Loading…
SA-W vs PK-W Match Prediction – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Playing XI, Pitch Report And Match Details
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SA-W vs PK-W · Match 11, Group 1 |
| Date | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham, England |
| Start Time (Local) | 6:30 PM |
| Start Time (GMT) | 5:30 PM |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 heads to Edgbaston for an important Group 1 clash between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women. Both sides lost their opening matches, South Africa fell to Australia by 65 runs, while Pakistan went down to India by 64 runs. With neither team having a point on the board, this SA-W vs PK-W match is close to a must-win for both squads chasing a semi-final spot.
SA-W vs PK-W Group 1 Standings
| Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS-W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.25 |
| IND-W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3.20 |
| BAN-W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.41 |
| PAK-W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | −3.20 |
| SA-W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | −3.25 |
| NED-W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | −2.00 |
SA-W vs PK-W Full Squads
| South Africa Women Squad | Pakistan Women Squad |
|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | Fatima Sana (c) |
| Tazmin Brits | Gull Feroza |
| Nadine de Klerk | Ayesha Zafar |
| Annerie Dercksen | Iram Javed |
| Shabnim Ismail | Eyman Fatima |
| Sinalo Jafta (wk) | Aliya Riaz |
| Marizanne Kapp | Natalia Parvaiz |
| Ayabonga Khaka | Saira Jabeen |
| Sune Luus | Muneeba Ali |
| Karabo Meso | Tuba Hassan |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | Rameen Shamim |
| Kayla Reyneke | Sadia Iqbal |
| Tumi Sekhukhune | Nashra Sandhu |
| Chloe Tryon | Diana Baig |
| Dane van Niekerk | Tasmia Rubab |
SA-W vs PK-W Playing XI (Probable)
| South Africa Women (Probable XI) | Pakistan Women (Probable XI) |
|---|---|
| Tazmin Brits | Muneeba Ali |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | Gull Feroza |
| Annerie Dercksen | Ayesha Zafar |
| Marizanne Kapp | Saira Jabeen |
| Chloe Tryon | Rameen Shamim |
| Nadine de Klerk | Aliya Riaz |
| Sinalo Jafta (wk) | Fatima Sana (c) |
| Sune Luus | Eyman Fatima |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | Diana Baig |
| Ayabonga Khaka | Nashra Sandhu |
| Shabnim Ismail | Sadia Iqbal |
South Africa’s batting leans on Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits at the top, with Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon adding depth and power through the middle order. Pakistan’s top order, led by Muneeba Ali, looks to rotate strike early before captain Fatima Sana and the spin-heavy attack take charge in the bowling innings.
Related Post: AUS-W vs BAN-W Match Prediction – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Playing XI, Pitch Report And Match Details
Edgbaston Pitch Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score | ~140-160 runs (Women’s T20I) |
| Toss Advantage | Slight lean towards batting first |
| Surface Nature | Good bounce early, settles for batting |
| Pace Bowling | New-ball seam movement under lights |
| Spin Bowling | Effective once the ball gets older |
| Dew Factor | Light, evening start limits impact |
Edgbaston usually offers a fair contest for both bat and ball. Seamers get some early bounce and carry through to the keeper, but the surface flattens out as the innings progresses, letting set batters find the gaps more easily. With the match starting under evening lights, the team that sets a competitive total in the back end usually has the upper hand.
SA-W vs PK-W Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Last Bilateral T20I Series | South Africa won 2-1 (Feb-Mar 2026) |
| Series Player | Fatima Sana (PAK) |
| Recent Trend | South Africa hold the edge in white-ball cricket |
| World Cup Meetings | South Africa lead recent encounters |
South Africa edged Pakistan 2-1 in their most recent bilateral T20I series earlier this year, even though Fatima Sana was named player of that series for her all-round show. That recent edge gives the Proteas a slight psychological advantage heading into this World Cup clash.
SA-W vs PK-W Recent Form
South Africa Women: L (Lost to Australia by 65 runs in their World Cup opener, restricted to 107 chasing 173)
Pakistan Women: L (Lost to India by 64 runs, undone by Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket haul)
Both sides will be desperate to bounce back, since a second straight loss would leave their net run rate in deep trouble for the rest of the group stage.
Key Players To Watch
- Laura Wolvaardt – South Africa’s captain and most consistent batter, capable of anchoring a big chase.
- Marizanne Kapp – Offers control with the ball and finishing power with the bat.
- Muneeba Ali – Got Pakistan off to a fast start against India and remains their most dangerous opener.
- Fatima Sana – Captain and all-rounder who will need to lead from the front after a tough opener.
Cricbites Match Prediction
| Prediction Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Match Winner Prediction | South Africa Women – Slightly more balanced unit |
| 🪙 Toss Prediction | Bat First – Setting a total works well at Edgbaston |
| 🏏 Key Batter (SA-W) | Laura Wolvaardt – Needs a big score after the Australia loss |
| 🏏 Key Batter (PK-W) | Muneeba Ali – Quick starts give Pakistan a fighting chance |
| 🎳 Key Bowler (SA-W) | Marizanne Kapp – Control bowling in the middle overs |
| 🎳 Key Bowler (PK-W) | Nashra Sandhu – Spin threat once the ball gets older |
| 📋 Predicted Margin | South Africa by 15-20 runs |
According to Cricbites, South Africa Women hold a slim edge in this SA-W vs PK-W clash, backed by their recent head-to-head record and a more settled batting order. Pakistan, however, cannot be written off, since their spin attack troubled India in patches and a couple of early wickets could completely change the complexion of this game. Both sides know defeat here makes the road to the semis a lot harder.
