Pakistan Clinches T20I Series Victory Over South Africa
Pakistan, captained by Salman Ali Agha, sealed a 2–1 win in the three-match T20I series against South Africa with a four-wicket victory in the final game held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Match Overview
South Africa, sent in to bat first by Salman Ali Agha, managed 140 runs. In response, Pakistan reached the target with six wickets in hand and one over to spare. Former skipper Babar Azam starred with a fluent 68 off 47 balls, including nine boundaries.
Key Performances
- Salman Ali Agha’s decision to bowl first paid off handsomely as Pakistan reduced South Africa to 0–2 in the opening over.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi made an impactful return by dismissing Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius for ducks.
- Reeza Hendricks and Dewald Brevis steadied South Africa’s innings with a 38-run stand for the third wicket.
- Brevis was removed by debutant Usman Tariq in the eighth over after scoring 21 from 22 deliveries, including two sixes.
"Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam played a key role in the victory, smashing a half-century that guided the national team to a 2–1 series triumph."
Turning Point
After losing the first match, Pakistan showed resilience and came back strong. The early breakthroughs by Shaheen Afridi and disciplined bowling in the powerplay ensured the hosts controlled the game from the start.
Author’s summary: Pakistan’s decisive final-match victory over South Africa showcased leadership from Salman Ali Agha and a match-winning innings by Babar Azam, sealing a hard-fought series triumph.
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