Overview
- South Africa chased 104 and won by four wickets, reaching 105 in 16 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
- Chanel Venter anchored the chase with 41 off 32 balls and was named Player of the Match.
- Pakistan lost their top three without scoring before Aqsa Habib and Zoofishan Ayyaz rebuilt the innings with a 61-run partnership.
- Shahar Bano produced a late all-round spark with 18 off seven balls and bowling of 2-16, and debutant left-arm spinner Maham Nazakat took two wickets including one in her first over.
- The tournament trophy was unveiled before the series under the University of Lahore Presents Rivaj sponsorship and the teams have a rest day before the second T20 at National Bank Stadium on July 17.