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Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd T20I Match Summary

PAK vs SA, 2025 - T20 Summary

Pakistan vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match Ended   
3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore , Nov 01, 2025
Pakistan Pakistan
140/6 (19.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
139/9 (20.0/20)
Pakistan beat South Africa by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Babar Azam
    68(47)
  • Player of the Series
    Faheem Ashraf
SA 139/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/42334-reeza-raphael-hendricks-playerprofile>Reeza Hendricks</a>
Reeza Hendricks
34 (36)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 94.44SR
Corbin Bosch
Corbin Bosch
30 (23)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 130.43SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/3
R/W
Bowler
Usman Tariq
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
PAK 140/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
68 (47)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 144.68SR
Salman Agha
Salman Agha
33 (26)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 126.92SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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And that's a wrap! What a magnificent victory for Pakistan, clinching the T20I series in style. The players lift the trophy for the celebrations and pose for photos. The two sides now have an ODI series lined up, which begins on November 4, with the first ball scheduled for 9 AM GMT. Join us for all the early build-up, the toss, and every moment of the action. Until then, farewell from all of us, and cheers!
Salman Agha, the skipper of Pakistan, says that he is happy with the team's performance. He adds that every player in the team knows their role and they play accordingly. He says that they keep on learning from every game and they believe in their players. Ends by saying that they would love to be more clinical, but they are happy to win the series from behind.
Donovan Ferreira, the skipper of South Africa, says that they failed to perform with the bat once again. He says that there have been a lot of learnings from this series and they will look to improve on those. He adds that they can take a lot from this series, and he enjoyed his captaincy.
Faheem Ashraf is the Player of the Series. He says that the team gives him a specific role, and he sticks to that role. He adds that he plays with the minds of the batters and bowls accordingly. He mentions that he always keeps the team first, and he is happy with the win.
Babar Azam is the Player of the Match for his magnificent knock. He says that the way the crowd has supported him was excellent. He says that he backed himself and he worked on himself and got better in the things he was struggling with. He says that the ball was turning a bit at the start, so they wanted to take the game deep. Ends by saying that it would be great if the crowd supports the entire team as they support him.
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Earlier in the game, South Africa fell short again after being put in to bat, with Shaheen Afridi’s early double strike and tight spin reducing them to 76-6. Hendricks tried to steady things, but the innings never took off. They ended up with a below par total of 139 runs. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi picked three wickets and was the pick of the bowlers. Faheem Ashraf and Usman Tariq picked two while Salman Mirza and Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with one each.
Ultimately, Pakistan successfully chased down the target and won the match by 4 wickets. This victory marked their second win in as many days, allowing them to clinch the T20 series. Babar Azam's return to form was the defining factor, ensuring a relatively straightforward end to the game despite the late flutter of wickets. For South Africa, Lizaad Williams and Corbin Bosch picked two wickets while Andile Simelane and Donovan Ferreira chipped in with one each.
Although Pakistan lost Saim Ayub early for a duck, Babar Azam held his ground and ensured the momentum stayed with Pakistan. Even after Babar was dismissed, and the team lost a few more quick wickets towards the end, the required runs were minimal. The solid foundation he had set meant that South Africa's late efforts were not enough to stage a comeback.
All smiles in the Pakistan camp as they win this series by 2-1. A comfortable victory for Pakistan, largely thanks to a brilliant performance by Babar Azam. The conditions, aided by the dew, made batting easier, and Babar capitalized with a scintillating knock, displaying some fantastic strokes. He was the anchor of the innings, first with Sahibzada Farhan, and then with Salman Agha, which put Pakistan firmly in control of the chase.
Over 19 : 140/6
7 Runs
  • 118.1
  • W 18.2
  • 318.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
U. Khan
6 (7)
F. Ashraf
4 (2)
A. Simelane
3-0-23-1
18.6
1
Andile Simelane To Usman Khan
That will do! Short, on middle, Usman Khan pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. Pakistan beat South Africa by 4 wickets and win this T20I series!
18.5
1
Andile Simelane To Faheem Ashraf
Full, on middle, Faheem Ashraf clips it to fine leg for one more. The scores are now level.
18.4
1
Andile Simelane To Usman Khan
On a length, on leg, Usman Khan flicks it fine for a single.
18.3
3
Andile Simelane To Faheem Ashraf
Three runs. Short and wide, Faheem Ashraf cuts it through point. The fielder fumbles a bit in the deep as the batters collect three runs.
Faheem Ashraf walks in.
18.2
W
Andile Simelane To Mohammad Nawaz OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! gets his first wicket. Back of a length, slower ball, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge as the ball chops onto the stumps. Mohammad Nawaz walks back for a golden duck. Is there a twist in the tale?
18.1
1
Andile Simelane To Usman Khan
Slower one, on off, Usman Khan flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Mohammad Nawaz walks in.
Over 18 : 133/5
5 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • W 17.6
H. Nawaz
5 (8)
U. Khan
3 (4)
L. Williams
3-0-26-2
17.6
W
Lizaad Williams To Hasan Nawaz OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Lizaad Williams strikes. Short ball does the trick. Short, on middle, Hasan Nawaz stays back and looks to pull it but fails to get the elevation right. The ball carries towards deep mid-wicket. Reeza Hendricks settles under it and completes the catch.
17.5
0
Lizaad Williams To Hasan Nawaz
Short, on off, Hasan Nawaz leaves it alone.
17.4
0
Lizaad Williams To Hasan Nawaz
Keeps it on leg, Hasan Nawaz flicks it to the left of the keeper. Dot.
17.3
0
Lizaad Williams To Hasan Nawaz
Slower one, on off, Hasan Nawaz blocks it back.
17.2
4
Lizaad Williams To Hasan Nawaz
FOUR! Top shot from Hasan Nawaz! On a length, outside off, Hasan Nawaz leans on and caresses it through covers for a boundary.
17.1
1
Lizaad Williams To Usman Khan
On a length, outside off, Usman Khan steers it through backward point for a single.
Over 17 : 128/4
5 Runs
  • 216.1
  • W 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 116.6
U. Khan
2 (3)
H. Nawaz
1 (3)
C. Bosch
4-0-24-2
16.6
1
Corbin Bosch To Usman Khan
Short, on middle, Usman Khan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.6
wd
Corbin Bosch To Usman Khan
Wide! A wayward bouncer, down leg, Usman Khan leaves. Wided.
16.5
1
Corbin Bosch To Hasan Nawaz
Back of a length, on middle, Hasan Nawaz flicks it fine for a single.
16.4
0
Corbin Bosch To Hasan Nawaz
Length again, on off, Hasan Nawaz blocks it back to the bowler.
16.3
0
Corbin Bosch To Hasan Nawaz
On a length, on off, Hasan Nawaz eases it to backward point.
Hasan Nawaz walks in.
Full Commentary
19 OV
7 Runs
A. Simelane to U. Khan M. Nawaz F. Ashraf
  • 118.1
  • W 18.2
  • 318.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
5 Runs
L. Williams to U. Khan H. Nawaz
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • W 17.6
17 OV
5 Runs
C. Bosch to B. Azam H. Nawaz U. Khan
  • 216.1
  • W 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 116.6
16 OV
8 Runs
L. Williams to B. Azam S. Agha U. Khan
  • 115.1
  • 415.2
  • W 15.3
  • 1 WD 15.4
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
8 Runs
A. Simelane to S. Agha B. Azam
  • 214.1
  • 214.2
  • 214.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
13 Runs
C. Bosch to S. Agha B. Azam
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • 213.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
5 Runs
D. Ferreira to S. Agha B. Azam
  • 212.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
17 Runs
O. Baartman to S. Agha B. Azam
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
  • 111.3
  • 411.4
  • 411.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
8 Runs
A. Simelane to S. Agha B. Azam
  • 110.1
  • 210.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 1 NB 10.6
  • 110.6
10 OV
8 Runs
G. Linde to B. Azam S. Agha
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 39.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
10 Runs
D. Ferreira to S. Agha B. Azam
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
2 Runs
G. Linde to B. Azam S. Agha
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
8 Runs
D. Ferreira to S. Farhan B. Azam
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 46.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • W 6.6
6 OV
5 Runs
G. Linde to S. Farhan B. Azam
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
13 Runs
L. Williams to B. Azam
  • 24.1
  • 24.2
  • 44.3
  • 1 WD 4.4
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
4 Runs
C. Bosch to B. Azam S. Farhan
  • 03.1
  • 23.2
  • 1 WD 3.3
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
G. Linde to B. Azam S. Farhan
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
2 Runs
C. Bosch to S. Farhan S. Ayub B. Azam
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • W 1.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
7 Runs
D. Ferreira to S. Farhan S. Ayub
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 60.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Pakistan beat South Africa by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Babar Azam
  • Player of the Series Faheem Ashraf
  • Umpire Faisal Afridi (PAK), Rashid Riaz (PAK) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 139/9 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa 101/7 in 15.4 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 56/4 in 10.0 overs
  • South Africa 51/4 in 9.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 22/2
  • Referral 1 (0.5 ovs): D Brevis against PAK (LBW) Successful (PAK: 2, SA: 2)
  • Usman Tariq makes his T20I debut for Pakistan
  • Pakistan 101/2 in 13.4 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 37 balls between B Azam (29) and S Agha (20)
  • B Azam 37rd T20I fifty: 51 runs in 36 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 64/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Pakistan 51/2 in 8.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 36/1
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