Pakistan’s women’s cricket team won in the second T20 match against South Africa in Multan. However, Pakistan’s captain, Fatima Sana, injured her face during the match and had to leave the field due to a concussion. Despite this setback, Pakistan managed to win the match.
South Africa had won the first match of the T20 series, but Pakistan leveled the series by winning the second match by 13 runs. The victory was achieved after Fatima Sana left the field due to her injury. During fielding, Fatima was hit in the face, causing a concussion, and she had to be replaced by fast bowler Tasmia Rubab. After her departure, vice-captain Muneeba Ali took over the captaincy and led the team to victory. Muneeba was also named the Player of the Match for her stellar performance.
Muneeba Ali’s Brilliant Batting Performance
In the second T20 match held on September 18 in Multan, South Africa won the toss and invited Pakistan to bat first. Pakistan’s innings began with Muneeba Ali and Gul Feroza opening. The duo added 25 runs in 3.5 overs before Feroza was dismissed for 10 runs. Muneeba then formed a 49-run partnership with Sidra Ameen before being dismissed.
Muneeba Scores 45 Runs in 34 Balls
Left-handed batter Muneeba Ali scored 45 runs off 34 balls with a strike rate of over 132. She stayed at the crease for 44 minutes, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes. Muneeba’s strong foundation set the stage for the subsequent batters to score heavily, which they did.
Pakistan Sets Their Highest T20I Score
Nida Dar contributed with 29 runs off 21 balls, including 4 fours, and completed her 2,000 runs in Women’s T20 Internationals. After playing 155 T20Is, Nida now has 2,009 runs.
Besides Nida Dar, captain Fatima Sana remained unbeaten, scoring 37 runs off 23 balls, with 3 fours and 2 sixes. Aliya Riaz also chipped in with 17 runs off just 7 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. Together, Fatima and Aliya added 60 runs in the final 5 overs. Pakistan finished their 20 overs at 181/4, which is their highest score in Women’s T20I history.
South Africa Falls Short Despite Wickets in Hand
Chasing Pakistan’s record total, South Africa’s start wasn’t great, as they lost their first wicket at just 12 runs. A half-century partnership followed for the second wicket, but they quickly lost their third and fourth wickets. Even though they didn’t lose any more wickets, South Africa couldn’t chase the target. In the final over, they needed 23 runs but only managed to score 10. By the end of their 20 overs, South Africa had scored 168/4, falling short by 13 runs.
Fatima Sana Suffers Concussion While Fielding
Despite losing captain Fatima Sana during South Africa’s innings due to a concussion, Pakistan won the second T20 match. Fatima was hit on the face while fielding and had to be replaced by Tasmia Rubab. After Fatima’s injury, Muneeba Ali took over the captaincy and guided Pakistan to victory. Muneeba was awarded Player of the Match for her crucial 45-run knock that set the tone for Pakistan’s win.
