cricketer from Pakistan. She is an all-rounder, which means she is good at both batting and bowling.
Proteas -: Proteas is the nickname for the South African cricket team. It is named after the national flower of South Africa, the Protea.
UAE -: UAE stands for the United Arab Emirates. It is a country in the Middle East known for its modern cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.