Stunning Sidra Ton Propels Pakistan to 255 Against South Africa in Lahore

Pakistan Women have put on a commanding score against South Africa Women in the 1st ODI at Lahore. Batting first, Pakistan Women used the conditions well and made South African bowlers pay with plenty of notable performances.

The star of the Pakistani batting innings is none other than Sidra Amin. She has scored an exceptional ton today, laced with 12 boundaries. Her unbeaten 121 has guided Pakistan to put on a strong total on the board that could prove to be a bit tricky for the visitors.

Sidra is quickly making a good name for herself as a reliable one-down batter for Pakistan. In today’s match, she came to bat when Pakistan lost an early wicket. The dynamic batter then forged a strong partnership with Muneeba Ali, who also played well for her gritty 76.

Sidra Amin exhibited a commanding performance today that allowed Aliya Riaz to also play freely in the later part of the innings.

Talking about South Africa Women, they didn’t find much help from the pitch. The visiting women’s team only managed to take 4 wickets, as Sidra and Muneeba largely stayed firm throughout their partnership. However, the South African bowlers didn’t allow Pakistan batters to launch freely either. They bowled with tight lines and lengths that kept Pakistan batters in check.

In total, South Africa Women used 8 bowling resources against Pakistan. Ayabonga Khaka took 2 wickets, while Tumi Sekhukhune managed to pick only one. Their pick of the bowlers, however, remained Marizanne Kapp. She bowled a tight spell with an economy of just 2.85. This helped the visitors to keep the Pakistani team in check, though they still managed to put on a good total on the scoreboard.

The visiting South African team will now need to bat well to chase the Pakistani total. They will rely on the experience of Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp to hunt down this formidable total. The first Powerplay will be crucial for both teams, as Pakistan Women would be looking to take quick wickets to disrupt the South African chase.

Fatima Sana and Diana Baig will play a key role for the Pakistani attack in the middle overs. They will need to halt the onslaught of South African batters, as Marizanne Kapp could take the game away from Pakistan with her breathtaking batting.