PCB confirms South Africa U-19 Women’s tour of Pakistan in July

Five-match T20 series to be played in Karachi from July 14 to 24.

PCB confirms South Africa U-19 Women’s tour of Pakistan in July
PCB confirms South Africa U-19 Women’s tour of Pakistan in July
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that South Africa Women’s Under-19 team will tour Pakistan for the first time in July to compete in a five-match T20 series against the hosts.

According to the PCB, the series will be held at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium from July 14 to July 24, with match timings to be announced later.

The visiting squad is scheduled to arrive in Karachi on July 10 and will undergo training sessions at the National Bank Stadium from July 11 to 13 in preparation for the series.

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The five-match contest will begin on July 14, followed by remaining fixtures on July 17, 19, 22, and 24.

The board stated that the series will serve as crucial preparation for Pakistan Women’s Under-19 team ahead of the upcoming ACC Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup as well as the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup scheduled for next year.

Pakistan Women’s Under-19 team last featured in a bilateral T20 series against Bangladesh, where they secured a 3-2 victory in the five-match series.

The PCB further highlighted that its Women’s Cricket Department has recently conducted training camps in Karachi to strengthen the squad’s readiness for upcoming international assignments.