On 22nd February at 1:30 PM IST, Pakistan Women will face South Africa Women in the first ODI match at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, setting the stage for a competitive contest.
Get the best SA-W vs PAK-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the Pakistan Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026. Expert analysis and more.
SA-W vs PAK-W Match Preview:
South Africa Women and Pakistan Women will begin the three-match ODI series on 22nd February 2026 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. The 1st ODI will start at 1:30 PM IST. Earlier in the tour, South Africa Women dominated the T20I leg and carried strong momentum into the 50-over format. Now, both teams will shift their focus to the ODI series and aim to make a fresh impact in Bloemfontein.
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Laura Wolvaardt will captain the South Africa Women’s side, while Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan Women in this ODI series. South Africa will rely on experienced players like Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Suné Luus and Chloe Tryon to build solid partnerships. Moreover, bowlers Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune and Nonkululeko Mlaba will look to control the innings with disciplined spells. On the other hand, Pakistan Women will depend on Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin and Aliya Riaz to anchor the batting lineup. In addition, captain Fatima Sana and Natalia Pervaiz will aim to contribute with both bat and ball to strengthen their performance.
These two teams have faced each other multiple times in the ODI format over the years, and South Africa Women have generally maintained the upper hand in head-to-head contests. Nevertheless, Pakistan Women will look to regroup and challenge strongly in this longer format. Therefore, an exciting and competitive opening ODI is expected at Mangaung Oval as both sides fight to take an early lead in the series.
SA-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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South Africa Women |
23 |
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Pakistan Women |
6 |
SA-W vs PAK-W Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
24°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
242 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
54% |
SA-W vs PAK-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
South Africa Women Playing 11:
1) Laura Wolvaardt ©
2) Tazmin Brits
3) Anneke Bosch
4) Suné Luus
5) Chloe Tryon
6) Nadine de Klerk
7) Annerie Dercksen
8) Sinalo Jafta (wk)
9) Ayabonga Khaka
10) Tumi Sekhukhune
11) Nonkululeko Mlaba
Pakistan Women Playing 11:
1) Muneeba Ali (wk)
2) Sidra Amin
3) Gull Feroza
4) Sadaf Shamas
5) Aliya Riaz
6) Fatima Sana ©
7) Natalia Pervaiz
8) Shadab Khan
9) Mohammad Nawaz
10) Shaheen Shah Afridi
11) Abrar Ahmed
Hot Picks for SA-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Nadine de Klerk – Accomplished right-handed all-rounder for South Africa Women has gathered 934 runs and captured 68 wickets in 58 matches, recently showcasing her match-winning ability with an unbeaten 84* against India Women. |
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Laura Wolvaardt – Distinguished leader and right-handed opening batter for South Africa Women has produced 5,477 runs in 122 career matches at an outstanding average of 52.16, featuring 13 centuries including a magnificent unbeaten 184*. |
Top Picks:
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Annerie Dercksen – Emerging right-handed all-round talent for South Africa Women has accumulated 457 runs and taken 10 wickets in 19 outings, recently elevating her profile with a commanding maiden ODI century of 104 against Sri Lanka Women. |
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Fatima Sana – Inspirational captain of Pakistan Women has amassed 642 runs and secured 75 wickets in 57 matches, underlined by a remarkable career-best 5/39 that reinforces her stature as a premier all-rounder. |
Budget Picks:
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Natalia Pervaiz – Technically assured right-handed batter representing Pakistan Women has compiled 286 runs and claimed 1 wicket in 18 appearances, featuring a career-high 73 against South Africa Women in late 2025. |
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Tumi Sekhukhune – Composed left-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler for South Africa Women has registered 25 runs and an impressive 36 wickets in 37 career matches, highlighted by a superb best of 4/54 against Ireland Women. |
SA-W vs PAK-W Pakistan Women Tour of South Africa 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Laura Wolvaardt & Nadine de Klerk |
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Vice-Captain |
Fatima Sana & Annerie Dercksen |
SA-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Muneeba Ali
- Batters – Laura Wolvaardt ©, Aliya Riaz, Tazmin Brits
- All-rounders – Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Fatima Sana (vc), Annerie Dercksen
- Bowlers – Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Nonkululeko Mlaba
SA-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Muneeba Ali
- Batters – Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits
- All-rounders – Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk ©, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana, Annerie Dercksen (vc)
- Bowlers – Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Tumi Sekhukhune
SA-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Pakistan Women Tour of South Africa 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Gul Feroza |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Laura Goodall |
7.0 credits |
NA |
SA-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Pakistan Women Tour of South Africa 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Laura Wolvaardt |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Nadine de Klerk |
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Punt Picks |
Tumi Sekhukhune and Natalia Pervaiz |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-4-3 |
SA-W vs PAK-W Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head record between the two sides, South Africa Women will be expected to win this match.
