South Africa Women and Pakistan Women gear up for the decisive third T20I in their short tour series at Diamond Oval in Kimberley. With the hosts already holding a 2-0 lead, this match offers Pakistan a chance to salvage pride while South Africa aims for a clean sweep.
The official fixture is South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd T20I, Pakistan Women tour of South Africa 2026. It kicks off on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM local time (21:30 IST). The venue is Diamond Oval, Kimberley, a ground known for compact boundaries but bowler-friendly conditions in limited-overs cricket.
Diamond Oval’s pitch has seen low-scoring T20 games, with only four prior matches averaging under 150 runs per innings—batters struggle here unless set, favoring disciplined bowlers who hit tight lines. First-innings totals around 140-150 often prove defendable, as seen in past outings where chasing sides rarely succeeded. Weather looks ideal with clear skies, temperatures hovering at 26°C, and no rain threats, setting up a full game uninterrupted.
This dead rubber holds value for Pakistan to end the tour positively after South Africa sealed the series with back-to-back wins. The Proteas chased down targets comfortably in Potchefstroom and Benoni, showcasing depth in batting and bowling. For Pakistan, captain Fatima Sana’s heroics in the opener couldn’t prevent collapse, and they now seek momentum heading into ODIs. Key talking points include South Africa’s middle-order resilience and Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack struggling against pace.
South Africa enters unbeaten, winning the 1st T20I by chasing Pakistan’s 180/9 thanks to Kayla Reyneke’s last-ball six after her all-round show. In the 2nd, they overhauled 100/9 with Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 40 anchoring a six-wicket romp, Ayabonga Khaka claiming 3-10. Pakistan fought hard initially with Fatima Sana’s explosive 90 off 41 in the opener—the highest T20I score from No.8—but folded to 100/9 next, exposing batting frailties beyond the top order.
PAK W vs SA W Match Details
- Match: PAK W vs SA W 3rd T20 Match
- Date: 16 Feb 2026
- Time: 09:00 PM PST
- Venue: Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
Where To Watch PAK W vs SA W Match Live Streaming:
Pakistan fans can catch the South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I live on A Sports HD. Streaming is available on Ary Plus in HD quality.
Other Regions
In South Africa, SuperSport Grandstand and free-to-air SABC 3 broadcast the match. India viewers tune into Sony Sports Network or stream on Sony LIV.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Follow ball-by-ball scores on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, or Sofascore apps for live commentary and stats. The match at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, started at 6:00 PM local (8:30 PM PKT).
Pakistan: A Sports broadcasts all matches live for free on TV via terrestrial, cable, and satellite—no subscription needed.
Live Streaming Info:
The 3rd T20 match will be live on A Sports.
Live Score Info:
PAK W vs SA W: All matches on these websites, ESPN and Cricbuzz, have live scores.
Head-to-Head
In T20Is, South Africa leads with 15 wins to Pakistan’s 11 across 26 matches, no ties or no-results, giving the Proteas a 57.69% edge. Recent dominance shines: over the last five, South Africa won four, including the series’ first two—a six-wicket chase on Feb 13 (SA 104/4 beat PAK 100/9) and the opener. Pakistan’s last win came earlier, but SA’s current streak underscores their superiority Down Under.
South Africa Women Analysis
South Africa’s strength lies in a balanced unit: explosive openers, all-round firepower, and a lethal pace attack suited to Kimberley’s bounce. Wolvaardt (101 runs in two games at 150+ SR) and Tazmin Brits set platforms, while Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk provide middle-order muscle and overs. Weakness? Spin vulnerability if Pakistan exploits, but their seamers like Khaka (3-10 last game) and Masabata Klaas (2-14) dominate. Recent form: flawless series wins, with Reyneke emerging as X-factor.
South Africa Probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Pakistan Women Analysis
Pakistan boasts fiery all-rounders like Fatima Sana (c), whose 90 lit up the first game, and spinners Sadia Iqbal/Nashra Sandhu for middle-over control. Strengths include lower-order hitting and fielding energy, but weaknesses plague them: top-order collapses post-powerplay and pace struggles on seaming tracks. Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz need starts; recent momentum dipped with 100/9 in the second after Sana’s lone fight. Rameen Shamim is unavailable, thinning options.
Pakistan Probable XI: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Tuba Hassan, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Humna Bilal, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.
South Africa’s superior form, home advantage, and squad depth make them heavy favorites on a pitch suiting their pacers—expect another comfortable win by 20-30 runs or 5-6 wickets if batting second. Pakistan might push early via Sana or spinners, but Proteas’ consistency should prevail for a 3-0 sweep.