South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women Prediction & Preview – T20 World Cup 2026
Match summary
South Africa Women face Pakistan Women at Edgbaston in the 11th match. Read our preview with likely XIs, pitch notes, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women, 11th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | South Africa Women |
| Toss pick | Pakistan Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
South Africa and Pakistan meet at Edgbaston in the 11th match of the tournament. South Africa’s likely XI has Laura Wolvaardt at the helm, backed by experience in Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk and Chloe Tryon, with Sinalo Jafta behind the stumps and Shabnim Ismail leading the pace attack.
Pakistan, captained by Fatima Sana, have Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali and Ayesha Zafar at the top, while Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal and Tasmia Rubab provide bowling options. They will rely on early wickets and disciplined bowling to stay competitive.
Conditions should be mild, with partly cloudy skies and a pitch that is good for batting once players are set. Movement in the first three to four overs could be crucial, and dew in the second innings might make chasing slightly easier. If the South Africa top order fires, their stronger depth is expected to decide it.
Edgbaston usually offers a balanced pitch for both batters and bowlers. Seamers can get swing and movement early, especially in cloudy weather, which makes the new-ball spell important. The surface then settles with true bounce for strokeplay but may slow later, bringing spinners and slower balls into play.
A mostly dry evening with broken cloud is expected, with temperatures of 19–21°C that cool gradually under lights. There is a slight chance of a passing light shower but no expectation of prolonged rain. Light to moderate winds could help swing bowlers early on.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 150–170 | – |
| Second innings | 140–160 | – |
South Africa Women
South Africa’s greater batting depth gives them the edge if the top order clicks, while Pakistan will rely on early wickets and tight bowling.
Toss pick: Pakistan Women
FAQ
Who is expected to win South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women?
Our preview picks South Africa on the strength of their batting depth.
Who captains the two sides?
Laura Wolvaardt leads South Africa and Fatima Sana leads Pakistan in our likely XIs.
Does dew matter at Edgbaston for an evening start?
Dew may appear in the second innings and make gripping the ball harder, which could slightly favour the chasing team.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
South Africa Women
- Laura Wolvaardtc
- Sune Luus
- Annerie Dercksen
- Marizanne Kapp
- Nadine de Klerk
- Chloe Tryon
- Kayla Reyneke
- Sinalo Jaftawk
- Shabnim Ismail
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Ayabonga Khaka
Pakistan Women
- Gull Feroza
- Muneeba Aliwk
- Ayesha Zafar
- Saira Jabeen
- Aliya Riaz
- Natalia Pervaiz
- Fatima Sanac
- Rameen Shamim
- Nashra Sandhu
- Tasmia Rubab
- Sadia Iqbal