Sana’s heroics in vain as South Africa bead Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Key takeaways
- Pakistan will now take on Bangladesh at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, 20 June in a day game with the first ball set to be bowled at 2.30pm local time and 6.30m Pakistan time.
- Skipper Fatima kept South Africa on the leash across both the innings as she united with Tuba Hassan for a record ninth-wicket 71-run stand t0 lead Pakistan to a competitive total.
- Chasing 127, South Africa moved to 76 for two as Annerie Dercksen struck 52 off 35 balls including seven fours and two sixes.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Captain Fatima Sana’s heroic all-round act involving 55 not out with the bat and 3-16 with the ball went in vain as South Africa edged past Pakistan by a mere two wickets chasing the 127-run target with 19 balls to spare in Match 11 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 here at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Wednesday evening.
Pakistan will now take on Bangladesh at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, 20 June in a day game with the first ball set to be bowled at 2.30pm local time and 6.30m Pakistan time.
Skipper Fatima kept South Africa on the leash across both the innings as she united with Tuba Hassan for a record ninth-wicket 71-run stand t0 lead Pakistan to a competitive total. Later she removed Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk and Sinalo Jafta to become first captain to score a fifty and take three wickets in the same match across all 10 ICC Women’s T20 World Cups.