South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women, ICCWWC_T20 2026, Today Match Prediction

RSAW vs PAKW Match Prediction & Analysis

South Africa Women prepare to square off against Pakistan Women in Match 11 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston. Both teams had a rough start to their respective campaigns, with South Africa collapsing to a heavy 65-run defeat against Australia. Pakistan did not fare much better in their opening game, losing a high-stakes, charged encounter against arch-rivals India by 64 runs at Edgbaston. Positioned at the bottom of Group A, this match is a vital encounter for both teams to revive their tournament ambitions.  

For South Africa, fixing their middle-order collapse from the opening game remains the biggest priority. Pakistan will also want to address their execution errors after their batting order folded under a heavy spin assault against India. With a place in the knockout stages gradually slipping away from the loser of this contest, cricket fans can expect a fiercely contested, tactical battle under the Leeds skies.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

RSAW

L L W L W

AUSW

172/8 in 20.0 8.6

ICCWWC_T20 2026

Australia Women beat South Africa Women by 65 runs 13 Jun 2026

RSAW

107/10 in 16.4 6.42

RSAW

183/5 in 20.0 9.15

IWT20WCWM 2026

New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women by 5 wickets 09 Jun 2026

NZW

186/5 in 19.4 9.46

RSAW

155/6 in 20.0 7.75

SA-W vs IND-W 2026

South Africa Women beat India Women by 23 runs 27 Apr 2026

IND-W

132/8 in 20.0 6.6

RSAW

171/9 in 20.0 8.55

SA-W vs IND-W 2026

India Women won by 14 runs 25 Apr 2026

IND-W

185/5 in 20.0 9.25

RSAW

193/1 in 16.3 11.7

SA-W vs IND-W 2026

South Africa Women beat India Women by 9 wickets 22 Apr 2026

IND-W

192/4 in 20.0 9.6

PAKW

L L L L L

IND-W

170/6 in 20.0 8.5

ICCWWC_T20 2026

India Women beat Pakistan Women by 64 runs 14 Jun 2026

PAKW

106/10 in 17.0 6.24

SCT-W

191/5 in 20.0 9.55

IWT20WCWM 2026

Scotland Women Won 41 runs (D/L) method 09 Jun 2026

PAKW

62/5 in 9.0 6.89

SLW

169/1 in 18.3 9.14

IWT20WCWM 2026

Sri Lanka Women beat Pakistan Women by 9 wickets 06 Jun 2026

PAKW

168/8 in 20.0 8.4

IREW

177/3 in 19.1 9.23

IWTT

Ireland Women won by 7 wickets 31 May 2026

PAKW

176/6 in 20.0 8.8

PAKW

174/8 in 20.0 8.7

IWTT

West Indies Women beat Pakistan Women by 25 runs 29 May 2026

WIW

199/6 in 20.0 9.95

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Women Preview

South Africa Women find themselves in a tough spot after completely falling apart in their tournament opener against Australia. A dynamic target of 173 proved far too steep as the Proteas were bundled out for just 107 in the 17th over, exposing serious vulnerabilities in their lower-middle order. 

Despite that initial blow, the batting structure relies heavily on the technical brilliance of skipper Laura Wolvaardt, who was the lone warrior in the opener, top-scoring with 44 off 39 balls. The next best was Nadine de Klerk with 25 off 22.

Experienced middle-order batter Sune Luus provides necessary stability to the line-up, scoring 275 runs in her last 10 at a healthy strike rate of 129.10. The management will need Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp to show greater resistance if early wickets fall against Pakistan's spinners. 

The bowling attack has the tools to bounce back. Nonkululeko Mlaba, the left‑arm spinner, took 2/22 against Australia and has been economical in recent outings. Marizanne Kapp (1/19) and Shabnim Ismail, who reversed her international retirement to feature in this World Cup, provide a new‑ball threat. The spin duo of Mlaba and Chloe Tryon will be crucial on an Edgbaston surface that offers grip. 

Kapp has scored just 10 runs in her last three T20I innings, and Luus is without a half‑century in her last seven. A victory here is non‑negotiable.

Key Players: Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba

South Africa Women Predicted Playing XI:

Laura Wolvaardt (C), Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

South Africa Women Actual Playing XI:

Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Laura Wolvaardt, Kayla Reyneke, Nadine de Klerk

Pakistan Women Preview

Pakistan Women lost to India in their opening match, but will look to recover quickly against an equally wounded South African outfit. Chasing a formidable target of 171, Pakistan's batting collapsed completely after a strong powerplay start, slipping from 52/1 to a modest 106/10 as the subcontinental spinners choked the run-rate. The batting lineup must deliver a more collective performance.

Pakistan‘s batting lineup revolves around two players: Muneeba Ali and Fatima Sana. Muneeba‘s 35‑ball 41 against India was a composed effort. She is the anchor of the top order, capable of rotating strike and finding gaps. But the batting around her has been brittle. Gull Feroza managed just 1, Ayesha Zafar scored 4, and the middle order of Aliya Riaz (4) and Iram Javed (2) folded under spin pressure.

Fatima Sana is Pakistan‘s X Factor. She holds the record for the fastest half‑century in women‘s T20I history, reaching the milestone off just 15 balls against Zimbabwe. Zafar holds the key to utilizing the field restrictions, carrying a recent tally of 234 runs in 10 at a strike rate of 152.

The bowling attack is led by Sadia Iqbal (2/41) and Nashra Sandhu (1/21). The spin trio of Iqbal, Sandhu, and Rameen Shamim (0/21) kept India in check for periods, but the death overs leaked 60 runs. The fielding dropped two catches, including one of Smriti Mandhana on 27, a mistake that proved costly. Pakistan must bat first to have any chance; they have never successfully chased a target above 156 in this format.

Key Players: Fatima Sana, Ayesha Zafar, Sadia Iqbal

Pakistan Women Predicted Playing XI:

Muneeba Ali (WK), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Saira Jabeen, Fatima Sana (C), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Tasmia Rubab, Sadia Iqbal

Pakistan Women Actual Playing XI:

Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Natalia Pervaiz, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather parameters at Birmingham show sunny and highly pleasant afternoon conditions, with temperatures expected to hover around 20 degrees Celsius. Low humidity levels and a complete lack of rain threat ensure a full, uninterrupted 20-over match.

RSAW vs PAKW Pitch Report

Edgbaston has produced a good balance between bat and ball during the early stages of the Women’s T20 World Cup, although the venue has generally favoured teams that make the most of the powerplay. The average first-innings score across the three matches played here so far is 176, boosted by England Women’s dominant 219/1 against Sri Lanka. Even excluding that innings, teams have still managed first-innings totals of 139 and 170, suggesting there is enough value for batters willing to play their shots.

The new ball has been crucial at this venue. England and India both used early breakthroughs to set up comfortable victories, while Bangladesh successfully chased 140 after preserving wickets during the powerplay. Fast bowlers have found movement in the opening overs, but once batters get set, scoring becomes considerably easier. Two of the three matches have been won by the side batting first, indicating that posting a strong total and applying scoreboard pressure can be an effective strategy at Edgbaston.

Toss: To Bat

The captain winning the toss will comfortably look to bat first to maximize the batting-friendly nature of the Edgbaston pitch. Two of the three matches played at the venue in the ongoing T20 World Cup have been won by the team batting first.  This shows that putting runs on the board in a crucial group-stage game allows the bowling unit to dictate field placements, while scoreboard pressure makes chasing a steep total incredibly risky.