Women's World Cup 2025: South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women Highlights & Result – Match 22

Who won South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women clash in Women's World Cup 2025 Match 22 today? — Match result & turning points

South Africa Women continued their dominant run in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a dominant 150-run victory (via DLS method) over Pakistan Women in Colombo. In a rain-affected contest reduced to 40 overs per team, South Africa posted 312/9, thanks to captain Laura Wolvaardt’s 90 and brilliant knocks from Sune Luus (61) and Marizanne Kapp (68 off 43). Nadine de Klerk’s 41 off just 16 balls guided them past the 300-mark.

Pakistan’s chase was disrupted multiple times by rain, with the DLS target revised several times before being fixed at 234 in 20 overs. Kapp’s new-ball spell of 3/20 crushed Pakistan’s hopes early, reducing them to 35/4 inside 10 overs. They eventually were restricted to 83/7, handing South Africa a massive win, their fifth consecutive victory, which also eliminated Pakistan from semifinal contention and took South Africa to the top of the table.

Top batting performances of the match — Laura Wolvaardt

South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt once again led from the front, smashing 90 off 82 balls to anchor her team’s innings. Despite losing partner Tazmin Brits early, Wolvaardt partnered with Sune Luus for a crucial 118-run stand for the second wicket, guiding South Africa past 100 inside 15 overs. 

Top bowling performances of the match — Marizanne Kapp

Marizanne Kapp first hammered an unbeaten 68 off 43 balls, then ran through Pakistan’s top order with a solid new-ball spell of 3/20. She removed Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, and Aliya Riaz, all within her first five overs. With this spell, she now has six wickets to her name in this competition.

Who was the Player of the Match

Veteran cricketer Marizanne Kapp was named the Player of the Match for her phenomenal all-round display. Her 68 off 43 balls* gave a late push to South Africa’s innings, while her 3/20 with the ball completely dismantled Pakistan’s top order.

Unforgettable moments from SA W vs PAK W, 22nd match

Nadine de Klerk’s quickfire 41 off 16 balls, including four sixes, played a big role in helping South Africa register the highest team total of the tournament. Marizanne Kapp’s double strike in one over to dismiss Sidra Amin and Aliya Riaz turned the game in South Africa’s favour. 

What is the next match?

South Africa will next face Australia Women in their final group-stage match in Indore, as they look to maintain their unbeaten run before the semifinals. Pakistan, having been knocked out of contention, will play their last game against Sri Lanka, hoping to end their campaign on a positive note.