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Match Ended   
112/1 (13.1/20)
110 (19.2/20)
Pakistan beat South Africa by 9 wickets
Right then, that’s all from this rather one-sided contest, as Pakistan level the series 1-1 and set up a mouth-watering decider. The action resumes in less than 24 hours, on 1st November, Saturday, at the same venue - the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The final T20I promises to be a cracker, and the first ball will be bowled at 3 pm GMT. As always, we’ll be with you early for all the build-up and pre-match chatter. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Salman Agha, the victorious skipper of Pakistan, says that South Africa outplayed them in the first game, and they did the same to them today, which sets it perfectly for the final game. Adds that they bowled well upfront and were ahead in the game. Mentions that the team that puts the first punch usually ends up on the winning side. Tells that everyone bowled well, and adds that Salman Mirza is working hard and learning new things. Further says that he is the backup for Shaheen Afridi and is becoming a first-choice player now. Reckons that they need to give time for Saim Ayub as he can play for the next 10 years. Hopes for him to continue and become a big player for Pakistan.
Donovan Ferreira, the captain of South Africa, says that they did not bat well, and it is hard to defend such a low score. Adds that you are not giving the bowlers enough runs, but now they will focus on the last game. Mentions that they were just not good enough with the bat, but it is a good thing they do not have much time to think about it as it is a short turnaround for the next game. Says that they can take a lot of learning from this game, the wicket got much better in the second innings when the dew settled in. Ends by saying that there is always pressure on you but you need to cherish it.
Salman Mirza is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fine bowling effort. Says that the plan was simple to bowl within the stumps and according to the wicket, and as per the condition. Adds that the quicker they assess, the better they get the result. Mentions that making a comeback is always good, and shares that he prepares well whenever the chance comes for him. Closes by adding that the slower ball to Matthew Breetzke was his best wicket as it held in the wicket and took the off-stump.
Presentation Time...
Frankly, there isn't much to analyze about South Africa's bowling effort when they were left to defend such a paltry score. Corbin Bosch managed the only breakthrough, but the rest of the attack was essentially neutralized. While it's tough to fault them entirely given the circumstances, they clearly have to step up their game significantly in the next game.
Earlier in the game, after opting to bowl first, Pakistan’s bowlers were right on the money, with Salman Mirza setting the tone by striking thrice inside the Powerplay. Faheem Ashraf was the standout performer, claiming a four-wicket haul, while Naseem Shah picked up two and Abrar Ahmed chipped in with one - the only wicket for a spinner as they bundled out the Proteas for just 110. There were a few flashes of promise from Dewald Brevis, who top-scored with 25, but apart from him, it was a disappointing batting effort with as many as seven players failing to reach double figures.
While chasing, the Pakistani openers began cautiously, ensuring there were no early setbacks. Once they got their eyes in, they shifted gears and put on a solid 54-run stand that broke the back of the chase. The crowd was eager to see Babar Azam in action, and his very first shot - a delightful cover drive was worth every cheer. However, it was Saim Ayub who stole the spotlight at the other end, playing some breathtaking strokes and bringing up a much-needed half-century after a string of below-par performances. He remained unbeaten on a fantastic 71 off 38, and they wrapped things up with 9 wickets in hand.
A commanding win for Pakistan! A change of venue brought a change of fortune in front of a packed and passionate crowd here in Lahore. They have completely outplayed South Africa in all departments to level the series. The bowlers laid the perfect foundation, and the batters wrapped it up with around 7 overs to spare. South Africa, meanwhile, will want to quickly put this game behind them before heading into the series decider.
End Of The Over 13.1 : 112/1
6 Runs
  • 613.1
S. Ayub
71 (38)
B. Azam
11 (18)
D. Ferreira
3.1-0-22-0
13.1
6
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
SIX! SAIM AYUB GETS THE JOB DONE! Tad short, around off. Saim Ayub hangs back and pulls it hard and over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Pakistan win by 9 wickets with nearly seven overs to spare.
End Of The Over 13 : 106/1
8 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 612.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
B. Azam
11 (18)
S. Ayub
65 (37)
G. Linde
2-0-11-0
12.6
0
George Linde To Babar Azam
Tossed up arm ball, on middle. Babar Azam pushes it back to Linde.
12.5
1
George Linde To Saim Ayub
Flatter arm ball, around off. Saim Ayub slaps it to long off for one.
12.4
6
George Linde To Saim Ayub
SIX! BOOM! Fullish delivery, around off. Saim Ayub moves across and smokes the slog sweep over deep mid-wicket for a massive 92m hit.
12.3
0
George Linde To Saim Ayub
Flatter and slower through the air, around off. Saim Ayub tries the reverse sweep now but fails to connect.
12.2
0
George Linde To Saim Ayub
Tosses it on a length, around off. Saim Ayub shimmies down to clear the ropes but gets the outside edge that rolls toward short third.
12.1
1
George Linde To Babar Azam
Fuller and quicker, on the leg pole. Babar Azam uses his feet and drills this to long on for one.
End Of The Over 12 : 98/1
3 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
B. Azam
10 (16)
S. Ayub
58 (33)
D. Ferreira
3-0-16-0
11.6
1
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
Tossed up on the middle and leg. Babar Azam eases this to long on for a single.
11.5
0
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
Darted on the leg. Babar Azam looks to sweep and misses onto the pad. It rolls to the left of the keeper.
11.4
0
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
A similar ball, fullish, on off. Bunted off the inner half, back to the bowler.
11.3
0
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
Fuller and quicker, on off. Babar Azam pushes it back to the bowler.
11.2
1
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
Flatter, around off. Saim Ayub pushes this to wide of long off for one.
11.1
1
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
Flighted full, on off. Babar Azam pushes it down to long off for one. This run takes Babar Azam to become the highest scorer in the T20Is. Some feat this from the southpaw.
End Of The Over 11 : 95/1
3 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
S. Ayub
57 (32)
B. Azam
8 (11)
G. Linde
1-0-3-0
10.6
0
George Linde To Saim Ayub
Flatter arm ball, around off. Saim Ayub shuffles across and chops into the off-side.
10.5
1
George Linde To Babar Azam
Tossed up on the middle. Babar Azam gets forward and turns it off the inner half toward square leg for one.
10.4
0
George Linde To Babar Azam
Looped up on the middle and leg. Babar Azam prods and defends.
10.3
1
George Linde To Saim Ayub
Flatter and outside off. Saim Ayub cuts this to deep point for a single.
10.2
1
George Linde To Babar Azam
Flatter, just outside off. Babar Azam punches it through the cover point region for one.
10.1
0
George Linde To Babar Azam
Tossed up full, on off. Babar Azam prods and defends.
DRINKS BREAK! Pakistan are cruising in their chase of 111, needing just 19 more runs for a comprehensive victory. Saim Ayub and Babar Azam are looking solid at the crease and seem determined to see their side home. South Africa, meanwhile, will be hoping to break this partnership and spark a late twist in the contest.
End Of The Over 10 : 92/1
10 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 29.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 69.6
S. Ayub
56 (30)
B. Azam
6 (7)
D. Ferreira
2-0-13-0
9.6
6
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
SIX! HIGH AND HANDSOME! Tossed up full, just outside off. Saim Ayub picks it early and lofts it elegantly over long off for a biggie.
9.5
1
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
Flatter on the leg. Babar Azam tucks it through the backward square leg region for a single.
9.4
1
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
FIFTY FOR SAIM AYUB! Tossed up on off. Eased down to long off for one. Saim Ayub has been struggling to find his rhythm with the bat lately, and this fifty will do his confidence a world of good.
9.3
2
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
Fuller and quicker, around off. Saim Ayub drives it nicely toward the deep extra cover region for a couple.
9.2
0
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
Darted on a length, angled in, and goes past the leg pole. Saim Ayub looks to work it across the line but misses.
9.1
0
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
Fuller and quicker at the stumps. Pushed back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 9 : 82/1
21 Runs
  • 48.1
  • 68.2
  • 08.3
  • 48.4
  • 68.5
  • 18.6
S. Ayub
47 (25)
B. Azam
5 (6)
O. Baartman
2-0-34-0
8.6
1
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
Fuller than a length and outside off. Saim Ayub drills it to deep extra cover for a single. 21 runs off the over. Pakistan are just 29 runs away from making it 1-1.
8.5
6
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
SIX! THAT IS A SAIM AYUB SPECIAL! Good-length delivery, angled into the pad. Saim Ayub gets inside the line and whips it over the long leg boundary for a no-look hit. That came from the meat of the blade and went sailing into the stands.
8.4
4
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
FOUR! TOP SHOT! Back of a length, around off. Saim Ayub gets on his toes, rides the bounce, and carves it over the backward point fielder. It rockets off the blade and races to the ropes in a flash.
8.3
0
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
Skiddy length ball, around off. Saim Ayub chops it to the man at the backward point.
8.2
6
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
SIX! BANG! That sounded sweet and went all the way! Good length delivery on the middle. Saim Ayub picks it early and smokes this over the wide long-on boundary for a massive hit.
8.1
4
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Streaky, but Saim Ayub will take it. Fuller than a length and pushed across the batter. Ayub swings hard, gets the outside edge that runs down to the deep third region for a lucky boundary.
End Of The Over 8 : 61/1
3 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
S. Ayub
26 (19)
B. Azam
5 (6)
D. Ferreira
1-0-3-0
7.6
1
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
Short again, on middle, Saim Ayub punches it to long on for one more.
7.5
1
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
A bit short and on middle, Babar Azam nudges it through mid-wicket for one.
7.4
0
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
Flighted, full and on middle, Babar Azam blocks it out.
7.3
0
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
Tossed up, full and on off, Babar Azam guides it towards short third and sets off for the run but is sent back. The fielder throws it at the keeper's end, where QDK takes the bails off in a flash but Babar is home.
7.2
0
Donovan Ferreira To Babar Azam
Flatter, full and on middle, Babar Azam fends it back to the bowler.
7.1
1
Donovan Ferreira To Saim Ayub
Floated, full and around off, Saim Ayub slices it over extra covers for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 58/1
9 Runs
  • 46.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • W 6.4
  • 46.5
  • 06.6
B. Azam
4 (2)
S. Ayub
24 (17)
C. Bosch
2-0-17-1
6.6
0
Corbin Bosch To Babar Azam
On a length and on middle, Babar Azam clips it to mid-wicket.
6.5
4
Corbin Bosch To Babar Azam
FOUR! Gets off the mark in some style! Corbin Bosch goes much fuller and around off, Babar Azam leans on and plays a textbook cover drive for a boundary. The balance, the head position, the footwork, absolutely perfect. The crowd loves it!
A huge roar from the crowd as Babar Azam walks out to bat at number 3.
6.4
W
Corbin Bosch To Sahibzada Farhan OUT!
OUT! LBW! Corbin Bosch strikes! He goes full and straight, attacking the stumps, nips back in a bit as well. Sahibzada Farhan looks to work it across the line but misses and gets hit on the pads right in front of the stumps. There is a big appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger with no hesitation. Farhan does not even bother to take the review and walks back for 28 off 23. Pakistan are 54/!
6.3
1
Corbin Bosch To Saim Ayub
DROPPED! One of those nights for South Africa! Corbin Bosch bangs this into the pitch, on middle, takes pace off. Saim Ayub plays the pull with one leg in the air but mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket. Dewald Brevis is slow to get off the blocks, dives forward, and gets both hands on it just above the ground but spills it out. A single taken.
6.2
0
Corbin Bosch To Saim Ayub
Goes fuller and on off, Saim Ayub watches it through and blocks it out.
6.1
4
Corbin Bosch To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Streaky! Short of a length and around off, angling away, Saim Ayub slashes hard it but gets an outside edge that races to the third man fence for a boundary. 50 up for Pakistan!
End Of The Over 6 : 49/0
13 Runs
  • 25.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 65.6
S. Farhan
28 (22)
S. Ayub
19 (14)
O. Baartman
1-0-13-0
5.6
6
Ottneil Baartman To Sahibzada Farhan
SIX! Third one for Sahibzada Farhan! Pitched up and on off, Farhan once again gets his front foot out of the way and dispatches it ease over the long off fence for half a dozen more. Pakistan are 49 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!
5.5
0
Ottneil Baartman To Sahibzada Farhan
Touch fuller and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan backs away to go over covers but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
5.4
1
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
Tip and run! Back of a length and on off, Saim Ayub pats it in front of extra covers for a single.
5.3
0
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
On a length and on off, Saim Ayub steers it towards point.
5.2
4
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Powered away! Goes a bit fuller and around off, Saim Ayub makes a bit of toom, gets under it and thumps it past the bowler and to the long off fence for a boundary.
5.1
2
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
Almost dragged on! Short of a length and around off, Saim Ayub looks to cut it away but gets an inside edge just past the stumps and wide of short fine. The fielder dives to his left to get some hand on it, which slows down the momentum of the ball. He gets up and chases after and stops it again. Two more added to the total.
Double change. Ottneil Baartman comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 5 : 36/0
8 Runs
  • 64.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 24.6
S. Farhan
22 (20)
S. Ayub
12 (10)
C. Bosch
1-0-8-0
4.6
2
Corbin Bosch To Sahibzada Farhan
Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Sahibzada Farhan swivels and pulls it over mid-wicket. Tony de Zorzi from deep square leg runs a long way to his left to cut it out. Two taken. Pakistan need 75 runs in 90 balls now!
4.5
0
Corbin Bosch To Sahibzada Farhan
Touch fuller and around off, Sahibzada Farhan pushes it towards cover. Four dots in a row now!
4.4
0
Corbin Bosch To Sahibzada Farhan
Short of a length and on off, Sahibzada Farhan punches it to extra covers.
4.3
0
Corbin Bosch To Sahibzada Farhan
So close! Back of a length and around middle, jags back in sharply with extra bounce. Sahibzada Farhan tries to cut it away but instead gets cut in half as the ball just goes over the stumps.
4.2
0
Corbin Bosch To Sahibzada Farhan
Pitched up and on off, Sahibzada Farhan drives it to mid off.
4.1
6
Corbin Bosch To Sahibzada Farhan
SIX! BOOM! Welcome to the game, Corbin Bosch! Fuller in length and on middle, in the slot as well. Sahibzada Farhan clears his front leg out and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
First change. Corbin Bosch replaces Nandre Burger.
End Of The Over 4 : 28/0
9 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 63.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
S. Farhan
14 (14)
S. Ayub
12 (10)
L. Ngidi
2-0-14-0
3.6
1
Lungi Ngidi To Sahibzada Farhan
Slower once again, full and on leg, Sahibzada Farhan clips it towards mid-wicket for one.
3.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Sahibzada Farhan
Short of a length, angling into the body of the batter. Sahibzada Farhan looks to pull it but gets cramped up and it goes off the inner half of the bat towards short fine.
3.4
6
Lungi Ngidi To Sahibzada Farhan
SIX! BANG! Superb shot! Another off-cutter, full and on middle. Sahibzada Farhan jumps out of his crease, crouches low, and extends his arms to reach out for it before tonking it over the long off fence for a biggie.
3.3
1
Lungi Ngidi To Saim Ayub
Takes pace off, full and on middle, Saim Ayub knocks it towards mid on for a run.
3.2
0
Lungi Ngidi To Saim Ayub
Back of a length and on off, Saim Ayub uses his feet but only to stab it towards short covers.
3.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Sahibzada Farhan
Fuller one and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan eases it to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 19/0
9 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 22.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 1 WD 2.6
  • 02.6
S. Ayub
11 (8)
S. Farhan
6 (10)
N. Burger
2-0-14-0
2.6
0
Nandre Burger To Saim Ayub
On a length and on leg, Saim Ayub nudges it in front of mid-wicket and wants the run but is sent back.
2.6
wd
Nandre Burger To Saim Ayub
WIDE! He will have to reload that one. Bangs this into the pitch but down the leg side, Saim Ayub lets it go. Wided.
2.5
0
Nandre Burger To Saim Ayub
Good length and just around off, keeps a bit low, Saim Ayub tries to cut it away but misses.
2.4
1
Nandre Burger To Sahibzada Farhan
Hard-length delivery, on middle, Sahibzada Farhan heaves it away towards deep square leg for a run.
2.3
2
Nandre Burger To Sahibzada Farhan
Uppish but safe! Back of a length and on middle, Sahibzada Farhan plays the short-arm jab but checks his shot a bit. It goes in the air but wide of mid on. Corbin Bosch chases after it and sldies to push it back inside. Two taken.
2.2
1
Nandre Burger To Saim Ayub
Fuller one and on middle, angling in, Saim Ayub tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
2.1
4
Nandre Burger To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Up and over! Short of a length and just outside off, Saim Ayub gets the chance to free his arms and smacks it over extra covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 2 : 10/0
5 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
S. Ayub
6 (4)
S. Farhan
3 (8)
L. Ngidi
1-0-5-0
1.6
1
Lungi Ngidi To Saim Ayub
Good length and on off, slower again, Saim Ayub steers it towards cover-point for one.
1.5
0
Lungi Ngidi To Saim Ayub
Pitched up but down the leg side again, Saim Ayub fails to glance it away. No signal from the umpire. It might have just brushed his pads on the way to the keeper.
1.4
1
Lungi Ngidi To Sahibzada Farhan
A slower one, full and on off, Sahibzada Farhan heaves it off the inside half of the bat wide of mid-wicket for a run.
1.3
0
Lungi Ngidi To Sahibzada Farhan
Short of a length and on off, Sahibzada Farhan stays back and punches it to extra covers.
1.2
1
Lungi Ngidi To Saim Ayub
Hard length and on leg, Saim Ayub nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.
1.2
wd
Lungi Ngidi To Saim Ayub
WIDE! Back of a length and around leg Saim Ayub gets inside the line to hook it away but misses. Called a wide.
1.1
1
Lungi Ngidi To Sahibzada Farhan
On a length and on off, Sahibzada Farhan pats it towards mid off for a single.
Lungi Ngidi to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 40.6
S. Ayub
4 (1)
S. Farhan
1 (5)
N. Burger
1-0-5-0
0.6
4
Nandre Burger To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Easy pickings! Nandre Burger errs in line and serves this full, down the leg side. Saim Ayub just has to get some on that one and he just tickles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
0.5
1
Nandre Burger To Sahibzada Farhan
Pitched up and around off, Sahibzada Farhan slices it away towards deep point for a single. Pakistan are underway in the chase!
0.4
0
Nandre Burger To Sahibzada Farhan
Swing and a miss! Back of a length and on off, angling away again, Sahibzada Farhan has a wild siwng across the line but fails to connect. He just needs to calm down a bit.
0.3
0
Nandre Burger To Sahibzada Farhan
A bit of a mix-up but no harm done! In the blockhole, outside off, Sahibzada Farhan jams it out towards extra covers and sets off for the run. However, he is sent back when he is already halfway through. The fielder misses his shy at the batter's end as Farhan puts on a dive as well.
0.2
0
Nandre Burger To Sahibzada Farhan
BEATEN! Goes a bit fuller and around off, angling it away from the batter. Sahibzada Farhan goes chasing after it but the ball zips past the outside edge. QDK dives to his right to grab it.
0.1
0
Nandre Burger To Sahibzada Farhan
Nandre Burger starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, jags back in a bit, Sahibzada Farhan tucks it away towards mid-wicket.
Match Info
  • Venue Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Pakistan beat South Africa by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Salman Mirza
  • Umpire Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Rashid Riaz (PAK) and Faisal Afridi (PAK)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 110/10 in 19.2 overs
  • South Africa 100/8 in 17.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (13.5 ovs): O Baartman against PAK (LBW) Successful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
  • Drinks: South Africa 66/6 in 10.0 overs
  • South Africa 53/5 in 7.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 31/4
  • M Breetzke dropped on 0 by S Mirza in 3.2 overs
  • Pakistan 105/1 in 12.4 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 92/1 in 10.0 overs
  • S Ayub 5th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 29 balls (4x6) (6x2)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between S Farhan (28) and S Ayub (23)
  • Pakistan 53/0 in 6.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 49/0
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