South Africa Women and Pakistan Women are all set to begin their three-match ODI series after an exciting T20I series between the two sides. South Africa dominated most of the T20I games, but Pakistan Women finished strongly with a win in the final match, which will give them confidence heading into the ODI format.
The 1st ODI will be played on February 22, 2026 (Sunday) at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, starting at 1:30 PM IST. Both teams will look to start the series with a win and build momentum for the upcoming matches.
SA-W vs PAK-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | Pakistan Women Tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Match | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI |
| Date | February 22, 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein |
Match Preview
South Africa Women
The hosts have been in strong form recently and have a balanced squad for ODI cricket. Even though star all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been rested as a precaution, South Africa still have match-winners like Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, and Nadine de Klerk.
Their bowlers are expected to enjoy the pace-friendly conditions at Bloemfontein.
Key Strengths
- Strong batting lineup
- Familiarity with home conditions
- Effective pace attack
Pakistan Women
Pakistan Women showed fighting spirit in the last T20I, with captain Fatima Sana delivering an excellent all-round performance. She was also the standout performer of the series.
However, Pakistan have struggled to adapt to South African conditions, especially with the bat. They will need experienced players like Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, and Nashra Sandhu to step up in the longer format.
Key Challenge
- Adjusting to pace-friendly conditions
- Building partnerships in the middle overs
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa Women | 24 |
| Pakistan Women | 6 |
| No Result | 2 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| South Africa Women | W, L, W, W, W |
| Pakistan Women | L, NR, NR, L, NR |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 45–50%
- Rain Chance: 10%
Pitch Report
- Pace-friendly surface
- Fast bowlers will get good movement
- Chasing teams have a strong advantage
Mangaung Oval ODI Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| Bat First Wins | 15 |
| Bat Second Wins | 18 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 248 |
| Highest Score | 399/9 |
| Lowest Score | 78 |
Predicted Playing XI
South Africa Women
- Laura Wolvaardt (c)
- Tazmin Brits
- Sune Luus
- Dane van Niekerk
- Lara Goodall
- Nadine de Klerk
- Chloe Tryon
- Sinalo Jafta (wk)
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Ayanda Hlubi
- Tumi Sekhukhune
Pakistan Women
- Muneeba Ali (wk)
- Sadaf Shamas
- Sidra Amin
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Aliya Riaz
- Ayesha Zafar
- Gull Feroza
- Fatima Sana (c)
- Nashra Sandhu
- Diana Baig
- Sadia Iqbal
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Tazmin Brits
- Aliya Riaz
- Muneeba Ali
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Fatima Sana
- Nadine de Klerk
- Chloe Tryon
- Sidra Amin
SA-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pakistan Women have struggled to adjust to the pace and bounce in South African conditions. Their batting has looked inconsistent, and the bowlers have also not been able to maintain wicket-taking pressure.
South Africa Women, on the other hand, are more comfortable in these conditions and have players in good form. Their balanced squad and home advantage give them a clear edge.
Predicted Winner: South Africa Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| South Africa Women | No injury updates |
| Pakistan Women | No injury updates |
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