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Sandhu’s 6-26 Seals Pakistan’s Consolation Win Over South Africa in Final ODI

The victory closes Pakistan’s World Cup preparations on a positive note.

Overview

  • South Africa were dismissed for 115 in 25.5 overs in Lahore, with left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu returning career-best figures of 6-26.
  • Pakistan reached 116 for 4 in 31 overs, led by Sidra Amin’s unbeaten 50 and a 65-run stand with Muneeba Ali, to win by six wickets.
  • Despite the defeat, South Africa took the three-match series 2-1 after winning the first two ODIs.
  • Outlets reported that Sandhu crossed 100 ODI wickets and did so as the fastest Pakistani woman to the mark, and her 6-26 ranks as Pakistan’s best women’s ODI figures against a Full Member.
  • Both teams now head to the ICC Women’s World Cup, with warm-up games this week, as online discussion followed a post-match photo of Sandhu holding up six fingers.