South Africa women's team arrives in Lahore for T20I series against Pakistan

The South Africa Women's cricket team arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Friday ahead of their three-match T20I series against Pakistan. The squad, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt, traveled from Johannesburg, with a stopover in Dubai before landing in Lahore.

The T20I matches are set to be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Following their arrival in Lahore, the South African team will travel to Multan via a chartered plane.

The series will feature three T20Is scheduled for September 16, 18, and 20. This series is part of the teams' preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. 

In the upcoming World Cup, Pakistan is placed in Group A alongside Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa is in Group B with Bangladesh, England, Scotland, and the West Indies.

Pakistan squad:
Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.

South Africa squad:
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Mieke de Ridder, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Anneke Bosch, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Seshnie Naidu, Chloe Tryon, Ayanda Hlubi, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune

Schedule of matches:
Sep 16 – 1st T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
Sep 18 – 2nd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (7pm start)
Sep 20 – 3rd T20I, Multan Cricket Stadium (10am start)