Pakistan Women tour of South Africa, 2026

South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd ODI

Sunday, March 1, 2026
01:30 PM IST
South Africa cricket

South Africa Women

vs
Pakistan Cricket

Pakistan Women

Match Prediction

As the South Africa Women and Pakistan Women gear up for the 3rd ODI at Kingsmead, the series stands at a crucial juncture. South Africa Women have shown consistent dominance in this home series, riding on their robust batting lineup and impressive bowling attack. Their recent form includes a mix of aggressive batting performances, coupled with disciplined death bowling that has often tilted games in their favor. Pakistan Women, on the other hand, have shown resilience and tactical acumen, with key players stepping up in crucial moments during this tour. Head-to-head records generally favor South Africa, particularly in South African conditions where their players are more acclimatized to the pace and bounce. Pakistan has been competitive but tends to lean heavily on a few standout performers. Key South African players such as their explosive opener and a top-fast bowler have repeatedly impacted outcomes, while Pakistan relies on their experienced middle-order batter and a skilled spinner to control the innings. Strategically, South Africa will likely look to capitalize on home advantage by applying early pressure with the ball and setting or chasing a challenging total with aggressive intent. Pakistan needs to maintain wicket discipline and build partnerships to neutralize the powerplay threat. The pitch and weather forecast also slightly favor seam bowling initially, which suits South Africa’s attack. AI suggested match winner:

South Africa Women: 62%, Pakistan Women: 38%

Score Prediction

Expected to bat first, South Africa Women can post a competitive total in the range of 270-290 runs, leveraging their strong top order and power hitters in the middle overs. The Kingsmead pitch generally offers good bounce, aiding stroke play for batters who find their rhythm early. Meanwhile, if Pakistan Women bat first, they should aim for a total around 250-265 runs, considering their balanced batting lineup and ability to accelerate in the latter overs. The pitch is known to be slightly more bowler-friendly early on, so a cautious start followed by calculated aggression will be key for Pakistan’s innings construction.

Kingsmead - Pitch Report

Kingsmead traditionally offers a lively surface with even bounce, assisting fast bowlers early in the day and becoming more batting-friendly as the match progresses. The average first-innings score at this venue in women’s ODIs is around 260 runs. Chasing sides have a slight advantage here, with a successful chase percentage of approximately 55%. The weather forecast on match day is partly cloudy with mild winds, and there is minimal chance of rain disrupting play. The best bowling performance at this ground among these teams belongs to South Africa’s lead fast bowler who has taken 4 wickets for 25 runs in previous matches here. The top batsman record is held by a South African opener, who once scored an unbeaten 115 on this ground against Pakistan, cementing his status as a reliable run-getter at Kingsmead.
Our betting tips for this match
Back South Africa Women to win considering home advantage and superior bowling attack.
Expect the total runs to exceed 260 given batting-friendly conditions post powerplay.
Top-order batters likely to score heavily; consider backing the South African opener for the highest score.

South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women - Head to Head Record in ODI

MatchSouth Africa Women WinsPakistan Women WinsDraw/No Result
Total Matches1561

Team Recent Performance

TeamLast 5 MatchesWinsLossesNR/D
South Africa WomenW, W, L, W, W410
Pakistan WomenL, W, L, W, L230

Players to Watch

Laura Wolvaardt - South Africa's dependable opener has consistently provided strong starts, scoring 65 and 58 in recent innings.

Dane van Niekerk - A key all-rounder, van Niekerk's recent bowling spells have included economical four-wicket hauls and useful middle-order runs.

Marizanne Kapp - Known for her pace and accuracy, Kapp has been instrumental in restricting Pakistan's batting lineup with breakthroughs at crucial stages.

Bismah Maroof - Pakistan's experienced captain and middle-order batter has shown form with two half-centuries in this series, anchoring the innings effectively.

Nida Dar - A versatile all-rounder, Dar has contributed both with tight bowling spells and handy lower-order runs recently.

Aimen Anwar - Emerging as a promising spinner, Anwar's recent performances include picking up key wickets and maintaining a low economy rate, providing control in the middle overs.