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Fatima Sana ruled out of third ODI against South Africa

Karachi, 14 September 2023Fast bowler Fatima Sana has been ruled out of third ODI against South Africa after she picked up a niggle in her right leg during the second ODI.

Fatima, coming to bat at number eight scored 69 runs in the second ODI against South Africa at the National Bank Stadium on 11 September. She also bowled three overs in the match and felt discomfort in her right leg.

Fatima, who is part of the Pakistan women’s squad for the upcoming 19th Asian Games, as a precautionary measure has been advised by the medical panel not to participate in today’s game.

Pakistan and South Africa will feature in the third ODI today at the National Bank Stadium. In the three-match series, which is also part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, the touring side have an unassailable lead 2-0.