The visitors came out with a top batting performance, following on from where they left in the previous game. Despite losing that contest, Pakistan made 345. Sadaf Shamas, who made 61 in that fixture, fared even better this time as she hammered 97 off just 82 balls to set up a strong platform. She put on 130 for the second wicket with Sidra Amin who made 41. South Africa then fought back with a few quick wickets to have Pakistan at 216/5.
