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South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Commentary, Live Updates

SA vs PAK, 2024 - T20 Live Commentary

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1st T20I, Kingsmead, Durban , Dec 10, 2024
South Africa South Africa
183/9 (20.0/20)
Pakistan Pakistan
172/8 (20.0/20)
South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs
  • Player of the Match
    George Linde
    48(24)&4/21(4)
Right then, South Africa delivered the first blow in a seesaw battle in Durban and snapped their 3-game losing streak against the Asian side in the format. Can Pakistan respond with a counterpunch? Only time will tell. The action now shifts to Centurion, where the second T20I is set to take place on Friday, 13th December, at 4 pm GMT. We will be here nice and early for all the build-up and excitement. Until then, take care and see you soon. Cheers!
The captain of South Africa, Heinrich Klaasen says that it wasn't a great performance but he is glad that a couple of guys stepped up. Mentions that he is happy that they as a team didn't bomb up under pressure. Tells that he is happy with the way youngsters bowled under pressure and George Linde was fantastic. Hopes that Linde can continue in the same fashion.
Mohammad Rizwan, the skipper of Pakistan, says that Miller and Linde's innings cost them. Adds that they had wickets early on but they failed to capitalise on it. He further says that their bowlers made proper use of the conditions and were excellent. Ends by saying that they fought well and will look to bounce back.
George Linde is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his all-round brilliance, scoring 48 runs off 24 balls and having figures of 4 for 21 from his 4 overs. He says that it was almost a perfect comeback there and is pleased with everything that happened in the game. Further mentions that he has played quite a lot of cricket this season and tried to stay calm with both bat and ball. About the hat-trick he says, he was ecstatic after the umpire gave it out but knew that it was going down leg when he saw the replays but is happy with the 4 wickets. Concludes by saying that he tried to stay calm and positive and looked to do the job for the team. Shares that he missed the bus for coming to the ground and the police escorted him.
The presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, South Africa opted to bat first but found themselves in early trouble as their top order crumbled within the first four overs. Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller attempted to steady the innings, but Klaasen's dismissal cut short their budding partnership. Miller continued to attack but his dismissal left the Proteas teetering. Facing the risk of being bowled out inside 20 overs, George Linde stepped up with a crucial late blitz to propel the Proteas to 183 which looked unlikely when they were 141/8 with 4 overs left. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi stood out with figures of 3 for 22 in his four overs, while Abrar Ahmed also claimed three wickets, albeit at a higher cost.
With 73 runs required off the last 5 overs, the acceleration eventually came from Rizwan, and when the 17th over went for 24 runs, Pakistan found themselves right back in the contest. However, following the trend of the game, the pendulum swung back in South Africa's favour as Linde struck a crucial triple blow in the following over. He nearly completed a hat-trick, but Haris Rauf successfully overturned the LBW decision on the hat-trick ball. Rizwan continued to fight, and it came down to needing 19 runs off the final over. Maphaka, putting that 24-run over behind him, kept his composure to dismiss Rizwan and effectively seal the win for South Africa.
Chasing 184, Pakistan faced an early blow as Babar Azam fell for a duck. Saim Ayub got off the blocks quickly and made the Powerplay count, taking the tourists to 55/1 at the end of 6 overs. However, his dismissal triggered a slowdown as South Africa's spin twins, Nqabayomzi Peter and George Linde tightened the noose in the middle overs. It was a real struggle out there for captain Mohammad Rizwan for most of his innings. With the required rate climbing, the batters at the other end had to take risks and they perished in the process.
A hard-fought win for South Africa sees them draw first blood in the series! They displayed remarkable resilience with both bat and ball, finding ways to claw back into the game despite challenging moments. On the other hand, Pakistan squandered their chances from advantageous positions, allowing the Proteas to seize control and ultimately claim victory.
End Of The Over 20 : 172/8
7 Runs
  • 119.1
  • W 19.2
  • 219.3
  • 219.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
H. Rauf
2 (3)
S. Muqeem
5 (3)
K. Maphaka
4-0-39-2
19.6
1
Kwena Maphaka To Haris Rauf
Too full, outside off, Haris Rauf drives it to extra cover for one. South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs!
19.5
1
Kwena Maphaka To Sufiyan Muqeem
Too full, on middle and leg, Sufiyan Muqeem drags it towards long on for a single.
19.4
2
Kwena Maphaka To Sufiyan Muqeem
Kwena Maphaka follows the batter down leg, Sufiyan Muqeem shuffles across and lifts it over the bowler's head for a brace. 14 needed off 2 balls for Pakistan. 2 legal deliveries will do it for South Africa.
19.3
2
Kwena Maphaka To Sufiyan Muqeem
Fuller one, on off, Sufiyan Muqeem swings hard. Gets it off the outside edge as the ball goes over backward point. They collect two runs.
Sufiyan Muqeem comes in now.
19.2
W
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! That should do it for South Africa! Kwena Maphaka bowls a shorter one, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan swivels and looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball goes up in the air towards short third. Nqabayomzi Peter settles under it and completes the catch. Mohammad Rizwan's inning comes to an end. Pakistan need 18 runs off 4 balls.
19.1
1
Kwena Maphaka To Haris Rauf
Too full, on middle, Haris Rauf digs it out towards long on for one. Mohammad Rizwan comes on strike now! He has 5 balls to get his side over the line now!
Kwena Maphaka has been given the task of bowling the final over with Pakistan needing 19 runs from 6 balls. The young left-arm speedster has gone for 32 runs so far from his 3 overs. Can he hold his nerves and see South Africa home here?
End Of The Over 19 : 165/7
12 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 418.3
  • 018.4
  • 418.5
  • 418.6
M. Rizwan
74 (61)
H. Rauf
0 (1)
O. Baartman
4-0-26-1
18.6
4
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR MORE! 19 needed off the final over now! Back of a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and pulls it hard and through mid-wicket for another boundary. Hopes still alive for Pakistan!
18.5
4
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Mohammad Rizwan is fighting a lone battle here! It is still on! Length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and drills it down the ground to the left of long on for a boundary.
18.4
0
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller one, on off, Mohammad Rizwan drills it towards long off. He refuses the single again.
18.3
4
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Absolutely crunched! Too short outside off, Mohammad Rizwan rocks onto the back foot and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
18.2
0
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
A low full toss, on off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it down the ground. He does not take the single.
18.1
0
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller one, on off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 18 : 153/7
5 Runs
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 117.1
  • 1 WDW 17.2
  • 117.2
  • 1 LB 17.3
  • W 17.4
  • W 17.5
  • 017.6
H. Rauf
0 (1)
M. Rizwan
62 (55)
G. Linde
4-0-21-4
17.6
0
George Linde To Haris Rauf
Oh boy! Linde just missed his hat-trick! Fuller one, on middle and leg, Haris Rauf looks to flick it but misses it completely as the ball hits the front pad. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Haris Rauf refers and Ball Tracking shows that it was just missing the leg stump. Pakistan need 31 runs from 12 balls.
A loud shout for LBW and up goes the finger! The hat-trick celebrations will have to wait as Haris Rauf has gone for the review. This does look to be sliding down leg. Has it straightened enough? No, it hasn't. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing the leg stump.
Haris Rauf walks out to face the hat-trick ball.
17.5
W
George Linde To Abbas Afridi OUT!
OUT! PLUMB! Abbas Afridi goes upstairs. It looked way too plumb. Shorter and quicker one, on middle and leg and it stays low. Abbas Afridi is caught in the crease and fails to get his bat down in line of the ball. Gets beaten as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straight away. Abbas Afridi refers. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the leg stump. George Linde is on a hat-trick now!
Abbas Afridi walks in now.
17.4
W
George Linde To Irfan Khan OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! George Linde goes fuller, on off, Irfan Khan walks forward and lofts it but gets it off the toe end of his bat. The ball goes high in the air between long off and long on. Matthew Breetzke runs forward from long off and completes the sitter.
17.3
lb
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
George Linde lands it down leg, Mohammad Rizwan is cramped for room as he looks to punch it. The ball hits his pads and rolls towards short covers. They cross.
17.2
1
George Linde To Irfan Khan
Fuller one, on middle and leg, Irfan Khan taps it to extra covers for one.
Irfan Khan is the new man in.
17.2
W+wd
George Linde To Shaheen Afridi OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! Lands it way outside off, Shaheen Afridi reaches out to play at it but misses and loses his balance. Heinrich Klaasen behind the sticks collects the ball and whips the bails in a flash. The umpires check for a possible stumping and replays show that Shaheen's backfoot was on the line and no part of it was behind the crease. Shaheen Afridi departs. A much-needed wicket for South Africa. Pakistan are now 151/5, needing 33 runs in 17 balls.
Has Heinrich Klaasen managed to find Afridi short of his crease? South Africa are convinced. Shaheen Afridi lost his balance as he tried to reach out. The side-on replay does seem to suggest that no part of Afridi's foot is behind the crease when the bails are dislodged. And yes, the third umpire gives his decision after having a couple of looks. OUT flashes on the big screen!
17.1
1
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Too full, on off, Mohammad Rizwan eases it to point for one.
17.1
wd
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Sprays it down the leg side, Mohammad Rizwan looks to sweep it but misses.
End Of The Over 17 : 148/4
24 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 416.2
  • 216.3
  • 2 WD 16.4
  • 616.4
  • 3 NB 16.5
  • 616.5
  • 116.6
M. Rizwan
61 (53)
S. Afridi
9 (6)
K. Maphaka
3-0-32-1
16.6
1
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
Length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan stabs it past point for one. A massive over for Pakistan. 24 runs off it. Pakistan need 36 runs from 18 balls.
16.5
6
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! Makes the most of the Free Hit! Mohammad Rizwan has made Pakistan believe they are still in it. Full and outside off, Mohammad Rizwan picks it well and powers it over long off for a biggie. Pressure on the bowling side now!
Halt! Mohammad Rizwan seems to be experiencing cramps. After receiving some stretching from the physio, he puts the helmet back on and he is ready to resume.
16.5
nb
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
All happening out here! An above-waist full toss, on off, Rizwan looks to pull it but miscues it to covers for one. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Rizwan runs for the second. The fielder at mid-wicket collects the ball and throws it towards the keeper Heinrich Klaasen who fails to gather it cleanly as Rizwan puts the dive in to make his ground at the batting end. Also, it's a no ball called for height!  Free Hit coming up...
16.4
6
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! Dismissed! FIFTY up for Mohammad Rizwan in some style! Kwena Maphaka serves it in the slot. Full and around off, Mohammad Rizwan brings his bottom hand into play and powers it over long on for a biggie.
16.4
wd
Kwena Maphaka To Shaheen Afridi
Two Wides! Lands it way outside off, Shaheen Afridi swings but misses. The ball dribbles towards the keeper and the batters steal a run.
16.3
2
Kwena Maphaka To Shaheen Afridi
Had the throw hit, Shaheen was gone! Fuller one, on off, Shaheen Afridi jams it out beside the pitch on the off side and sets off for the run. Kwena Maphaka collects and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Shaheen Afridi was nowhere in the frame. An overthrow allows the batters to collect another run. The third umpire is called into action to check for a bump ball. The replays show that the ball bounced onto the turf before it lobbed off the boot towards the bowler.
16.2
4
Kwena Maphaka To Shaheen Afridi
FOUR! Well played! A low full toss, on off, Shaheen Afridi shuffles across and steers it magnificently through point for a boundary.
16.1
0
Kwena Maphaka To Shaheen Afridi
Too full, down leg, Shaheen Afridi shuffles across to flick it but the ball goes through his legs. Heinrich Klaasen makes an excellent stop behind the sticks diving to his right.
End Of The Over 16 : 124/4
13 Runs
  • 615.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 215.5
  • 2 NB 15.6
  • 115.6
S. Afridi
3 (3)
M. Rizwan
46 (49)
A. Simelane
4-0-44-1
15.6
1
Andile Simelane To Shaheen Afridi
Excellent! A yorker, just outside off, Shaheen Afridi digs it down the ground for one.
15.6
nb
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Top stuff from Andile Simelane! Slower one, on off, Mohammad Rizwan drags it through square leg for one. Singles won't harm South Africa at the moment. Oh well, it's a NO BALL for overstepping. Free Hit coming up...
15.5
2
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
On a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
15.4
0
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Jumps up to beat the bat. Short, pace off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to ramp it over the keeper but gets deceived by the slowness of the delivery.
15.3
1
Andile Simelane To Shaheen Afridi
In the slot, just outside off, Shaheen Afridi goes for a wild swing but miscues it down to long on for just a single.
15.2
1
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Too full, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and cuts it through point for one.
15.1
6
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! Whipped away! Andile Simelane errs in his line, down leg, Mohammad Rizwan picks it well and whips it over fine leg for a biggie.
End Of The Over 15 : 111/4
3 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
M. Rizwan
36 (44)
S. Afridi
1 (1)
O. Baartman
3-0-14-1
14.6
1
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes it to covers and scampers across to the other end. Just 3 runs off the over. Pakistan need 73 runs in 30 balls.
14.5
1
Ottneil Baartman To Shaheen Afridi
Short, just outside off, Shaheen Afridi is cramped for room as he looks to pull it. It goes onto the helmet off the top edge and rolls away on the off side for a run.
Shaheen Afridi walks in at number 6.
14.4
W
Ottneil Baartman To Tayyab Tahir OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Tayyab Tahir bites the dust! Back of a length, outside off, and it seems to stick in the surface and bounce a bit extra. Tayyab Tahir looks to pull it but cannot quite control it and the ball skews tamely off the bottom part of the bat. It lobs and goes in the hands of Donovan Ferreira at wide long on.
14.3
0
Ottneil Baartman To Tayyab Tahir
Back of a length outside off, slower too. Tayyab Tahir has a fiddle but cannot adjust to the pace.
14.2
1
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
A low full toss, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan fetches it and drags it to long on for one.
14.1
0
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and hung outside off. More curve away from the batter as it goes past the outside edge of Mohammad Rizwan's flailing blade.
End Of The Over 14 : 108/3
4 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 1 WD 13.2
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
M. Rizwan
34 (41)
T. Tahir
18 (16)
N. Peter
4-0-29-0
13.6
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Keeps it flat and short, on off, Rizwan can only push it wide of cover for a single.
13.5
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter and quicker, on leg stump, skids on in the end. Mohammad Rizwan stands tall to punch it towards the leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
13.4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Tayyab Tahir
Slower through the air, way fuller. Tayyab Tahir opens the face of the bat and guides it towards backward point for a single.
13.3
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Tayyab Tahir
Short and quicker on the stumps, goes straight on. Tayyab Tahir looks to cut it but misses his shot off the back foot.
13.2
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Tayyab Tahir
Fired in, full and on middle, Tahir jams it out back to the bowler.
13.2
wd
Nqabayomzi Peter To Tayyab Tahir
This was just a few inches away from landing outside the cut strip. Full and way outside off, turns away even further. WIDED!
13.1
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and on middle, goes straight on. Mohammad Rizwan drives it towards long off for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 104/3
11 Runs
  • 1 WD 12.1
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
M. Rizwan
32 (38)
T. Tahir
17 (13)
A. Simelane
3-0-31-1
12.6
1
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Yorker on middle. Mohammad Rizwan digs it out and plays it towards long on for a single.
12.5
1
Andile Simelane To Tayyab Tahir
Back of a length, slower through the air. Tayyab Tahir pulls it towards mid-wicket for a single.
12.4
4
Andile Simelane To Tayyab Tahir
FOUR! Just beats the fielder in the end. Fuller and outside off, goes straight on. Tayyab Tahir makes room and slices it wide of sweeper cover. The fielder in the deep gives a long chase and puts in the dive to his right but couldn't stop it from touching the boundary ropes.
12.3
1
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Bowled on a back of a length, on middle. Takes the pace off does Andile Simelane. Mohammad Rizwan steps out and swipes across the line. Gets it off the inside edge towards deep fine leg for a run.
12.2
2
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Another off-pace delivery, around off, on a length, Mohammad Rizwan swats it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
12.1
1
Andile Simelane To Tayyab Tahir
Serves it on a length, outside off, slower as well, Tayyab Tahir dabs it through point for a single.
12.1
wd
Andile Simelane To Tayyab Tahir
Back of a length, wayward down leg as Tayyab Tahir tries to flick it but misses. Wide given.
End Of The Over 12 : 93/3
9 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 611.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
T. Tahir
11 (10)
M. Rizwan
28 (35)
G. Linde
3-0-17-1
11.6
1
George Linde To Tayyab Tahir
Short of a length, just outside off. Tayyab Tahir cuts it towards deep point for a single.
11.5
0
George Linde To Tayyab Tahir
Floated up, on off, turning away. Tayyab Tahir taps it towards cover-point.
11.4
6
George Linde To Tayyab Tahir
SIX! A massive hit from Tayyab Tahir! Bowled fuller and quicker, goes straight on. Tahir goes on one knee and thumps it over the long on boundary for a biggie.
11.3
0
George Linde To Tayyab Tahir
Slower and this grips in the surface, shorter as well, Tahir looks to force it through the off side but miscues it beside the pitch on the off side.
11.2
1
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Darted in, full and on middle, Rizwan looks to block it out off the front foot. Gets an inside edge that rolls to short fine leg for one.
11.1
1
George Linde To Tayyab Tahir
Drops it short, on off, Tahir punches it past cover and crosses over.
End Of The Over 11 : 84/3
6 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 310.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 1 WD 10.6
  • 010.6
M. Rizwan
27 (34)
T. Tahir
3 (5)
N. Peter
3-0-25-0
10.6
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
This is just inside the wide tramline on off, on a length, Mohammad Rizwan swings himself off his feet as he looks to go back over the bowler's head. Connects with thin air does Rizwan. The required rate is now 11.11 with Pakistan needing 100 runs in 54 balls.
10.6
wd
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Loopy delivery but this is beyond the tramline on off, on a fuller length, left alone by Rizwan for a wide.
10.5
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Tayyab Tahir
This skids through, short and on middle, Tahir whips it off the back foot to wide long on for a single.
10.4
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Tayyab Tahir
Shorter and flatter, on middle, Tayyab Tahir punches it to the right of the bowler.
10.3
3
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
A massive appeal for LBW but not given. Bowled fuller and flatter, on middle, goes straight on. Mohammad Rizwan shuffles way outside the off stump and tries to sweep it towards fine leg but it seems to come off his pads as it rolls past short fine leg for three runs. Heinrich Klaasen goes up to challenge the decision. UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is next to the glove. South Africa have now lost both their reviews.
10.2
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Goes for a hoick but misses. Bowled full and way outside off, turning away. Mohammad Rizwan swings a bit too hard to go across the line. Gets beaten as the ball spins away.
10.1
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Tayyab Tahir
Shorter and flatter on off, goes straight on. Tayyab Tahir rocks back and taps it towards mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 10 : 78/3
5 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • W 9.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 29.6
M. Rizwan
24 (31)
T. Tahir
1 (2)
G. Linde
2-0-8-1
9.6
2
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and drifting onto leg, turning away. Mohammad Rizwan leans on and works it away towards cow corner for a brace.
9.5
1
George Linde To Tayyab Tahir
Full again and outside off this time, turning away. Tayyab Tahir pushes it towards cover off the front foot.
9.4
0
George Linde To Tayyab Tahir
Full and outside off, turning away. Tayyab Tahir lunges to push it towards cover.
Drinks break! Pakistan are losing their way in the chase following Saim Ayub's departure, and South Africa have done well to tighten the screws. Mohammad Rizwan is yet to find his rhythm, batting at less than a run-a-ball, and needs to accelerate soon to keep the chase alive. On the other hand, South Africa must focus on maintaining their discipline, particularly by cutting down on extras, to keep the pressure firmly on the visitors. Tayyab Tahir is the new man in.
9.3
W
George Linde To Usman Khan OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! The drop in the previous over does not cost much to South Africa! Donovan Ferreira will be a relieved man. Tossed up, full and at the stumps, Usman Khan gets down for the slog sweep but the ball spins away and Rizwan gets a top edge that gets skied in front of deep mid-wicket. Reeza Hendricks runs in off the ropes and takes it near his waist.
9.2
1
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Slower and fuller, on off, Rizwan eases it wide of cover for a run.
9.1
1
George Linde To Usman Khan
This is flat and short, on off, Usman makes room and cuts it to deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 73/2
8 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 4 B 8.5
  • 08.6
M. Rizwan
21 (29)
U. Khan
8 (6)
N. Peter
2-0-19-0
8.6
0
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
A half-tracker, wide on off, Rizwan reaches out and toe-ends the shot towards cover.
8.5
b
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR BYES! This has beaten everyone! Looped up nicely, full and turning away, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan lunges to work it with the turn but the ball rips past the outside edge and beats the keeper Heinrich Klaasen as well.
8.4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Usman Khan
DROPPED! Donovan Ferreira seemed to have lost it in the lights. Bowled full and outside off, turning away. Usman Khan stays inside and tries to muscle it over the long off boundary but ends up hitting it flat. Donovan Ferreira runs to his right and seems to have it covered but as the ball nears him, he loses sight of the ball and the ball goes under his hands and hits him on the left thigh. It rolls away to his right for a single. How costly will this drop prove to be for South Africa?
8.3
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Full again and on the pads. Mohammad Rizwan tucks it towards backward square leg for a single.
8.2
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Usman Khan
Full and outside off, turning away. Usman Khan slices it in the air towards deep cover. It goes on the bounce as the batters come through for a single.
8.1
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Flatter, quicker on the leg stump, goes straight on. Mohammad Rizwan tucks it towards deep fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 65/2
3 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
M. Rizwan
19 (25)
U. Khan
6 (4)
G. Linde
1-0-3-0
7.6
1
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Short and turning away, wide on off, Mohammad Rizwan punches it to deep cover for one.
7.5
1
George Linde To Usman Khan
Slower and shorter, on middle, Usman nurdles it through backward square leg for a run.
7.4
0
George Linde To Usman Khan
Fired in, full and on leg, Usman Khan sweeps it fine but can't get it past short fine leg.
7.3
1
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Loopy, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan steers it to point for one.
7.2
0
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Goes fuller again, drifting in, turning away. Mohammad Rizwan crouches down to sweep it directly towards short fine.
7.1
0
George Linde To Mohammad Rizwan
Floated up on the leg stump, Mohammad Rizwan goes on his knee and tries to sweep it behind square but the ball comes off the gloves and rolls towards Heinrich Klaasen behind the stumps.
End Of The Over 7 : 62/2
7 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • W 6.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
M. Rizwan
17 (21)
U. Khan
5 (2)
A. Simelane
2-0-20-1
6.6
1
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Honing in at the stumps, on a length, pushed down to long on for a single by Rizwan.
6.5
1
Andile Simelane To Usman Khan
On a back of a length, on middle, Usman whips it through mid-wicket for one more.
6.4
4
Andile Simelane To Usman Khan
FOUR! Usman Khan is underway. Bowled back of a length, angling in. Usman Khan gets inside the line and helps it past the keeper and it races away towards the boundary cushions.
Usman Khan is in at number 4.
6.3
W
Andile Simelane To Saim Ayub OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Andile Simelane strikes for South Africa. Bowled just back of a length, just outside off, angling across. Saim Ayub hangs back and tries to slash it square as he looks to go aerially. He fails to get the power behind the shot and it goes only as far as deep cover where Matthew Breetzke runs in from the boundary and swallows that catch easily and slides to take the catch.
6.2
0
Andile Simelane To Saim Ayub
Back of a length, on middle, angling across. Saim Ayub pats it back towards the bowler.
6.1
1
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Starts off with a full toss on middle. Mohammad Rizwan meets it on the full and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 55/1
15 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
S. Ayub
31 (13)
M. Rizwan
15 (19)
N. Peter
1-0-15-0
5.6
4
Nqabayomzi Peter To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Hammered! Peter serves it full, on off, Saim Ayub hits through the line and drills it between cover and mid off for the third boundary of the over. 15 runs off the final over of the Powerplay for Pakistan. They are 55/1, needing 129 runs in 84 balls.
5.5
4
Nqabayomzi Peter To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Short and punished! Peter drops it short, on middle and leg, Ayub picks the length quickly and sets himself on the back foot. Pulls it to the right of backward square leg for four more runs.
5.4
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Fired in shorter and flatter, on middle, Rizwan jabs it through square leg for one more.
5.3
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Saim Ayub
Pushed through, on a length, at the stumps, Ayub flicks it in front of deep mid-wicket. He wants to come back for the second but Rizwan was a bit slow in taking the first run.
5.2
4
Nqabayomzi Peter To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Gets it through! A bit too short and slower as well, on middle, Saim Ayub goes on the back foot quickly and cuts it along the ground. Beats cover to his right for a boundary.
5.1
1
Nqabayomzi Peter To Mohammad Rizwan
Starts off short and flat, on the pads, Mohammad Rizwan goes back and clips it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
End Of The Over 5 : 40/1
9 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
S. Ayub
18 (9)
M. Rizwan
13 (17)
O. Baartman
2-0-11-0
4.6
0
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
Tried a bit too much there did Saim! With an upright seam, on a nagging length, on off, Ayub gets down and tries to scoop it over short fine leg. It comes off the glove and hits him on the chest and he falls over in the process.
4.5
4
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Beautiful shot! Baartman hurls it full and at the stumps, Saim Ayub shows the full face of the bat and with a high elbow, he punches it back past the bowler for a boundary.
4.4
0
Ottneil Baartman To Saim Ayub
Lands it fuller in length, on off, Saim Ayub lunges to drive it down the ground. Ekes out an inside edge back onto the pads.
4.3
1
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
On a short of a length, outside off, Rizawn drags it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for one more.
4.2
0
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Very full, on off and middle, Rizwan digs it out off the inner half of the bat to mid-wicket.
4.1
4
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Good use of the feet! On a good length, on off and middle, Mohammad Rizwan skips down the track and crunches it back past the non-striker for a boundary.
End Of The Over 4 : 31/1
13 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
S. Ayub
14 (6)
M. Rizwan
8 (14)
A. Simelane
1-0-13-0
3.6
4
Andile Simelane To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Make that three boundaries in a row! Angling across, short and wide on off, Saim Ayub throws his hands at the delivery and it flies off a thickish outside edge. Clears short third with ease for the third boundary of the over.
3.5
4
Andile Simelane To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Quality shot! Bowls it on a back of a length, on off, Saim Ayub stands tall and punches it through covers for four more runs.
3.4
4
Andile Simelane To Saim Ayub
FOUR! Too straight, on the pads, on a back of a length, Saim Ayub swings to help it away but gets it finer than he would have liked. Ottneil Baartman at short fine leg tries to scoop it with his right hand but the ball just short of him and gets past him for a boundary.
3.3
1
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
This climbs a bit onto the batter, on a back of a length, on middle, Rizwan turns it to the left of short fine leg and gets to the other end.
3.2
0
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Tucking the batter up for room, on a good length, Rizwan hops and plays it right of the bowler.
3.1
0
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Rizwan
Starts with a full delivery, on the off-stump line, Mohammad Rizwan makes room and pats it to mid off.
End Of The Over 3 : 18/1
3 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • W 2.3
  • 22.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
S. Ayub
2 (3)
M. Rizwan
7 (11)
K. Maphaka
2-0-8-1
2.6
0
Kwena Maphaka To Saim Ayub
Play and a miss! Dishes it out on a back of a length, in the channel on off, Saim Ayub pushes away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.5
0
Kwena Maphaka To Saim Ayub
A sharp and quick bumper, around off, Saim Ayub shapes up for the pull but then withdraws his bat and sways away from the line of the ball.
2.4
2
Kwena Maphaka To Saim Ayub
Full and around off, Ayub leans on and drives it wide of cover for a couple of runs to open his account.
Saim Ayub walks in at number 3.
2.3
W
Kwena Maphaka To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Babar Azam goes for a duck. Kwena Maphaka draws first blood for South Africa. Banged into the deck, wide on off, Babar Azam reaches out as he gets on his toes to unleash it up and over backward point. Ends up getting a thick outside edge. It goes straight down the throat of deep third where Andile Simelane misjudges it initially as he takes a few steps backwards but then recovers well. He has to put the dive in front in the end to complete the catch.
2.2
1
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
Angling across, on a hard length, on off, Rizwan runs it down to deep third for a single.
2.1
0
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
Too full, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/0
6 Runs
  • 4 LB 1.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
B. Azam
0 (3)
M. Rizwan
6 (9)
O. Baartman
1-0-2-0
1.6
0
Ottneil Baartman To Babar Azam
Back of length outside off, Babar Azam has a fiddle and cannot adjust with the bounce.
1.5
0
Ottneil Baartman To Babar Azam
On a back of a length, on off, stabbed down on the off side by Babar.
1.4
1
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Oh, dear! A big mix-up and had the throw hit, Babar Azam was a goner! Angling in, on a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan taps it off the front foot to the right of cover and sets off for the run as does Babar. Babar is sent halfway through the run and Donovan Ferreira is quick enough to get across to his right to make the stop. He tries to release an underarm throw while diving ahead but fails to hit the target. Babar had given up. The ball rolls away and it is not backed up well, allowing a run.
1.3
0
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Width on offer, on the fuller side, Mohammad Rizwan frees his arms and cracks the drive but can't get it past cover.
1.2
0
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
A tighter line, in and around the off stump, on a good length, Mohammad Rizwan punches it straight to mid off.
1.2
wd
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Another one spilled down leg by Baartman, on a hard length, Rizwan fails to get any bat on it. Good sharp take diving away to his left by Klaasen.
1.1
lb
Ottneil Baartman To Mohammad Rizwan
Four leg byes! Sprayed down leg, on a length, Mohammad Rizwan fails to help it away off the pads. It comes off the pads and beats the diving Heinrich Klaasen to his left for a boundary.
Ottneil Baartman to share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 9/0
9 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 4 LB 0.3
  • 40.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
B. Azam
0 (1)
M. Rizwan
5 (5)
K. Maphaka
1-0-5-0
0.6
0
Kwena Maphaka To Babar Azam
Has Babar Azam been strangled down leg? Heinrich Klaasen is convinced and he takes the review. This is on a back of a length, at the hips, Babar Azam gets inside the line and tries to help it away but misses. Klaasen went up in appeal straight away but Kwena was not convincing in his appeal. UltraEdge shows no spike when the ball is next to the bat and it has actually come off the thigh pad. South Africa lose an early review.
0.5
1
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
At 146 kph, on a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwan gets his bat out in front and pushes it wide of cover for a single.
0.4
4
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Lovely shot to get off the mark! Angling away, on a good length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwan extends his hands and drives it to the right of backward point for his first boundary.
0.3
lb
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
Four leg byes! At 148 kph, too straight, on the pads, on a length, Mohammad Rizwan is beaten for pace as he attempts to tickle it fine. The ball comes off his pads and races past the keeper and beats short fine leg to his right for a boundary.
0.2
0
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
Another one that goes across the batter, on a length, Mohammad Rizwan does not move his feet at all and just goes at it with his hands. Gets an inside edge and it dribbles near his feet.
0.1
0
Kwena Maphaka To Mohammad Rizwan
Steams in from over the wicket and angles a full delivery, across the right-hander, Mohammad Rizwan lets it be.
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Match Info
  • Venue Kingsmead, Durban
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs
  • Player of the Match George Linde
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Stephen Harris (SA) and Lubabalo Gcuma (SA)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 183/9 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa 151/8 in 17.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (15.6 ovs): M Peter against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, PAK: 2) (Retained)
  • South Africa 104/4 in 11.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 93/4 in 10.0 overs
  • D Miller 8th T20I fifty: 54 runs in 28 balls (3x4) (5x6)
  • South Africa 52/3 in 6.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 43/3
  • Referral 4 (17.6 ovs): H Rauf against SA (LBW) Successful (SA: 0, PAK: 1)
  • Pakistan 153/7: A Afridis lbw b George Linde 0(1)
  • Referral 3 (17.5 ovs): A Afridi against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 0, PAK: 1)
  • Pakistan 150/4 in 17.1 overs
  • M Rizwan 30th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 50 balls (2x4) (2x6)
  • Pakistan 102/3 in 12.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (10.3 ovs): SA against M Rizwan (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 0, PAK: 2)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 75/3 in 9.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 55/1
  • Pakistan 51/1 in 5.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (0.6 ovs): SA against B Azam (Caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, PAK: 2)
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