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South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Match Summary

SA vs PAK, 2021 - T20 Summary

South Africa vs Pakistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
3rd T20I, SuperSport Park, Centurion , Apr 14, 2021
South Africa South Africa
203/5 (20.0/20)
Pakistan Pakistan
205/1 (18.0/20)
Pakistan beat South Africa by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Babar Azam
    122(59)
SA 203/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
63 (31)
  • 6x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 203.22SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110568-janneman-malan-playerprofile>Janneman Malan</a>
Janneman Malan
55 (40)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 137.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Nawaz
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/2
R/W
Bowler
Faheem Ashraf
ECON 9.25
4
OVERS
37/1
R/W
PAK 205/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
122 (59)
  • 15x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 206.77SR
<a href=/cricket/players/23641-mohammad-rizwan-playerprofile>Mohammad Rizwan</a>
Mohammad Rizwan
73 (47)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 155.31SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Lizaad Williams
ECON 8.50
4
OVERS
34/1
R/W
Bowler
George Linde
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/0
R/W
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So, that is it from this game! A run-fest is what we witnessed and we can expect no different from the last game which now turns out to be a must-win for the hosts. That match will be played on the 16th of this month at 1430 local (1230 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
MAN OF THE MATCH AND Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam, says he was waiting for such an innings, he had this planned and it came off today. States he plays to his strength and he tries to play as the team needs him to. Credits Rizwan for the way he played and he actually boosts the morale of the side. Admits the dream of being the number ODI batsman was a dream and it came off today and he tries to improve everyday. Tells that the first six overs is being played well by the South African batters but he credits the bowlers for their comeback towards the end.
South African captain, Heinrich Klaasen, says it is tough to explain, he felt he was about 10 runs short and they lost momentum at the back end. Credits Pakistan for the way they batted, they made a lot of good balls look bat and they were poor in the field. Adds there is a lot to think about and they need to bounce back strongly. Mentions they have played a lot of cricket at this stadium and he knows 200 is not enough as it is not an easy ground to defend, they needed to be at their best in the field but that was not the case and they were not complacent. Also says if you bowl well, 210-220 would have been par. Ends by saying they need someone to go on a big one after getting past fifty and that is where they need to improve.
Earlier in the day, after electing to bowl, the Pakistan bowlers took a pounding. A very good opening stand saw the foundation laid for a big score for the hosts. They did not end well with the bat but still managed to get over 200. That though was chased without breaking a sweat as Pakistan's skipper, along with Rizwan rose to the occasion.
The South African bowling was not at its best, the bowlers were short, width was offered which made batting very easy on a wicket which was already favoring the batters. Yes, it is not easy conditions to bowl in but the bowling was also poor. The fielding did not help either as there were a few run out chances which were not taken and a dropped catch too. South Africa were qutie off color in the field in this game.
They took the initial two overs to get their eye in but once they did, they tonked the ball to every corner of the park. Especially Azam who was hitting boundaries at will. Rizwan was happy to play second fiddle and he did it brilliantly. The skipper scored a ton and his partner scored a half ton. Just as it seemed like, they would record a 10-wicket win, Azam fell right at the end. However, that was a thumping win.
What a win that is! A mockery was made of 204! Not often do we get to write that but that is the case! Yes, the wicket is as flat as one can get and the ground is small but you have to bat really well while chasing 204 and the Pakistan openers have done it brilliantly.
Over 18 : 205/1
11 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • W 17.4
  • 417.5
  • 417.6
F. Zaman
8 (2)
M. Rizwan
73 (47)
L. Williams
4-0-34-1
17.6
4
Lizaad Williams To Fakhar Zaman
FOUR! Smashed away! Zaman hits the winning runs! It is full and on off, it is powered down to the long off fence. PAKISTAN WIN BY 9 WICKETS AND WITH TWO OVERS TO GO!
17.5
4
Lizaad Williams To Fakhar Zaman
FOUR! Just the three needed now! Shorter and outside off, Zaman looks to push at it but it goes off the outside edge down to the third man fence.
17.4
W
Lizaad Williams To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! South Africa finally get a wicket. End of a once in a lifetime innings! A masterclass! The hosts' players walk up to Azam and congratulate him as he walks off. This has been special. Not the best of balls to get him but Lizaad will be delighted he has a wicket and has not given a 10-wicket win to Pakistan. This is short and down the leg side. Azam looks to pull, it goes off the glove and to the keeper who takes it.
17.3
1
Lizaad Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and on the pads, this is worked towards fine leg for one more.
17.2
1
Lizaad Williams To Babar Azam
Azam now plays it down to third man for one.
17.1
1
Lizaad Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Shorter and on off, the upper cut is played down to third man for one.
Over 17 : 194/0
13 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 416.3
  • 216.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
M. Rizwan
71 (45)
B. Azam
121 (57)
S. Magala
3-0-38-0
16.6
1
Sisanda Magala To Mohammad Rizwan
A full toss, Rizwan only manages to work it towards deep square leg for one. 10 needed now.
16.5
1
Sisanda Magala To Babar Azam
On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
16.4
2
Sisanda Magala To Babar Azam
Just the two hits away now! On middle, this is worked wide of long on for one.
16.3
4
Sisanda Magala To Babar Azam
FOUR! That is outrageous! Wow! How has he got that down there? What a player! This is a yorker on middle and leg. Azam gets his front leg out of the way and then jams it out fine on the off side to the third man fence.
16.2
4
Sisanda Magala To Babar Azam
FOUR! Full toss, a batsman batting on over 100 won't miss out. It is hit wide of long on.
16.1
1
Sisanda Magala To Mohammad Rizwan
A full toss, it is hit down to long on for one.
Over 16 : 181/0
10 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
M. Rizwan
69 (43)
B. Azam
110 (53)
L. Williams
3-0-23-0
15.6
1
Lizaad Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
This is worked down to long on for one.
15.5
2
Lizaad Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Well fielded! Rizwan goes down on one knee and plays it over short fine leg. Magala runs and keeps it down to two.
15.4
2
Lizaad Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
On middle, this is hit down to long on for two.
15.3
0
Lizaad Williams To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off, Rizwan fails to put bat on ball.
15.2
1
Lizaad Williams To Babar Azam
Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.
15.1
4
Lizaad Williams To Babar Azam
FOUR! Up and over! Outside off, this is carved over point for a boundary.
Over 15 : 171/0
21 Runs
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • 614.3
  • 1 WD 14.4
  • 414.4
  • 414.5
  • 114.6
B. Azam
105 (51)
M. Rizwan
64 (39)
T. Shamsi
3-0-39-0
14.6
1
Tabraiz Shamsi To Babar Azam
A single to end as this is pushed through covers.
14.5
4
Tabraiz Shamsi To Babar Azam
FOUR! He wants to finish this quickly now! This is on the pads, it is swept behind square on the leg side. Another boundary.
14.4
4
Tabraiz Shamsi To Babar Azam
FOUR! 100 for Azam! A huge roar from him as he sees the ball getting to the fence. What a knock! Talk about rising to the occasion! Under pressure, must-win game, chasing a big score and the skipper ends up scoring his first T20I ton. Superb! This is tossed up outside off, it is hit through covers. Boundary.
14.4
wd
Tabraiz Shamsi To Babar Azam
Wide! Down the leg side, wided.
14.3
6
Tabraiz Shamsi To Babar Azam
SIX! Onto 96 now! Azam making this look very easy now! This is shorter and on middle, it is pulled over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Full Commentary
18 OV
11 Runs
L. Williams to M. Rizwan B. Azam F. Zaman
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • W 17.4
  • 417.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
13 Runs
S. Magala to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 416.3
  • 216.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
10 Runs
L. Williams to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
21 Runs
T. Shamsi to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • 614.3
  • 1 WD 14.4
  • 414.4
  • 414.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
15 Runs
B. Hendricks to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 113.1
  • 613.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • 213.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
14 Runs
S. Magala to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 612.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
9 Runs
L. Williams to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 211.1
  • 411.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
11 Runs
S. Magala to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 410.1
  • 210.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
9 Runs
T. Shamsi to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 19.1
  • 29.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
11 Runs
G. Linde to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 48.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 48.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
9 Runs
T. Shamsi to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 27.1
  • 27.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
8 Runs
G. Linde to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 16.1
  • 46.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
18 Runs
B. Hendricks to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 65.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 65.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
4 Runs
L. Williams to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 14.1
  • 24.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
15 Runs
B. Hendricks to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
16 Runs
G. Linde to B. Azam M. Rizwan
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 62.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
8 Runs
B. Hendricks to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 21.1
  • 21.2
  • 01.3
  • 1 LB 1.4
  • 11.5
  • 21.6
1 OV
3 Runs
G. Linde to M. Rizwan B. Azam
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue SuperSport Park, Centurion
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Pakistan beat South Africa by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Babar Azam
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Bongani Jele (SA) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: South Africa 203/5 in 20.0 overs
  • South Africa 203/5: A Phehlukwayo lbw b Shaheen Afridi 11(8)
  • Referral 1 (19.6 ovs): A Phehlukwayo against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 0, PAK: 1)
  • South Africa 200/4 in 19.3 overs
  • South Africa 150/3 in 15.2 overs
  • J Malan maiden T20I fifty: 52 runs in 36 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 60 balls between J Malan (42) and A Markram (56)
  • South Africa 100/0 in 10.0 overs
  • A Markram 3rd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 25 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 30 balls between J Malan (22) and A Markram (28)
  • South Africa 52/0 in 5.0 overs
  • Pakistan 201/1 in 17.5 overs
  • B Azam maiden T20I hundred: 100 runs in 49 balls (11x4) (4x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 150 off 84 balls between M Rizwan (59) and B Azam (90)
  • Pakistan 150/0 in 14.0 overs
  • M Rizwan 4th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 101 off 60 balls between M Rizwan (40) and B Azam (60)
  • Pakistan 101/0 in 10.0 overs
  • B Azam 18th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 27 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 31 balls between M Rizwan (22) and B Azam (29)
  • Pakistan 52/0 in 5.1 overs
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