Proteas Women set to take on Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup

Proteas Women set to take on Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup

The Proteas Women will warm-up for the T20 World Cup with a three-match international series in Pakistan next month, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed.

The matches will all take place at the Multan stadium on the 16th, 18th and 20th September.

The Proteas will then head straight to the United Arab Emirates to continue preparations for the global tournament that will kick off on 3 October.

Laura Wolvaardt's charges have been drawn in Group B at the World Cup alongside West Indies, England, Scotland and Bangladesh with top two qualifying for the semifinals.

The last-four clashes have been scheduled for 17 and 18 October before the all-important final on Sunday, 20 October.

CSA director of cricket, Enoch Nkwe said: "This T20I series against Pakistan is a critical part of our preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

"It offers the team the invaluable opportunity to gain match practice, allowing us to refine our strategies and ensure that our players are in peak form.

"We are incredibly grateful to the PCB for their collaboration and efforts in arranging this series.

"This series not only helps us prepare for the World Cup but also strengthens the relationship between our two cricket boards as the Proteas Women visit Pakistan for the second time in a year."

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