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    Century Twins Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits Power Proteas Women to Dominant Win over Pakistan

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    Century Twins Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits Power Proteas Women to Dominant Win over Pakistan


    Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits produced a batting masterclass to power the Proteas Women to a commanding eight-wicket victory in the opening One-Day International against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

    In a stand worth 216 runs, Kapp led the charge with a career-best 121* off 128 deliveries (13 fours, 2 sixes), while Brits provided a composed 101* from 121 balls (9 fours). 

    Their record third-wicket partnership for South Africa ensured the visitors comfortably chased down Pakistan’s 255/4, which featured Sidra Amin’s 121* (150 balls; 12 fours).

    Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to bat, Pakistan experienced an early setback when opener Shawaal Zulfiqar (0) edged behind to a sharp one-handed catch from wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta off Ayabonga Khaka (2/36). 

    Kapp was awarded the Player of the Match trophy for her unbeaten 121 off 128 balls in the winning cause for South Africa.

    Amin and Muneeba Ali (76 off 94 balls; 11 fours) then rebuilt the innings, weathering a testing period to share a 147-run, second-wicket partnership. Ali reached her fifth ODI half-century before Khaka struck again, trapping her LBW to leave the hosts 150/2 in the 31st over.

    Amin carried on with purpose, finding support from Aliya Riaz (33) in a 68-run stand, but the visitors fought back in the field. Riaz was run out thanks to quick thinking from Nondumiso Shangase and Jafta, before Tumi Sekhukhune (1/37) removed Fatima Sana (3). 

    Despite wickets falling around her, Amin brought up her fifth career ODI century, to guide Pakistan to 255/4 at the close of their innings.

    South Africa’s reply began nervously, with captain Laura Wolvaardt (4) bowled in the second over by Sadia Iqbal (1/41). Suné Luus (30) looked to counterpunch alongside Brits, adding 43 for the second wicket, before being trapped LBW by Rameen Shamim (1/29).

    Tumi Sekhukhune took the valuable wicket of Pakistan captain Fatima Sana to restrict the Pakistani scoring rate at the death.
    Tumi Sekhukhune took the valuable wicket of Pakistan captain Fatima Sana to restrict the Pakistani scoring rate at the death.

    The contest then became a showcase of South Africa’s batting. Brits and Kapp combined with authority, rotating the strike smartly while punishing loose deliveries. Both brought up memorable centuries, with Kapp’s fourth in ODI cricket and Brits’ fifth, in a match-winning partnership.

    The pair’s unbroken 216-run stand is South Africa’s highest for the third wicket in women’s ODIs and carried the visitors to victory with 10 balls to spare.

    The second ODI will take place on Friday, 19 September at the Gaddafi Stadium from 15h30 local time (12h30 CAT).

    Fixtures and Results for the Pakistan vs South Africa Tour

    Tue, 16 Sept – 1st ODI: South Africa win by 8 wickets (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore)
    Fri, 19 Sept – 2nd ODI: Pakistan vs South Africa (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore)
    Mon, 22 Sept – 3rd ODI: Pakistan vs South Africa (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore)

    – (All Matches start at 12h30 CAT unless specified otherwise)

    Proteas Women Playing XI

    Laura Wolvaardt (c)
    Tazmin Brits
    Suné Luus
    Marizanne Kapp
    Annerie Dercksen
    Miané Smit
    Sinalo Jafta
    Nondumiso Shangase
    Ayabonga Khaka
    Nonkululeko Mlaba
    Tumi Sekhukhune

    Pakistan Playing XI

    Muneeba Ali
    Shawaal Zulfiqar
    Sidra Amin
    Aliya Riaz
    Fatima Sana (c)
    Natalia Pervaiz
    Sidra Nawaz
    Rameen Shamim
    Diana Baig
    Nashra Sandhu
    Sadia Iqbal

    Original Copy: SA Cricket, with editing by gsport

    Main Photo Caption: Centurions Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits celebrate their remarkable partnership to steer the Proteas Women to a comfortable opening ODI win against Pakistan, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. All Photos: PCB

    Photo 2 Caption: Kapp was awarded the Player of the Match trophy for her unbeaten 121 off 128 balls in the winning cause for South Africa.

    Photo 3 Caption: Tumi Sekhukhune took the valuable wicket of Pakistan captain Fatima Sana to restrict the Pakistani scoring rate at the death.



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