Fatima Sana explains why the ODI series of South Africa is crucial for Pakistan before the 2025 Women’s World Cup
Pakistani women will start their ODI series at three games against South Africa Today (September 16) at the Gaddafi stadium, Lahore. The series is not only another bilateral mission, but a key opportunity for both parties to refine their plans before the ICC 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. The three ODI leg games will be played in Lahore, giving Pakistan the opportunity to test their forces under familiar conditions before heading to Sri Lanka For the world tournament.
Fatima Sana highlights the importance of the series of South Africa before the Women’s World Cup
Pakistani captain FatimaSpeaking on the eve of the first ODI, underlined how vital this series is in the formation of the campaign of the World Cup of his team. With the marquee event just two weeks old, she thinks that competitive lights against a strong team like South Africa will help Pakistan to assess their preparation.
“Our specific objective is to prepare for the World Cup and execute our plans in this series. A series like this is very beneficial for the team before the World Cup. This gives players a good opportunity to put into practice all the preparation they have done lately”, “ Sana said at the pre-match press conference.
The skipper pointed out that beyond the matches of simple victory, the situation as a whole is to repel faults, strengthen combinations and ensure that players are mentally and physically ready for the atmosphere of the high pressure World Cup.
The ultimate Pakistan test is waiting for Colombo
The ICC 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup will be played from September 30 to November 2 under a hybrid model in India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan will appear in all their matches in Colombo, starting their campaign against Bangladesh October 2. Their long -awaited confrontation against India will follow on October 5, a match that always attracts attention and adds additional intensity to the tournament.
Sana and her team understand that the World Cup will be the real measure of their progress. Competition with some of the best world teams in neutral territory will require discipline, concentration and consistency in the three departments – the striker, bowling and land. The South African series is therefore the last chance to simulate match scenarios and refine the strategies before the ultimate challenge.
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High expectations of women in green
With the countdown of the current World Cup, expectations are built around women in green. Pakistan fans are impatient to see their team offering solid performance, especially after recent improvements in their approach and the emergence of promising young talents. Playing in domestic conditions gives the team of confidence, and victories against a experienced team like South Africa could inject a crucial momentum before the world scene.
The management of Fatima, associated with the experience of senior players and the energy of rising stars, gives Pakistan a balanced mixture. The supporters hope that the hard work done during this series will result in a success in Colombo, where Pakistan aims to make a brand in the World Cup.
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