Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Date: February 22, 2026
Result: South Africa won by 37 runs (Rain-shortened to 41 overs)
The Proteas Women took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series following a dominant batting performance led by veteran Sune Luus and a disciplined bowling effort that stifled the Pakistani chase.
### South Africa Innings: 260/6 (41 Overs)
South Africa’s middle order anchored the innings after early wobbles. Sune Luus played a masterclass unbeaten knock to propel the hosts to a formidable total.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Laura Wolvaardt (C) | c M. Ali b N. Sandhu | 43 | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Tazmin Brits | c & b D. Baig | 10 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Sune Luus | Not Out | 93 | – | 8 | 1 |
| Sinalo Jafta (WK) | Not Out | 57 | 38 | 8 | 0 |
| Extras | (w 5, lb 3, etc.) | 12 | – | – | – |
| Total | 41 Overs | 260/6 | – | – | – |
Key Pakistan Bowlers: * Nashra Sandhu: 2/45 (9 overs)
- Diana Baig: 1/35 (7 overs)
### Pakistan Innings: 223 All Out (38.5 Overs)
Despite a record-breaking 126-run partnership for the third wicket, Pakistan crumbled once the set batters were dismissed.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Ayesha Zafar | c & b S. Luus | 81 | 94 | 7 | 0 |
| Sidra Amin | b S. Luus | 68 | 69 | 9 | 0 |
| Aliya Riaz | b T. Sekhukhune | 32 | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| Fatima Sana | c & b T. Sekhukhune | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 38.5 Overs | 223 | – | – | – |
Key South Africa Bowlers: * Tumi Sekhukhune: 3/50
- Sune Luus: 2/31
- Nadine de Klerk: 2/36
Match Highlights & Analysis
- Player of the Match: Sune Luus for her brilliant 93* and 2 crucial wickets.
- Record Alert: Sidra Amin and Ayesha Zafar’s 126-run stand is now the highest 3rd-wicket partnership for Pakistan in Women’s ODIs.
- The Turning Point: The unbeaten 90-run partnership between Luus and Sinalo Jafta for the 7th wicket shifted the momentum entirely in South Africa’s favor.
FAQ: South Africa vs Pakistan 2026
Who won the SA vs PAK 1st ODI 2026? South Africa won by 37 runs at Bloemfontein.
What is the next match in the SA vs PAK series? The 2nd ODI is scheduled for today, February 25, 2026, at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st WODI: Match Report & Scorecard
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Date: February 22, 2026
Result: South Africa won by 37 runs (Rain-shortened to 41 overs)
The Proteas Women took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series following a dominant batting performance led by veteran Sune Luus and a disciplined bowling effort Team and South Africa Natithat stifled the Pakistani chase.
### South Africa Innings: 260/6 (41 Overs)
South Africa’s middle order anchored the innings after early wobbles. Sune Luus played a masterclass unbeaten knock to propel the hosts to a formidable total.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Laura Wolvaardt (C) | c M. Ali b N. Sandhu | 43 | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Tazmin Brits | c & b D. Baig | 10 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Sune Luus | Not Out | 93 | – | 8 | 1 |
| Sinalo Jafta (WK) | Not Out | 57 | 38 | 8 | 0 |
| Extras | (w 5, lb 3, etc.) | 12 | – | – | – |
| Total | 41 Overs | 260/6 | – | – | – |
Key Pakistan Bowlers: * Nashra Sandhu: 2/45 (9 overs)
- Diana Baig: 1/35 (7 overs)
### Pakistan Innings: 223 All Out (38.5 Overs)
Despite a record-breaking 126-run partnership for the third wicket, Pakistan crumbled once the set batters were dismissed.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Ayesha Zafar | c & b S. Luus | 81 | 94 | 7 | 0 |
| Sidra Amin | b S. Luus | 68 | 69 | 9 | 0 |
| Aliya Riaz | b T. Sekhukhune | 32 | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| Fatima Sana | c & b T. Sekhukhune | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 38.5 Overs | 223 | – | – | – |
Key South Africa Bowlers: * Tumi Sekhukhune: 3/50
- Sune Luus: 2/31
- Nadine de Klerk: 2/36
Match Highlights & Analysis
- Player of the Match: Sune Luus for her brilliant 93* and 2 crucial wickets.
- Record Alert: Sidra Amin and Ayesha Zafar’s 126-run stand is now the highest 3rd-wicket partnership for Pakistan in Women’s ODIs.
- The Turning Point: The unbeaten 90-run partnership between Luus and Sinalo Jafta for the 7th wicket shifted the momentum entirely in South Africa’s favor.
FAQ: South Africa vs Pakistan 2026
Who won the SA vs PAK 1st ODI 2026? South Africa won by 37 runs at Bloemfontein.
What is the next match in the SA vs PAK series? The 2nd ODI is scheduled for today, February 25, 2026, at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
