Pakistan’s women’s cricket team is set to kick off a busy season with the first-ever home series against South Africa. All-rounder Nida Dar is expected to lead the squad in her first series as captain. With a total of 229 international caps for Pakistan, Dar is also one of the most experienced players in the country.
Dar emphasized the importance of the upcoming series, saying, These matches will contribute significantly in our endeavours to gain experience and exposure, and narrow the gap with the front-runners. The busy season for Pakistan’s women’s cricket team will include several assignments in international cricket.
Their busy season starts with the home series against South Africa, where they will be looking to collect valuable ICC Women’s Championship points to move up the draw. However, to achieve this, we will have to play outstandingly well as South Africa is an experienced side that possesses a number of quality players, Dar said.
South Africa’s captain Sun Luus is also looking forward to the bilateral series in Pakistan. Luus visited Pakistan earlier this year for women’s league exhibition matches, and was impressed by the warm hospitality and the passionate cricket fans.
Luus believes that Pakistan is a competitive and dangerous side at their own backyard, which should make for an exciting series. This upcoming series will be an opportunity for both teams to gain experience and exposure as they prepare for future competitions.
The Pakistan vs. South Africa home series will take place from January 20-29, 2022, in Karachi. The series will consist of three One Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). With a lot at stake, fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the series.
