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South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Match Summary

SA vs PAK, 2024 - T20 Summary

South Africa vs Pakistan Scorecard
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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)
SA 183/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1274-david-miller-playerprofile>David Miller</a>
David Miller
82 (40)
  • 4x4s
  • 8x6s
  • 205SR
<a href=/cricket/players/50784-george-fredrik-linde-playerprofile>George Linde</a>
George Linde
48 (24)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 200SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/3
R/W
Bowler
Abrar Ahmed
ECON 9.25
4
OVERS
37/3
R/W
PAK 172/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/23641-mohammad-rizwan-playerprofile>Mohammad Rizwan</a>
Mohammad Rizwan
74 (62)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 119.35SR
<a href=/cricket/players/118278-saim-ayub-playerprofile>Saim Ayub</a>
Saim Ayub
31 (15)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 206.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
George Linde
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/4
R/W
Bowler
Kwena Maphaka
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/2
R/W
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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.
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?
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.
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.
Full Commentary
20 OV
7 Runs
K. Maphaka to H. Rauf M. Rizwan S. Muqeem
  • 119.1
  • W 19.2
  • 219.3
  • 219.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
12 Runs
O. Baartman to M. Rizwan
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 418.3
  • 018.4
  • 418.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
5 Runs
G. Linde to M. Rizwan S. Afridi I. Khan A. Afridi H. Rauf
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 117.1
  • 1 WDW 17.2
  • 117.2
  • 1 LB 17.3
  • W 17.4
  • W 17.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
24 Runs
K. Maphaka to S. Afridi M. Rizwan
  • 016.1
  • 416.2
  • 216.3
  • 2 WD 16.4
  • 616.4
  • 3 NB 16.5
  • 616.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
13 Runs
A. Simelane to M. Rizwan S. Afridi
  • 615.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 215.5
  • 2 NB 15.6
  • 115.6
15 OV
3 Runs
O. Baartman to M. Rizwan T. Tahir S. Afridi
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
4 Runs
N. Peter to M. Rizwan T. Tahir
  • 113.1
  • 1 WD 13.2
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
11 Runs
A. Simelane to T. Tahir M. Rizwan
  • 1 WD 12.1
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
9 Runs
G. Linde to T. Tahir M. Rizwan
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 611.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
6 Runs
N. Peter to T. Tahir M. Rizwan
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 310.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 1 WD 10.6
  • 010.6
10 OV
5 Runs
G. Linde to U. Khan M. Rizwan T. Tahir
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • W 9.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 29.6
9 OV
8 Runs
N. Peter to M. Rizwan U. Khan
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 4 B 8.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
3 Runs
G. Linde to M. Rizwan U. Khan
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
7 Runs
A. Simelane to M. Rizwan S. Ayub U. Khan
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • W 6.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
15 Runs
N. Peter to M. Rizwan S. Ayub
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
9 Runs
O. Baartman to M. Rizwan S. Ayub
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
13 Runs
A. Simelane to M. Rizwan S. Ayub
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
3 Runs
K. Maphaka to M. Rizwan B. Azam S. Ayub
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • W 2.3
  • 22.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
6 Runs
O. Baartman to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 4 LB 1.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
9 Runs
K. Maphaka to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 4 LB 0.3
  • 40.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
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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Player Runs Avg.
Saim Ayub PAK 129 129.00
Reeza Hendricks SA 125 62.50
Mohammad Rizwan PAK 85 42.50
David Miller SA 82 82.00
Rassie van der Dussen SA 66 66.00
Player Wickets Eco.
George Linde SA 5 6.12
Shaheen Afridi PAK 3 7.37
Abrar Ahmed PAK 3 8.25
Ottneil Baartman SA 3 9.62
Abbas Afridi PAK 3 10.13
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