NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has scheduled a three-match T20 international series against the South Africa women's team on home soil. The series is intended to help both teams prepare for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE next month.
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The three T20 matches will all take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The first match is set for September 16, followed by the second on September 18 and the final game on September 20.
"The series will give an opportunity to both teams to get valuable exposure for the World Cup," a senior PCB official said, as quoted by PTI.
He added all three matches would be broadcast live with the visitors reaching Pakistan on September 13.
Following the conclusion of the series, the South African team will leave for the UAE on September 21 to participate in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan, on the other hand, will depart for the tournament on September 23.
In the World Cup, Pakistan find themselves in Group A, alongside formidable opponents such as Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, South Africa are placed in Group B, which includes Bangladesh, England, Scotland, and the West Indies.
After warm-up matches against Scotland and Bangladesh on September 28 and 30, respectively, Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka on October 3 in Sharjah. They will then face India on October 6, Australia on October 11, and New Zealand on October 14 in Dubai.
Pakistan squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.
Team support staff: Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach – bowling), Hanif Malik (assistant coach – fielding), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Imran Khalil (strength and conditioning coach), Raza Kitchlew (media and digital manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Waleed Ahmed (analyst).
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