Published on, Sept. 17 -- September 17, 2025 9:14 AM

South Africa Tuesday beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the first one-day international of their three-match series in the lead up to the Women's World Cup.

Proteas chased the target of 256 runs in the second last over courtesy a century each from Marizzane Kapp and Tazmin Brits.

Earlier in the day, veteran batter Sidra Amin smashed a century as Pakistan set South Africa a target of 256 to win in the first one-day international.

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana had won the toss and elected to bat first at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Sidra was ably supported by Muneeba Ali as the duo put Pakistan in a strong position to win the first encounter of the three-match series.

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