Proteas Women Clinch Series Despite Pakistan’s Victory in Final IWC ODI
Pakistan marched to a 119-run triumph in the third ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) One-Day International (ODI) against the Proteas Women during the fifth edition of Black Day in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 1 March 2026.
The result saw South Africa secure the series 2–1.
Sadaf Shamas stormed to an 82-ball 97 (16 fours, 1 six) alongside Fatima Sana’s 60 off 41 deliveries (3 fours, 5 sixes) to help the tourists post an outstanding 306/8. South Africa was dismissed for 187 in their reply despite a spirited half-century from Annerie Dercksen (54 off 67 balls; 3 fours, 2 sixes).
South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first, a challenge the touring side embraced from the outset.
Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza (13) shared a 31-run opening partnership before Annerie Dercksen (1/40) made the breakthrough.
Despite the early wicket, Shamas continued to attack, bringing up her second half-century of the series as Pakistan advanced to 77/1 after 10 overs.
Shamas then combined effectively with Sidra Amin (41), with the pair compiling a commanding 130-run partnership. The duo dispatched the ball to all parts of the ground before Suné Luus turned the tide with two crucial breakthroughs in the space of two overs. Luus removed Shamas three runs short of a deserved century before bowling Amin to leave Pakistan on 164/3.
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With two new batters at the crease, the visitors maintained the momentum. Ayesha Zafar (24) and Najiha Alvi (36) added 39 runs before Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/56) accounted for Zafar.
The Proteas Women tightened their grip thereafter, claiming the wickets of Umm-e-Hani (4) and Alvi through Luus and Chloé Tryon (1/42) respectively.
Fatima Sana produced a quickfire half-century to propel Pakistan towards an imposing total before Ayanda Hlubi (1/47) had her caught in the deep. Mlaba then claimed the final wicket of Tasmia Rubab (6) as Pakistan closed on 306/8 in their allotted 50 overs.
With South Africa needing a record chase, they began their innings on the back foot as Sana (2/29) removed opposition captain Laura Wolvaardt (1) and Suné Luus (0), while Rubab (1/19) had Tazmin Brits (4) caught at point to reduce the hosts to 7/3 after two overs. Faye Tunnicliffe and Dercksen steadied the innings with a vital 50-run partnership for the fourth wicket, guiding the Proteas to 57/3 at the end of the powerplay.
The pair continued to rebuild, taking South Africa close to the 100-run mark before Tunnicliffe was caught and bowled by Nashra Sandhu (2/25) for 47. Dercksen then found support in Sinalo Jafta (34), with the duo adding 52 runs. The partnership saw Dercksen raise her fourth ODI half-century before Jafta was dismissed, hitting a return catch to Sadia Iqbal (3/41).
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With the Proteas Women 142/5 after 26 overs, Dercksen fell soon after, caught and bowled by Umm-e-Hani (2/35).
That dismissal effectively ended the resistance, as Pakistan claimed the remaining four wickets for just 40 runs to seal a comprehensive 119-run victory with 13.4 overs to spare.
Luus was named Player of the Series after amassing 150 runs across three innings and claiming six wickets.
Results of the Proteas Women’s Inbound ODI Series against Pakistan
Sun 22 Feb: South Africa bt Pakistan by 37 runs (Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein)
Wed 25 Feb: South Africa bt Pakistan by 16 runs (SuperSport Park, Centurion)
Sun 1 Mar: Pakistan bt South Africa by 119 runs (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, Durban)
South Africa Playing XI for the 3rd ODI at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead in Durban on 1 March 2026
1. Tazmin Brits
2. Laura Wolvaardt (C)
3. Faye Tunnicliffe
4. Suné Luus
5. Annerie Dercksen
6. Sinalo Jafta (W)
7. Chloé Tryon
8. Nadine de Klerk
9. Tumi Sekhukhune
10. Ayana Hlubi
11. Nonkululeko Mlaba
Reserve Players
12. Faye Cowling
13. Lara Goodall
14. Karabo Meso
15. Nondumiso Shangase
Pakistan Women Playing XI
1. Gull Feroza
2. Sadaf Shamas
3. Ayesha Zafar
4. Sidra Amin
5. Najiha Alvi (W)
6. Fatima Sana (C)
7. Syeda Aroob Shah
8. Nashra Sundhu
9. Sadia Iqbal
10. Umm-e-Hani
11. Tasmia Rubab
Reserve Players
12. Muneeba Ali
13. Nataila Parvaiz
14. Aliya Riaz
15. Diana Baig
Results of the Proteas Women’s Inbound T20I Series against Pakistan
Tue 10 February: South Africa beat Pakistan by 5 wickets (JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom)
Fri 13 February: South Africa beat Pakistan by 6 wickets (Willowmoore Park, Benoni)
Mon 16 February: Pakistan beat South Africa by 53 runs (Willowmoore Park, Benoni)
Original Content: Cricket SA Media, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The Proteas Women celebrate clinching the series 2–1 against Pakistan, despite the visitors’ 119-run victory during the fifth edition of Black Day at the third ICC Women’s Championship ODI in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 1 March 2026. All Photos: Cricket South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: Pakistan’s Sadaf Shamas was named Player of the Match for her lightning-fast 97 innings, featuring a 130-run partnership with Sidra Amin.
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