The Pakistan Cricket Board has revealed a statement about hosting South Africa women in a match T20I series as a preparation for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE.
The South Africa team would play a three T20 international at Multan Cricket Stadium on September 16, 18 and 20. “The series will give an opportunity to both teams to get valuable exposure for the World Cup,” a senior PCB official said.
After the series, South Africa will depart for the UAE on September 21 while Pakistan will leave on September 23.
Pakistan and South Africa will gear up for the Women’s #T20WorldCup 2024 with a three-match series in Multan in September.https://t.co/CVw8GpudTZ
— ICC (@ICC) August 28, 2024
“This T20I series against Pakistan is a critical part of our preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup,” CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe said. “It offers the team the invaluable opportunity to gain match practice, allowing us to refine our strategies and ensure that our players are in peak form.”
This will be South Africa’s second tour of Pakistan in just over a year. The teams had faced off in three ODIs and three T20Is between September 1 and 14 last year. South Africa won the ODIs 2-1 while Pakistan swept the T20Is.
“We are incredibly grateful to the PCB for their collaboration and efforts in arranging this series,” Nkwe said. “This series not only helps us prepare for the World Cup but also strengthens the relationship between our two cricket boards as the Proteas Women visit Pakistan for the second time in a year. It’s a testament to the shared commitment we have toward growing the women’s game.
“Moreover, by playing more international matches, we’re providing our players with the platform to showcase their talent and inspire the next generation of cricketers. We look forward to a competitive series that will benefit both teams and further elevate women’s cricket on the world stage.”
At the World Cup, Pakistan is placed in Group A alongside Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka while South Africa is in Group B with Bangladesh, England, Scotland, and West Indies.
