SA-W vs PAK-W Match Prediction : 1st Match, Pakistan Women tour of South Africa, 2026

Fresh from a 2-1 series victory over Pakistan Women in the T20I leg of the tour, South Africa Women will be hungry to continue their dominance as the two sides move into the ODI format. The opening match of the series takes place at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, and the home side enter as strong favourites. Below, we break down the team previews, toss prediction, pitch conditions, and our best betting tips for this contest.

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South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have met 34 times in ODI cricket, with South Africa holding a clear advantage in the record books, winning 22 of those encounters compared to Pakistan's 12. South Africa's dominance has only grown in recent years, and Pakistan will need a significant improvement in both batting and bowling departments to halt that trend on home soil.

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SA-W vs PAK-W Team Previews

South Africa Women

South Africa Women enter this series in outstanding form and will start as heavy favourites for the entire ODI leg of the tour.

Wolvaardt will be the cornerstone of South Africa's batting effort. Her statistics at the moment are staggering — 807 runs in her last 10 ODI games at an average of 100.88 and a strike rate of 102.02. Sune Luus is equally important, contributing 303 runs from her last nine ODI appearances at an average of 43.29 and a strike rate of 92.37.

With the ball, South Africa carry multiple match-winning threats. Nonkululeko Mlaba has been the standout spinner, claiming 16 wickets in her last nine matches at a strike rate of 25.5. Marizanne Kapp has been just as dangerous with the seam, picking up 11 wickets from her last seven outings at a strike rate of 25.09.

South Africa Women Expected Playing 11

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Karabo Meso, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Faye Tunnicliffe, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Nonkululeko Mlaba

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Pakistan Women

Pakistan Women arrive in Bloemfontein carrying a heavy burden of poor recent form. In their last five ODI matches, they have failed to win a single game — three were washed out without a result, and they lost both of the completed contests, including a heavy 150-run defeat to these very South African opponents. It is a deeply concerning run heading into a competitive series away from home.

The one genuine bright spot in Pakistan's lineup is Sidra Amin. She has been remarkably consistent with the bat, scoring 431 runs in her last 10 ODI games at an exceptional average of 71.83 and a strike rate of 77.93. Muneeba Ali will partner her at the top of the order, having scored 186 runs in her last 10 matches, although she will need to improve her rate of conversion. The batting that follows, however, needs to significantly raise its game.

With the ball, Nashra Sandhu is Pakistan's most potent threat, having taken 13 wickets in her last eight ODI games at a strike rate of 31. Captain Fatima Sana arrived in superb form following her match-winning T20I performance and has claimed 10 wickets in her last eight ODI appearances at a strike rate of 37.7. Pakistan will need both to bowl at their very best to have a chance.

Pakistan Women Expected Playing 11

Muneeba Ali, Ayesha Zafar, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Gull Feroza (wk), Fatima Sana (c), Tasmia Rubab, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

SA-W vs PAK-W Toss Prediction

Only one Women's ODI has previously been played at the Mangaung Oval, and it was won by the side chasing. While that is a small sample, the pitch is expected to offer its best batting conditions as the game progresses, making bowling first and chasing a target an appealing option. Expect the captain who wins the toss to elect to field.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Mangaung Oval pitch typically provides excellent pace and bounce early in the match, meaning fast bowlers will relish the conditions in the first power play. As the innings develops, however, the surface tends to ease and become increasingly batter-friendly, capable of producing high scores in the final stages. Total scores in excess of 250 are very achievable here for a well-set batting side.

One important factor to monitor is the weather. Showers are forecast during the afternoon session, which could interrupt play and potentially bring a DLS calculation into play. Both sides will be keenly aware of the rain threat, and it may influence batting strategies in the first innings.

SA-W vs PAK-W : Who Will Win?

Pakistan Women's recent ODI record makes for uncomfortable reading — no wins in five attempts, with their only completed matches ending in defeat. South Africa, on the other hand, enter this series with the kind of form and home-ground confidence that makes them an extremely difficult team to beat in Bloemfontein.

With Wolvaardt in imperious touch, a world-class bowling attack, and Pakistan still struggling to find any consistency in their batting, we see South Africa winning this match with something to spare and taking an early grip on the series.

Bet on South Africa Women to win.