PAK-W vs SA-W 3rd ODI 2025: Match Preview, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Key Players

PAK-W vs SA-W 3rd ODI 2025: Pakistan Women will face South Africa Women for the third time in the ODI series. South African women have already clinched the series by winning two consecutive matches. In this third and final ODI, the Pakistan women's team will aim to secure a win and avoid a clean sweep. The match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, at 4:00 PM. In this article, we will examine PAK-W vs SA-W playing 11, pitch reports, and key players' stats.

PAK-W vs SA-W 3rd ODI Match Details:

Pakistan Women's Team Preview:

Pakistan's Women's team is under immense pressure after losing two consecutive matches on its home ground. Pakistan Women lost their 2nd ODI match against South Africa Women by 25 runs (DLS method). In this match, Sidra Ameen played a brilliant knock of 122 runs while in the middle order, Natalia Pervaiz tried to stabilise the innings, scoring 73 runs off 60 balls. But there were not enough.

In the bowling section, the Pakistani bowlers proved expensive, except for Diana Baig, who bowled well and picked up 2 wickets for 45.

Pakistan Women's Key players:

South Africa Women's Team Preview: 

The South African women's team has already clinched the series, winning two consecutive matches. Today, they will enter the field to register another win before the ICC World Cup. SA-W can test their bench strength in this match.

 In the second ODI match, Tazmin Brits played a historic unbeaten inning of 171 runs, skipper Laura Wolvaardt also delivered an excellent century off 129 balls and played a key role in South Africa Women’s victory. Tazmin Brits was awarded Player of the Match for her outstanding inning. In the bowling section, Nadine de Klerk bowled extremely well and took 3 wickets, while Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon plucked 2 wickets each.

South Africa Women Key Players 

PPAK-W vs SA-W 3rd ODI 2025 Playing XI:

Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Ameen, Sidra Nawaz (WK), Aliya Riaz, Sana Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

South Africa Women: Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Miane Smit, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso (WK), Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune

Pitch Report of Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:

The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium generally favours batsmen. Run scoring is relatively easy, especially for the team batting first. The new ball can provide swing and bounce for fast bowlers in the first few overs, but batting becomes more comfortable as the match progresses.

Scoring pattern at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:

PAK-W vs SA-W 3rd ODI 2025 Expert Opinion and Match Prediction:

The South African women's team is expected to win the 3rd ODI. SA-W top-order batsmen are in red-hot form; they shared a 260-run partnership in the previous game. Tazmin Brits is currently the leading run scorer in the series with 2 centuries, and their bowling attack also looked promising.

On the other hand, PAK-W's middle performance is a major concern for them. Sidra Ameen is their leading run-getter; she smashed 2 centuries in this series, but she doesn't get support from the other end. In this match, the Pakistani women's team will aim to improve their performance.

PAK-W vs SA-W ODI Series Squad: 

Pakistan Women Squad: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Ameen, Sidra Nawaz (WK), Aliya Riaz, Sana Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Eyman Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah

South Africa Women Squad: Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Miane Smit, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso (WK), Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Sinalo Jafta, Sune Luus, Anneke Bosch, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi, Ayabonga Khaka, Eliz Mari Marx