MULTAN, SEP 20 (DNA) : Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin’s steady knocks, supported by captain Fatima Sana’s cameo lifted Pakistan to 153-5 against South Africa in the third Women’s T20I of the three-match series here on Friday.
South Africa invited Pakistan to bat first, however, the decision backfired as Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza put together a 50-run opening stand.
Sune Luus broke the partnership right after they reached 50 as she caught and bowled Gull Feroza, who was playing at 18.
Muneeba Ali soon departed courtesy of a run-out after scoring 33 runs from 26 balls with the help of four boundaries.
Sidra Amin then added 33 runs for the third wicket with former captain Nida Dar, who scored 12 off seven.
Pakistan women’s captain Fatima Sana joined Sidra and scored a quick 27-run knock from 17 balls during the 46-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Fatima’s entertaining yet brief knock was ended by Tumi Sekhukhune, thanks to a safe catch by Anneke Bosch.
Sidra Amin soon followed Fatima back to the pavilion after playing a scratchy knock of 37 runs from 40 balls with three boundaries.
Aliya Riaz (8) and Tuba Hasan (6) helped to drag Pakistan’s total to 153-5 in their allocated 20 overs.
For South Africa, Chloe Tryon, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Sune Luus bagged one wicket each.
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