SA-W vs PAK-W, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Edge Pakistan in a 2-Wicket Thriller | Full Scorecard, Highlights & Result (17 June 2026)
South Africa Women beat Pakistan Women by just 2 wickets in the 11th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The day-night Group 1 game was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 17 June 2026. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. They were in deep trouble at 50 for 8. But captain Fatima Sana played a brilliant innings to lift the team’s total. South Africa then had a few nervous moments while chasing the total. But they crossed the line with 19 balls still left. This was South Africa's first win of the tournament.
Who won the Match between South Africa Women and Pakistan Women?
South Africa Women won the match by 2 wickets. They were chasing a target of 127. The team reached 127 for 8 in 16.5 overs. Pakistan Women made 126 runs with 9 wickets in 20 overs. There were multiple tense moments during the match. The win lifted South Africa to third place in Group 1 and gave their net run rate a boost.
How Pakistan-W Crashed to 50 for 8 Before Fatima Sana's Rescue Act
Pakistan Women had a poor start to their innings. Marizanne Kapp took two wickets in the very first over. She got Muneeba Ali out on the first ball and then bowled Gull Feroza. Pakistan women’s team wickets kept falling. It dropped to a poor 50 for 8. Four run-outs made things even worse. The batters kept getting confused while taking runs.
Captain Fatima Sana played a superb innings when the team needed her the most. She added 71 runs for the ninth wicket. Tuba Hassan added 23 runs. Sana stayed not out on 55 from just 38 balls and took Pakistan to 126 for 9. This gave Pakistan women a total to fight for.
How South Africa Women Stayed Calm to Beat Pakistan Women
South Africa women looked in complete control for most of the chase. Annerie Dercksen came in at number three and took the game away from Pakistan with fearless hitting. She smashed 52 off 35 balls. She hit the two biggest sixes of the night and took South Africa to a strong position. Nadine de Klerk then added a calm 37 runs off 28 to keep the chase on track.
But Pakistan refused to give up. They kept taking wickets. In the end, some poor fielding and a wide gave South Africa the one run they needed. The Proteas won the match.
Annerie Dercksen Named Player of the Match in SA-W vs PAK-W
Annerie Dercksen was named Player of the Match for her match-winning knock of 52 off 35 balls. Her explosive batting at number three completely changed the game. She attacked from the very first ball. The player took the pressure off her captain, Laura Wolvaardt. She set up the chase almost single-handedly.
Most Wickets in SA-W vs Pak-W: Marizanne Kapp and Fatima Sana Shine
Both teams had standout bowlers on the day.
- Marizanne Kapp (SA): 3 for 23
- Fatima Sana (PAK): 3 for 16
- Sadia Iqbal (PAK): 2 for 26
- Shabnim Ismail (SA): 1 for 15
Marizanne Kapp set the tone early by taking two wickets in the first over. For Pakistan, captain Fatima Sana was brilliant with both bat and ball. She took 3 wickets for 16 runs.
SA-W vs PAK-W Highlights: South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women Key Moments | Women's T20 World Cup 2026
- Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first at Edgbaston.
- Marizanne Kapp struck twice in the first over to put early pressure on the Pakistan women's team.
- Pakistan women collapsed to 50 for 8 inside 14 overs.
- Fatima Sana and Tuba Hassan added 71 runs for the ninth wicket.
- Fatima Sana stayed unbeaten on 55 off 38 balls.
- Annerie Dercksen smashed 52 off 35 to lead the chase.
- Fatima Sana fought back with 3 for 16 to create late drama.
- South Africa won by 2 wickets with 19 balls to spare.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1 Points Table
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | India Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +3.975 |
| 2 | Australia Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +3.875 |
| 3 | South Africa Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1.097 |
| 4 | Bangladesh Women | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1.79 |
| 5 | Pakistan Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.263 |
| 6 | Netherlands Women | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.611 |
PAK-W Scorecard vs SA-W: Pakistan Women Batting & Bowling Figures
Batting
| Player | Run | Ball | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Muneeba Ali | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | lbw b M. Kapp |
| Gull Feroza | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | b M. Kapp |
| Ayesha Zafar | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90 | lbw b M. Kapp |
| Natalia Pervaiz | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 | b A. Khaka |
| Rameen Shamim | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 60 | run out (De Klerk/Jafta) |
| Iram Javed | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 100 | run out (K. Reyneke) |
| Aliya Riaz | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | c S. Luus b S. Ismail |
| Fatima Sana (C) | 55 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 144.73 | Not Out |
| Nashra Sandhu | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | run out (Ismail/Jafta) |
| Tuba Hassan | 23 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 85.19 | run out (Ismail/De Klerk) |
| Sadia Iqbal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | Not Out |
| Total | 126 | RR: 6.30 | (20 Overs, 9 Wickets) |
Extras: 7 (Wides: 3, No-balls: 1, Byes: 2, Leg-byes: 1)
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Fatima Sana | 2.5 | 16 | 3 | 5.65 |
| Sadia Iqbal | 4 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Tuba Hassan | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Nashra Sandhu | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Rameen Shamim | 2 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 |
SA-W Scorecard vs PAK-W: South Africa Women Batting & Bowling Figures
Batting
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | Dismissal |
| Laura Wolvaardt (C) | 8 | 12 | 66.66 | c Sadia Iqbal b Tuba Hassan |
| Suné Luus | 1 | 2 | 50 | b Fatima Sana |
| Annerie Dercksen | 52 | 35 | 148.57 | b Tuba Hassan |
| Marizanne Kapp | 10 | 8 | 125 | st Muneeba Ali b Nashra Sandhu |
| Nadine de Klerk | 37 | 28 | 132.14 | c Muneeba Ali b Fatima Sana |
| Chloe Tryon | 4 | 5 | 80 | c Muneeba Ali b Sadia Iqbal |
| Kayla Reyneke | 2 | 3 | 66.66 | c Fatima Sana b Sadia Iqbal |
| Sinalo Jafta (WK) | 5 | 3 | 125 | b Fatima Sana |
| Shabnim Ismail | 1 | 2 | 50 | Not Out |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 0 | 0 | - | Not Out |
Extras: 7 (Wides: 4, No-balls: 0, Byes: 1, Leg-byes: 2)
Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4 | 24 | 3 | 5.75 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 3 | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 4 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Chloe Tryon | 4 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 |
Also read- IND-W vs NL-W T20 World Cup match report 17th June 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women match on 17 June 2026?
South Africa Women won the match by 2 wickets against Pakistan Women at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
What was the South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women scorecard and final score?
Pakistan Women scored 126 for 9 in 20 overs. South Africa Women chased it down at 127 for 8 in 16.5 overs.
Who was the player of the match in SA-W vs PAK-W today?
Annerie Dercksen was named Player of the Match for her brilliant 52 off 35 balls.
Who scored the most runs for Pakistan Women against South Africa Women?
Captain Fatima Sana top-scored with an unbeaten 55 off 38 balls.
Who took the most wickets in the South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women match?
Marizanne Kapp (3 for 23) and Fatima Sana (3 for 16) were the top wicket-takers.
Why did Pakistan Women lose despite Fatima Sana's fifty?
Pakistan women collapsed to 50 for 8. They suffered four run-outs and dropped catches in the field.
How big was the ninth-wicket partnership for Pakistan Women?
Fatima Sana and Tuba Hassan added 71 runs for the ninth wicket to rescue Pakistan's innings.
Where was the South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women T20 World Cup 2026 match played?
The match was played at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, as a day-night game.
Who won the toss in the SA-W vs PAK-W match?
Pakistan Women won the toss and decided to bat first.
What does this win mean for South Africa Women in the points table?
The win gave South Africa its first points and lifted it to third place in Group 1.
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