Match Ended   
2nd T20I, The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg , Apr 12, 2021
SA SA
141/4 (14.0/20)
PAK PAK
140/9 (20.0/20)
South Africa beat Pakistan by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    George Linde
    20(10)&3/23(4)
PAK 140/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
50 (50)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 100SR
<a href=/cricket/players/557-mohammad-hafeez-playerprofile>Mohammad Hafeez</a>
Mohammad Hafeez
32 (23)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 139.13SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
George Linde
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/3
R/W
Bowler
Lizaad Williams
ECON 8.75
4
OVERS
35/3
R/W
SA 141/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
54 (30)
  • 7x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 180SR
<a href=/cricket/players/60210-heinrich-klaasen-playerprofile>Heinrich Klaasen</a>
Heinrich Klaasen
36 (21)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 171.42SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then! The first game was a thriller, but this one not so much. South Africa have comprehensively outplayed Pakistan today and they have leveled the series. The series is nicely set up and the third match would be very crucial. The next T20I is on 14th April, 14:30 Local (12:30 GMT). Do join us then for the coverage. Till then, goodbye, take care and stay safe!
George Linde, Man of the Match, says it is never easy to bowl in the Powerplay, they did have a couple of game plans going into the game and it worked for them. States they had a game plan to keep the field in and they could have a wicket. Adds he did not bowl that well previously but he started well and just wanted to keep the momentum going. Reckons the wicket was okay to bat on. Ends by saying, Markram played an unbelievable knock from them and he feels it was a good wicket and it was a good game overall.
Heinrich Klaasen, the skipper of South Africa, says he is very pleased with how things went and that is why he has a smile on his face. Adds Magala did not start off that well but came back strongly and he is a quality player. Adds the wicket is good to bat on and he feels his bowlers bowled really well and they wanted to play aggressive cricket but smart cricket and the balance was right. Adds they played cow boy cricket in Pakistan where everybody just swung and that is not what they wanted and they wanted to play a lot smarter. Ends by saying the young players are quality players and it is all about execution.
Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan, says that their batting collapsed and they lost early wickets which didn't help their cause. Gives full credit to the South African bowlers for doing well with the ball. Admits that their batters were a bit too aggressive and they couldn't get any partnerships going and therefore couldn't finish strongly. Says that the players weren't complacent and that he has full confidence in his team that they can bounce back.
The Pakistan bowling wasn't that bad but they just did not have enough. They needed early wickets but they did not get many. Still though, Qadir was impressive but he did not get a lot of support from the other end.
A thumping win then for South Africa! To be very honest, it was their bowlers who set it up for them after restricting Pakistan to a low score. The South African openers got them off to a very good start. Markram then continued his good form and scored a half ton. There was a period where they did lose a couple of wickets quickly but to no avail as Linde and Klaasen ensured they finish the game.
Over 14 : 141/4
17 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 613.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
H. Klaasen
36 (21)
G. Linde
20 (10)
S. Afridi
3-0-30-0
13.6
1
Shaheen Afridi To Heinrich Klaasen
A quick single does the job! A yorker by Afridi, on off. Klaasen digs it to the off side and they take a quick run. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 6 WICKETS! THE SERIES IS LEVEL 1-1!
13.5
1
Shaheen Afridi To George Linde
SCORES LEVEL! On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
13.4
6
Shaheen Afridi To George Linde
SIX! Just the two runs away! Shorter and on middle, Linde stands tall and pulls it hard and over the square leg fence for a biggie.
13.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To Heinrich Klaasen
A yorker outside off, this is jammed through point for one more.
13.2
6
Shaheen Afridi To Heinrich Klaasen
SIX! Just the 9 needed now! Fuller and on middle, Klaasen lofts it over mid off and it goes all the way for a biggie.
13.1
2
Shaheen Afridi To Heinrich Klaasen
Fumble and two! A full toss, it is pushed down to long on. The fielder fumbles and two is taken.
Bowling change! Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack.
Over 13 : 124/4
10 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • 112.4
  • 412.5
  • 112.6
H. Klaasen
26 (17)
G. Linde
13 (8)
U. Qadir
3-0-26-2
12.6
1
Usman Qadir To Heinrich Klaasen
Full ball on the stumps. Klaasen drills it to long on keeps the strike.
12.5
4
Usman Qadir To Heinrich Klaasen
FOUR! Half tracker and punished! Klaasen pulls it to the square leg. The fielder there puts in a dive but this was timed too well for anyone to stop it.
12.4
1
Usman Qadir To George Linde
Loopy ball, around off. Played down to long on by Linde. One run is taken.
12.3
2
Usman Qadir To George Linde
Dropped! Tossed up in the slot. Linde looks to go over long but doesn't middle it. The fielder settles under it, only to realise that the ball is going to land behind him. Two runs taken.
12.2
1
Usman Qadir To Heinrich Klaasen
Tossed up, around off. Drilled down to long on for one.
12.1
1
Usman Qadir To George Linde
Short ball on the leg pole. Pulled away to deep mid-wicket for one.
Over 12 : 114/4
14 Runs
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 411.4
  • 011.5
  • 411.6
H. Klaasen
20 (14)
G. Linde
9 (5)
F. Ashraf
1-0-14-0
11.6
4
Faheem Ashraf To Heinrich Klaasen
FOUR! Nicely played! This is shorter and outsied off, Klaasen rocks back and pushes it through covers. Boundary.
11.5
0
Faheem Ashraf To Heinrich Klaasen
On middle, defended.
11.4
4
Faheem Ashraf To Heinrich Klaasen
FOUR! Clipped nicely! A low full toss, Klaasen works it behind square on the leg side. This one races away to the fence.
11.3
1
Faheem Ashraf To George Linde
Another single as Linde pushes it through covers.
11.2
1
Faheem Ashraf To Heinrich Klaasen
On off, it is pushed through covers for one more.
11.1
4
Faheem Ashraf To Heinrich Klaasen
FOUR! Shorter and outside off, Klaasen waits for it and then guides it through point for a boundary.
Bowling change! Faheem Ashraf is now into the attack.
Over 11 : 100/4
8 Runs
  • 010.1
  • W 10.2
  • 010.3
  • 610.4
  • 010.5
  • 210.6
G. Linde
8 (4)
H. Klaasen
7 (9)
U. Qadir
2-0-16-2
10.6
2
Usman Qadir To George Linde
100 up for South Africa! Outside off, it is hit uppishly again but this time in the gap through covers for two.
10.5
0
Usman Qadir To George Linde
Just short! This is the googly, it is outside off and there is extra bounce. Linde looks to cut, it goes off the top edge towards point but lands short.
10.4
6
Usman Qadir To George Linde
SIX! That is a lovely shot! Picked his spot to perfection! The mid on is up and this is tossed up around middle, Linde whips it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
10.3
0
Usman Qadir To George Linde
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to covers.
14 OV
17 Runs
S. Afridi to H. Klaasen G. Linde
  • 213.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 613.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
10 Runs
U. Qadir to G. Linde H. Klaasen
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • 112.4
  • 412.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
14 Runs
F. Ashraf to H. Klaasen G. Linde
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 411.4
  • 011.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
8 Runs
U. Qadir to van Biljon G. Linde
  • 010.1
  • W 10.2
  • 010.3
  • 610.4
  • 010.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
4 Runs
M. Nawaz to H. Klaasen van Biljon
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
U. Qadir to A. Markram H. Klaasen
  • 68.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • W 8.6
8 OV
13 Runs
M. Nawaz to A. Markram H. Klaasen
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 47.3
  • 47.4
  • 17.5
  • 27.6
7 OV
9 Runs
H. Ali to H. Klaasen A. Markram
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 1 WD 6.3
  • 66.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
13 Runs
M. Hasnain to A. Markram W. Lubbe
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • W 5.6
5 OV
7 Runs
H. Ali to J. Malan A. Markram W. Lubbe
  • 64.1
  • 04.2
  • W 4.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
12 Runs
M. Hasnain to A. Markram
  • 43.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
8 Runs
S. Afridi to J. Malan A. Markram
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 1 LB 2.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 62.6
2 OV
12 Runs
M. Nawaz to A. Markram J. Malan
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 61.6
1 OV
6 Runs
S. Afridi to J. Malan A. Markram
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 140/9 in 20.0 overs
  • B Azam 17th T20 fifty: 50 runs in 50 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Pakistan 100/4 in 14.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.1 ovs): SA against Haider Ali (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, PAK: 2) (Retained)
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 37 balls between B Azam (22) and M Hafeez (27)
  • Pakistan 53/2 in 7.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 35/2
  • South Africa 100/4 in 10.6 overs
  • A Markram 2nd T20 fifty: 53 runs in 28 balls (7x4) (3x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 58/2
  • South Africa 50/1 in 5.2 overs
  • A Markram dropped on 28 by M Hasnain in 3.6 overs
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