Fatima Sana leads Pakistan against South Africa as Multan hosts first-ever T20I series

This marks the first time the stadium will host a T20I series, adding a historic touch to the occasion

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Pakistan women’s cricket team, led by Fatima Sana, is ready to face South Africa, captained by Laura Wolvaardt, in a three-match T20I series starting Monday at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium.

This marks the first time the stadium will host a T20I series, adding a historic touch to the occasion. The second and third T20Is are scheduled for 18 and 20 September, respectively.

The first two matches will begin at 7:00 PM PST, while the final game will start at 10:00 AM. These matches are crucial for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE next month. South Africa, the runners-up of the previous edition, are visiting Pakistan for the second time in two years, having last played a white-ball series in Karachi in 2022. In that series, Pakistan dominated, securing a clean sweep in the T20I matches.

To attract fans, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for spectators with valid ID cards. The matches will also be broadcast in high definition on A Sports and streamed live on the PCB's official YouTube channel.

After the series, South Africa will head to the UAE on 21 September, followed by Pakistan on 23 September. Pakistan is grouped with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka in the World Cup, while South Africa will face Bangladesh, England, Scotland, and the West Indies.

Player support personnel:

Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach – bowling), Hanif Malik (assistant coach – fielding), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Imran Khalil (strength and conditioning coach), Farhan Nawaz (media and digital manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Waleed Ahmed (analyst).

Pakistan Women’s T20I Series Schedule: