The Pakistan women’s cricket team will host South Africa in a three-match T20 International (T20I) series, set to kick off on September 16 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The series will serve as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the UAE next month.
The Proteas Women are expected to arrive in Multan on September 13, giving them a few days to acclimatize before the opening match. The series is seen as an important warm-up for both squads, allowing them to fine-tune their strategies and get valuable match practice ahead of the global tournament.
Group A and Group B breakdown for the T20 World Cup
As both teams gear up for the World Cup, the group stage matchups have already been decided. Pakistan will compete in Group A, which features heavyweights like Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, South Africa finds itself in Group B, alongside Bangladesh, England, Scotland, and the West Indies. This upcoming T20I series offers a chance for both teams to test their mettle against strong opposition before the World Cup begins.
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“Pakistan and South Africa women’s cricket teams will prepare for next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE by competing in a three-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium,” the PCB said in a press release.
“The South Africa team will arrive in Multan on 13 September, with matches scheduled for 16, 18, and 20 September. To ensure all three matches are broadcast live and give exposure to women’s cricket, the matches on 16 and 18 September will start at 7pm, while the match on 20 September will begin at 10am,” the release added.
South Africa tour of Pakistan 2024 – T20I fixtures:
September 16 – First T20 International, Multan Cricket Stadium
September 18 – Second T20 International, Multan Cricket Stadium
September 20 – Third T20 International, Multan Cricket Stadium
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