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South Africa openers set up thumping win

South Africa Women 163 for 0 (van Niekerk 90*, Lee 67*) beat Pakistan Women 119 for 9 (Dar 32, Abidi 28, Kapp 3-16) by 44 runs
Scorecard

South Africa Women's openers Dane van Niekerk and Lizelle Lee shared an unbroken 163-run opening stand, setting Pakistan Women a target that eventually proved well out of their reach.

Pakistan Women failed to strike even once after putting South Africa in to bat as Lee and van Niekerk put behind a quiet opening to push up the scoring rate in the second half of the innings. Lee was unbeaten on 67 off 55 balls with eight fours and a six, while her partner van Niekerk ended on 90 off 66 balls with 13 fours and a six.

In reply, a 48-run partnership for the third wicket between Nain Abidi and Nida Dar rallied Pakistan's innings after two early setbacks. Both batsmen were dismissed in successive overs, however, and their wickets allowed South Africa to stifle the scoring, effectively denying Pakistan any impetus. Marizanne Kapp took 3 for 16 and was well aided by fellow fast bowler Shabnim Ismail (2-20) and legspinner Suné Luus (2-18).

PAK Women 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st7Qanita JalilNain Abidi
2nd24Nain AbidiJaveria Khan
3rd48Nain AbidiNida Dar
4th2Bismah MaroofNida Dar
5th4Sana MirBismah Maroof
6th23Bismah MaroofNahida Khan
7th0Asmavia IqbalBismah Maroof
8th7Batool FatimaAsmavia Iqbal
9th3Batool FatimaSumaiya Siddiqi
10th1Sumaiya SiddiqiAnam Amin