South Africa vs Pakistan, PAK in SA, 3 T20Is, 2024 Full score card

SIX! This kind of game needs a big finish! Bowls it full, slow and on off, Rassie van der Dussen slog-sweeps it over square leg for a biggie. South Africa win by 7 wickets.

Shorter and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. Rassie van der Dussen turns for the second but slips, he gets up and runs and slips once again near the crease. Two runs.

A slower full ball, outside off, Heinrich Klaasen whips it to square leg for a single.

SIX! MASSIVE! Keeps it full and outside off, predictable and Rassie van der Dussen thumps it over long on for a biggie.

Goes very full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen swings his blade and misses.

South Africa are 2 hits away. Full and shaping on middle, Klaasen flicks it to long on for one.

FOUR! Carved away! A yorker, outside off, Heinrich Klaasen places it wide of point and it races to the fence. 13 needed now.

A full toss, outside off, Rassie van der Dussen drags his shot to long on for a single.

Very full and outside off! Klaasen pushes it to deep cover for a single.

Fifty for Rassie van der Dussen! Played the perfect second fiddle to Hendricks! Full and on middle, this is flicked to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

This is full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen plays it down to long off for a single.

Heinrich Klaasen walks in.

OUT! GONE! End of a special innings from Hendricks! The off-cutter from Afridi, full and on off, Hendricks plays through the line but fails to power it. It goes straight to Irfan Khan at deep mid-wicket. A standing ovation all over the ground as Hendricks leaves.

FOUR! OFF THE EDGE! Length ball, outside off, Hendricks swings his blade and top edges it to third man and it races away.

Short of a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen pulls it to deep mid-wicket where the fielder picks up on a bounce.

A low dipping full toss on leg, Hendricks sweeps it to short fine leg for a single.

Full and on middle, Hendricks plays it to long on for a single.

No ball!  Shaheen Afridi ends his spell with a dot! A yorker angling on middle, Hendricks digs it out. Not the end yet as Afridi has overstepped. Free-hit coming up!

A slower length ball, outside off, angled away. Hendricks looks to pull but misses.

Short and on the hips, Rassie van der Dussen pulls it to short fine leg for a single.

This is full and outside off, Hendricks drives it to long off for a single.

Shaheen Afridi gets hit on the right shoulder! The physio sprints quickly to him! A full ball on middle, Rassie van der Dussen smashes it straight back to Afridi as the ball flies past is hand and hits him on the shoulder. Luckily, he bent and avoided getting hit on his chin.

FOUR! RVD wants his fifty now! Very full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen flicks it with great timing to wide of long on for a boundary.

A full toss slanting on middle, Rassie van der Dussen turns it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Very full and around off, Hendricks digs it out to cover for a single.

SIX! He is in a hurry now! Just 39 runs needed! A good length ball on middle and leg. Hendricks uses the angle and the pace to hit it over square leg for a six.

SIX! Century for Hendricks! Brought his fifty with a six, and brought his century with a six. A big smile on Hendricks' face! He deserved it today! Shorter and on middle, Hendricks pulls it over square leg for a biggie.

Short in length and on off, Hendricks punches it to the right of cover where Abbas Afridi dives and stops two. Superb fielding.

Bangs it short and around off, Hendricks looks to pull but misses. We haven't seen much short balls from Pakistan.

A single and Hendricks keeps the strike! Length and on middle, Hendricks turns it to mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! One hit away from ton! 150 up! Very full and outside off. Hendricks looks to drive but outside edges it past the diving keeper and to the third man fence.

A length ball, outside off, Hendricks slashes and misses.

SIX! Into the 90s! Very full and in the slot on middle, Hendricks wrists it over mid-wicket and it goes all the way. Beautiful wrist work from Hendricks.

FOUR! Off the edge! Hendricks won't care! Fuller and outside off, Hendricks looks to heave but top edges it over short third man for a boundary.

Bowls it full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen walks down and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Reeza Hendricks is feeling some discomfort in his left leg and the physio is out. Bit of stretching going on.

Decent spell from Ahmed where runs are flowing. On middle, Hendricks clips it to mid-wicket for a couple.

Outside off. Rassie van der Dussen knocks it to point for a single.

Flat and outside off, Hendricks punches it to deep cover for a single.

Full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to cover for a run.

Tries the same shot again but Hendricks hits it along the ground to mid-wicket for one.

SIX! These two have added over 100 now! Hendricks dealing in sixes! Flighted full and on middle, Hendricks gets a long stride forward and slogs it over mid-wicket.

14 runs off the over! Full and on off, Hendricks drives it to deep cover for one.

A good length ball on off, Hendricks punches it to point.

Was that a chance? Very full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen punches past Afridi's right hand for a single.

FOUR! Pulled away! Not that short, this is around off. Rassie van der Dussen skips down and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

Outside off, Hendricks hits it only to mid off for a single.

Wide! Goes more wide of the batter but over the tramline. Shaheen Afridi is not happy with the decision. Wided.

SIX! Welcomes Afridi with a bang! A length ball, angled away from the batter. Hendricks powers it over long off for a six.

Abrar Ahmed has bowled well! Will Mohammad Rizwan��give Saim Ayub an over? Full and on middle, Hendricks turns it to mid-wicket for one.

Full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen prods and pushes it to cover for one.

Tossed up on middle, Rassie van der Dussen leans and defends it out. Ohh, it rolls back off the surface and RVD was hanging outside the crease but not for long as he quickly gets his foot back. Good work by Khan but NOT OUT it is!

On middle, Hendricks eases it to mid on for a single.

Flat and turning in on off, Hendricks punches it to cover.

Tossed up on middle, Rassie van der Dussen helps it to fine leg for a single.

Well outside off, Rassie van der Dussen hits it to long on and keeps the strike.

SIX! ONE MORE! Now the pressure is shifted on the bowling side! This game! Very full and around off, Rassie van der Dussen again gets low in his crease and powers it over mid-wicket for a six.

SIX! BANG! Short of a length and outside off. Rassie van der Dussen gets low and pulls it over mid-wicket for a six. Over the roof!

Two dots and suddenly the pressure rises on the hosts. Well outside off. Rassie van der Dussen flashes his blade and misses.

Haris Rauf digs it into the surface and bowls outside off, stays low off the deck. Rassie van der Dussen looks to push but misses.

Length and on off, Hendricks taps it to cover for a single.

Drinks! A decent start from South Africa and they'll be happy with how the game is flowing but need to shift gears now as the required rate is still over 10. Pakistan know they are a wicket or two away from getting things under control. Can Pakistan breakthrough in the next couple of overs?

Outside off, Hendricks punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Tad short and outside off. Hendricks looks to cut but misses.

Angles it on the pads. Hendricks flicks it to the left of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Flatter and quicker on off, turns away. Rassie van der Dussen splices it to point for one.

Full and on off, Rassie van der Dussen plays it back to Ahmed.

Leg bye! Bowls it on the pads. Hendricks misses his flick and it rolls on the leg side for one.

A single to end a huge over! 19 runs off the over. Length and on off, Hendricks punces it to mid off.

SIX! Fifty for Hendricks! Brings up in style! Needs to continue though! Bowls it full and around off, Hendricks picks the length quickly and tonks it over square leg for a biggie.

Too full and outside off, this is knocked to cover for a single.

FOUR! Has the previous ball ignited RVD? Sliding down leg again, Rassie van der Dussen tickles it past short fine leg for a boundary.

Rassie van der Dussen is not moving! He thinks it is off the pads. Abbas Afridi bowls it full and on the pads. Rassie van der Dussen looks to flick but seems to miss. UltraEdge shows there is daylight gap as the ball passes the bat.

Wide! Goes full and sliding down. Rassie van der Dussen looks to sweep but misses.

SIX! Rassie van der Dussen needed one from his willow! This is full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen gets underneath the ball and whips it over mid-wicket for a six.

9 runs off the over! South Africa need plenty more runs!Full and on middle, this is bunted to square leg for one.

A single as Hendricks works it to deep mid-wicket.

FOUR! Much needed! Slightly short and outside off, Hendricks goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

A googly, flat and on the pads. Hendricks keeps it out.

Fuller and on off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to long off for a single.

Wide! Spills it down leg, it is left alone.

Tossed up on middle, Hendricks punches it to long on for a single.

Change. Abrar Ahmed is into the attack.

A dot to end! Short of a length and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the hips.

A low full toss on middle, Hendricks uses the pace and hits it to deep square leg for a single.

Rolls his fingers on this full ball, Rassie van der Dussen nudges it to square leg for one.

Goes full and outside off, Rassie van der Dussen plays with soft hands to point.

Outside off, Hendricks guides it to point for a single.

SIX! He didn't even try to power! Some of the shots from Hendricks has been superb! This is full and on middle, Hendricks shows full face of the blade and lofts it over long on for a six.

10 runs off the over! A slower bumper on leg, Hendricks pulls it to the left of the keeper for one.

Bowls the slower on the pads. Hendricks fails to flick it away. An appeal for LBW but it was sliding down.

SIX! Third six in quick succession for Hendricks! 50 up as well! Hendricks gets inside the line and pulls this short ball over square leg for a six.

QUICK SINGLE! Length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen drops it around the corner on the off side for a single.

Short in length and around off, Hendricks hits it in front of cover for a single.

This is full and around off, Rassie van der Dussen pushes it to the right of cover for a single.

Jahandad Khan to continue.

SIX! Last two balls ruin the over! This is much better from Hendricks! Very full and slanting on middle, Hendricks whacks it flat and over square leg for a biggie.

SIX! LAUNCHED! Serves it short and just wide of off. Hendricks pulls it late and over fine leg for a biggie. Played late enough to pick the pace.

On a length and on off, Rassie van der Dussen knocks it to mid off and gets underway with a run.

Follows Reeza Hendricks on the leg side with a length ball, this is hit to square leg for one.

This is full and outside off, Reeza Hendricks strokes it to mid off.

Rauf starts with a length ball on middle, Reeza Hendricks punches it to mid on.

Rassie van der Dussen is the new man in.

OUT! GONE! Oh, it hurries onto him! Bangs it short and into the surface, on middle and Breetzke tries to keep his pull shot down but it takes the top edge and flies to mid on where Shaheen Afridi takes it. Could have gone full fledged rather than trying to play along the ground.

Jahandad Khan showing his skills! Comes up with the variation of slower ball and digs it into the surface, outside off, Breetzke fails to hit it away.

SHARP SINGLE! Length ball, outside off, Reeza Hendricks taps it to cover for a single. The fielder has a shy but misses.

Bowls the slower one, length and outside off. Reeza Hendricks has a poke at it but misses.

Touch fuller and around off, Breetzke pushes it wide of covers and runs across.

FOUR! Three boundaries in a row! Very full and on middle, Breetzke makes room and hammers it down past Khan and it races to the ropes in no time.

FOUR! 10 runs off the over! Plays it wider this time! A length ball, around off, Reeza Hendricks lofts it over covers and it rolls to the fence again.

FOUR! Such a clean shot! A good length ball, outside off, nothing wrong with the delivery. Reeza Hendricks hits it through the line and over extra cover for a boundary.

Short of a length and on off, Reeza Hendricks looks to pull but mistimes it to mid-wicket.

Length ball on off, Breetzke drops it to cover for one more.

Shaheen Afridi fires in a full ball, outside off, angled away. Breetzke looks to drive but gets beaten on the inside edge.

This is full and on off, Reeza Hendricks punches it to cover for a quick single.

SIX! That's one way to get off the mark! Khan angles it away and gives a lot of width outside off. Breetzke slashes it over sweeper cover and it goes all the way.

Another dot! Not the ideal start while chasing above 200! A hard length delivery on middle, Breetzke blocks it to cover.

This is full and on leg, Breetzke turns it with soft hands to mid-wicket.

Bowls a low full toss, dipping around off, Breetzke drives it firmly but straight to cover.

Matthew Breetzke will bat now.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Jahandad Khan strikes first! Pitched up, outside off, it was there to drive but Rickelton doesn't time well, edges his drive to the keeper, Khan makes no mistake.

Rickelton is off the mark! Bowls it very full and outside off, Rickelton knocks it to deep point for a couple more.

Jahandad Khan to bowl now.

FOUR! South Africa are underway! Touch fuller and outside off, Reeza Hendricks drives it through cover-point and it races to the fence.

Five dots in a row to start! Serves it full and just around off. Reeza Hendricks looks to drive but plays off the inner half of the bat to square leg.

A good length ball, around off, Reeza Hendricks taps it in front of point.

Well bowled! A yorker, right in the blockhole. Reeza Hendricks blocks it out well.

Was that pitching outside leg? A huge appeal for LBW but turned down! Very full and on middle and leg. Reeza Hendricks fails to flick it away. Yup, well outside the line.

Shaheen Afridi dishes out a full ball way outside off, Reeza Hendricks leaves it.

Back of a length around off, Abbas Afridi goes for the slog but gets it off the inside towards silly mid on for one. Pakistan ends up at 206 for 5 after 20 overs.

FOUR! Pitched up around off, Abbas Afridi swings and gets an outside edge flying over short third for a boundary. Saim Ayub is starved os strike in the entire final over and he barring any extra will stay on the other end not out on 98.

Bumper, around off, Abbas Afridi swings and misses. Saim Ayub misses a chance to get back on strike as he doesn't go for the run.

SIX! First ball and this has been hammered away for six. Pitched up around middle and off, Abbas Afridi lofts this up and over the long off fence for a huge six. An absolute smasher first up from Abbas Afridi. 200 comes up for Pakistan.

Abbas Afridi walks out next.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Aims for the yorker, misses it not by much, flicks it straight to Rassie van der Dussen at wide long on for a straight-forward catch.

FOUR! On a length around middle and off, Irfan Khan moves across and ramps this up and over short fine leg for four runs. An excellent start to the final over from Irfan Khan.

Tossed up on the pads, Irfan Khan tucks this away towards fine leg for one.

FOUR! Fuller on the pads, Irfan Khan flicks this and finds the fence this time to the right of the deep square fielder for a boundary.

SIX! Irfan finds the middle of his bat this time. Fuller on the pads, Irfan Khan slogs this up and over the deep mid-wicket region for a massive hit for six runs. Irfan Khan is capable of exactly this and this is why promoting Shaheen Afridi ahead of him in the first game raised eyebrows.

DROPPED! Saim has been dropped again. Full toss and leg, Saim Ayub slogs this towards long on and takes one. This should've been an easy take for the fielder.

Full and wide on off, Saim Ayub hammers this towards wide long off and calls for two straightaway. A poor throw allows the batters to take two comfortably.

Firing it in on the pads, Saim Ayub tucks this towards mid-wicket but doesn't take a run for it.

Full and wide outside off, Irfan Khan pre-meditates and moves in, scoops this over short fine leg and runs two. Saim Ayub wasn't keen on the second but eventually takes it.

Slower one, yorker on leg, Saim Ayub gets it away towards leg and runs one.

WIDE! Hattrick of wides and the aggressive nature of Saim Ayub has caused this. Fuller down the leg, Saim Ayub attempts the flick this time but misses. Wided.

WIDE! Dear me, Another one down the leg, Saim Ayub leaves it. Wided.

WIDE! It's been extras galore as well from South Africa. Bumper, way too high. Saim Ayub leaves it. Wided.

On a length around middle and leg, Irfan Khan smashes this towards deep mid-wicket for one.

SIX! HAMMERED AWAY FOR SIX RUNS! On a length around middle and leg, Irfan Khan slogs this and gets plenty off it. The ball sails over the fence for six runs towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Full and wide down the leg, Saim Ayub flicks this towards deep backward square for one.

WIDE! Good length wide down the leg again. Saim Ayub misses. Wided.

FOUR! INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE! Knuckle ball, around leg, Saim Ayub gets low on his knee and ramps this behind the stumps and in-between short fine and the keeper for four runs. Saim Ayub moves into 90s.

Good length on off, Saim Ayub punches this towards sweeper cover for a single.

SIX! AWAY SHE GOES FOR SIX! Full toss on off, Saim Ayub slogs this up and over the ropes towards the deep mid-wicket region for six runs. A 91m long hit for six. Saim Ayub moves to 88 off just 50 balls.

NO BALL! Bumper way too high, called no ball for height. Saim Ayub leaves it. A free hit, with no option of bouncer left, Trouble for Kwena Maphaka.

WIDE! Full and way too wide down the leg, Saim Ayub misses the flick. Wided.

Back of a length, angling away from Irfan. The batter cuts this towards deep third on the bounce for one.

Good length on off, Saim Ayub punches this towards off for one.

SIX! HIGH AND HANDSOME! Short-pitched, around off, Saim Ayub picks it up and pulls this on the banks beyond the ropes for a biggie towards the deep mid-wicket region.

FOUR! Saim Ayub is aiming for that three-figure mark. Juicy half-volley outside off, Saim Ayub cracks this up and over Kwena Maphaka for a boundary down to long off. This wasn't hit right off the middle from Saim Ayub but he manages to muscles this to the fence.

WIDE! On a length wide outside off, Saim Ayub swings and misses. Wided.

Short but closer to off, Irfan Khan hops back and smashes this towards cover for no run. An awkward bounce and Ryan Rickelton gets hit right under the grill on the side of his neck. A painful stop for Ryan Rickelton.

Floated on the pads, Irfan Khan moves across and dabs this towards short third for no run.

Fuller on the pads, Irfan Khan pushes this away but finds the fielder.

Fuller on the pads, Saim Ayub flicks this towards short fine leg for no run.

Short and on the pads, Saim Ayub slaps this slightly towards the wide long on fielder and Reeza Hendricks does well to rally it back to his covering deep mid-wicket fielder only to keep it down to a couple.

FOUR! Saim Ayub continues to find the fence with ease. Short of a length around leg, Saim Ayub hops back and smashes this through the mid-wicket region for a boundary. The deep mid-wicket fielder puts in a diving effort to his right but fails to get anywhere close to it.

Good length outside off, Irfan Khan goes for the drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads for no run.

FOUR! A great start for Irfan Khan. Back of a length outside off, Irfan Khan gets on top of it and punches this behind point for a boundary. Pierced the gap on off with precision did Irfan.

WIDE! Bumper, down the leg, Irfan Khan thinks of the hook but decides not to go for it. Wided.

Good length around off, Saim Ayub smashes this through cover for a single.

Good length on the pads, Irfan Khan flicks this through square leg for a single.

Good length around off, Irfan Khan pushes this towards off for no run.

Irfan Khan walks out next.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Second on debut for the debutant. Good length, on top of off, Tayyab Tahir looks to tuck this away on leg but closes the bat face early. Gets a leading edge straight back to the bowler for a simple catch.

Short of a length around off, Tayyab Tahir punches this off his front foot for a single.

Fuller around off, Saim Ayub lofts this over the bowler towards long on for one.

Fuller on off, Tayyab Tahir pushes this away for a single.

Fuller around the pads, Tayyab Tahir smashes this towards deep mid-wicket and runs the first easy. Saim Ayub sees a window for the second and asks Tayyab to come back. TT acknowledges and comes back but isn't at his smoothest. A good throw right at the stumps and Ryan Rickelton removes the bails and appeals. The TV replay shows Tayyab Tahir just managed to get inside his crease and is safe to continue.

IS THAT OUT? No, is the answer. Tayyab Tahir stretches at his fullest and survives.

Fuller around off, Saim Ayub pushes this away for one.

Short of a length around off, Tabraiz Shamsi smashes this off his back foot off the inside off his bat towards cover for a single.

On a length around off, Saim Ayub drives this towards off for no run

Good length around off, Tayyab Tahir guides this towards third man region for one.

Tayyab Tahir walks out next.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! On a length wide of off, Usman Khan swings and aims towards leg but gets an outside edge straight to Kwena Maphaka at third man region for his dismissal.

Yorker on leg, Saim Ayub tucks this towards leg and runs one.

WIDE! Bumper, way too high, Saim Ayub leaves it. Wided.

On a length around off, Saim Ayub punches this straight towards extra cover for no run.

WIDE! Good length way too wide of off, Saim Ayub slashes but misses. Wided.

Good length around the pads, Usman Khan nudges this through square for one.

FOUR! Driven through cover for four. Tossed up around off, Saim Ayub gets right on top of it and drives this all along through cover for four runs. Saim Ayub holds the key for Pakistan here. If Saim stays till the 20th over Pakistan after a long while will touch 200 in T20I it seems.

Short and wide outside off, Usman Khan cuts this through point for a single.

Fuller on off, Usman Khan drives this towards cover for no run.

Short and wide outside off, Saim Ayub looks for the square drive but thumps this through cover for one.

Fuller around off, Usman Khan pushes this away for one.

Usman Khan walks out next.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Fuller around middle and leg, Babar Azam slogs this and looks to hit this towards cow corner but manages to find Donovan Ferreira at long on for his dismissal.

13 coming off the Peter over as Babar Azam flicks this fuller one for a single towards deep square.

Short of a length around off, Babar Azam cuts this toward point for no run.

Tossed up on the pads, Saim Ayub tucks this away for one.

SIX! FIFTY FOR SAIM! Smashed this over the ropes for six. Fuller around the pads, Saim Ayub slog sweeps this over the fielder at deep mid-wicket region for a massive six.

FOUR! Short of a length around leg, Saim Ayub slogs this towards the left of deep mid-wicket region for four. Nqabayomzi Peter is not having a good outing so far.

Fuller on off, Babar Azam drives this through cover for one.

Time for a drinks break! Pakistan are off to a flying start and Saim Ayub and Babar Azam will look to step up on the accelerator from here on. Not that they were playing slow so far but they will be looking to shift more gears.

Tossed up on off, Saim Ayub drives this to cover for no run.

Short and wide outside off, Babar Azam cuts this towards sweeper cover for one.

Fuller on the pads, Saim Ayub flicks this through mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Half-tracker, around leg, Saim Ayub rocks back and pulls this flat towards the vacant space at deep square for a boundary. Saim looks set for a big one at Centurion.

Floated, outside off. Saim Ayub goes for the drive but gets it off the outside towards point for no run.

Short of a length around off, Babar Azam punches this to sweeper cover for one.

Quicker and flatter around off, pushes this back to the bowler's left for no run.

Tossed up on the pads, Babar Azam flicks this towards the deep mid-wicket region for a single.

TWO WIDES! Darted way too wide of off, Ryan Rickelton yet again misses it and the batter take an extra here.

FOUR! CLEVER FROM SAIM! Low full toss around off, Saim Ayub opens the face of his bat and slices this wide to the left of backward point and the ball races away for four.

Fuller around off, Babar Azam tucks this towards leg for one.

TWO WIDES! Full and wide outside off, way too wide. Ryan Rickelton fails to catch this clean and the batter run an extra here.

SIX! SAIM'S VERY OWN NO-LOOK IS OUT! Tossed up, in the slot of Saim Ayub and the youngster did not let it go unpunished. Saim Ayub slog sweeps this up and over the roof towards the deep mid-wicket region for a big six. Saim Ayub doesn't bother looking at it.

Darted around the pads, Babar Azam flicks this towards deep backward square for one.

That stayed low and was in the line of stumps as well. Babar Azam slaps this away towards deep square for a single.

Short of a length around off, Babar Azam smashes this into the surface and towards cow corner for a couple.

FOUR! Peter is struggling for length and Babar is loving every single bit of it. Short and wide outside off, Babar Azam cuts this off his back foot and gets it away through backward point for four runs.

Quicker and flatter around off, Saim Ayub slogs this towards deep mid-wicket region for a single.

Peter gets away this time. Half-tracker yet again, around pads, Babar Azam swivels and smashes this towards deep square one.

SIX! Babar Azam greets the youngster with a huge six. Babar could have gone to the dug-out, had a snack, walked out and still smashed this away for six, it was that short. Short of a length around leg, Babar Azam uses the depth of the crease, hops back and smashes this up and over the deep mid-wicket region for a huge six. An absolute gift for a batter of Babar Azam's quality.

Touch fuller here, around off, Babar Azam cuts this towards deep third for a single.

Back of a length around off, Babar Azam punches this off his back foot towards backward point for no run.

A bumper, around leg, Babar Azam goes for the hook but misses. Ryan Rickelton collects it and appeals out of hope for a caught behind but umpire turns it down.

Good length on off, Saim Ayub punches this towards cover for one.

FOUR! Now that's more like it. A bit of footwork this time and Saim Ayub smashes a similar delivery as the previous one away for four in-between point and the sweeper.

Short and wide outside off, Saim Ayub goes hard at it but gets it off the toe end towards point for no run.

Good length around middle and leg, Saim Ayub chops it off the inside towards short fine and takes a single. Pakistan ends the Power Play at 45 for 1.

WIDE! Good length wide down the leg, Saim Ayub misses the flick. Wided.

FOUR! Gets it away of Kwena Maphaka at short fine leg and it races away for four. On a length around the pads, Saim Ayub flicks this wide to the left of Kwena Maphaka and gets a boundary to his tally.

Short-pitched, pace on this time, Saim Ayub moves in and looks for the hook behind short third but misses out. Saim Ayub is in the middle of some chin music in this game it feels.

Slower one, pitched short, angling away from the batter. Saim Ayub leans back and looks for the upper-cut but misses.

Pitched-up around the pads, Saim Ayub flicks this towards mid-wicket for no run.

Short and wide outside off, Babar Azam cuts this towards deep third for one.

Short-pitched, outside off, Saim Ayub sways away from this as well.

Some venom from Kwena Maphaka. Bouncer, around the badge on the helmet of Saim Ayub. The batter ducks down. Some eyeballs from the young pacer.

Good length around off, Saim Ayub guides this straight to short third for no run.

FOUR! WOW! That's a shot and a half from Saim Ayub. Pitched up around off, Saim Ayub gets right on top of it and drives this through cover for four runs. All the fielder were left stationed at their places.

FOUR! CRUNCHED! Good length around off, Saim Ayub takes a good stride right in front and smashes this all along the carpet through cover for a boundary this time. Excellent signs for Pakistan as Saim Ayub can run riots in no time.

SIX! Saim Ayub goes big this time. Pitched-up around the pads, Saim Ayub walks in and flicks this up and over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. A Saim special.

FOUR! A lot of conviction behind this cover drive from Babar Azam. Good length around off, Babar Azam gets right on top of it and drives this to the left of a diving Heinrich Klaasen at mid off for a boundary.

FOUR! EDGED BUT AWAY FOR FOUR! Good length around off, Babar Azam looks to poke at it, gets an outside edge and it sprays past the keeper's right for a boundary. Babar Azam gets a much-needed stroke of luck.

Babar Azam walks out next.

OUT! RASSIE TAKES A STUNNER! Short-pitched, around off, Mohammad Rizwan as he often does, looks to hit only towards leg and swings. Gets it off the top edge, wide to the left of Rassie van der Dussen at deep square. Rassie van der Dussen runs to his left and puts in a diving effort right near the fence to take a brilliant catch.

On a length around middle and leg, Saim Ayub flicks this towards deep square for a single here.

Pitched-up on off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes this towards the left of mid off and takes one.

An ugly swing looking to hit a ball at the sixth stump line towards leg has Rizwan down and out here.

DROPPED! Saim Ayub gets a life early on. Fuller, around off, Saim Ayub smashes hard and gets it dropping towards Dayyaan Galiem at cover-point. The debutant fails to pouch this one and Saim Ayub gets a lifeline.

Too full, around off, Saim Ayub smashes this on the bounce towards cover-point for no run.

Tossed up around off, Mohammad Rizwan flicks this towards long on for a single and brings Saim on strike.

Fuller and quicker around off, Mohammad Rizwan punches this straight back to the bowler.

Short of a length around off, Mohammad Rizwan defends this one.

FOUR! Rizwan loves an offie, he surely does. Tossed up around middle and off, Mohammad Rizwan comes inside the line of it and dabs this wide to the right of short fine leg for four.

WIDE! Fuller, wide down the leg, Mohammad Rizwan goes for the sweep but misses. Wided.

The extra pace of Kwena Maphaka has rattled both these openers. Good length around off, Saim Ayub blocks this one but in an unconvincing manner, away from his body.

Back of a length, around off, Mohammad Rizwan looks to block this one but gets and inside edge onto the pads towards off for one.

Short-pitched, angling into the batter, Saim Ayub goes for the pull but gets it off the toe end and just beyond mid-wicket for a single.

SPICY! Maphaka comes nasty at Rizwan. Short-pitched around off, catches Rizwan by surprise. Mohammad Rizwan gets it away towards the third man region for a single.

Good length around middle and leg, Saim Ayub drills this towards long on and runs a single. Saim Ayub has been timing it nicely so far.

Full and wide, width on off, Mohammad Rizwan slashes hard and gets it away towards deep third for a single.

Kwena Maphaka will bowl from the other end.

Back of a length around off, Saim Ayub punches this towards cover for no run. A good start for the debutant with the ball as he gives away just three runs.

Nice and straight from Saim but straight back at the stumps on the other end. Good length around off, Saim Ayub presents a full face of his bat and thumps this straight back at the stumps on the other end for no run.

On a length around the pads, Mohammad Rizwan nudges this towards deep mid-wicket region for a single.

A bit of shape away from Rizwan here from Dayyaan Galiem. Pitched-up around off, shaping away from the right-hander, Mohammad Rizwan plays this off-drives but Dayyaan Galiem gets low and fields this to save a certain boundary.

Both openers are up and running. Good length around the pads, Saim Ayub flicks this towards the left of deep backward square for a single as well.

Pakistan and Mohammad Rizwan are up and running. On a length wide of off, Mohammad Rizwan pushes this in front fo mid off and runs a quick single.

We are all set for play to begin. The umpires have made their way to the middle followed by the players of South Africa led by Heinrich Klaasen. A change right at the top as Babar Azam is dropped down the order with Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan walking out as the openers for Pakistan. For South Africa, the debutant Dayyaan Galiem will bowl the first over of the contest.

The skipper of South Africa, Heinrich Klaasen says it is a great venue for cricket. Adds that they are not bothered by bowling first as it is a good track to bat on and would remain the same throughout. Mentions that they have a debutant in Dayyaan Galiem. Informs that Ryan Rickelton comes in and David Miller misses out to a niggle. Andile Simelane misses out as well.

The skipper of Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan says the history of this ground is what has forced us to bat first. Says that they did well in Power Play in the previous game but made a few mistakes. Mentions that they are enjoying their time in South Africa and are looking forward to this. Informs that they have one change for this game with Sufiyan Muqeem replaced by Jahandad Khan.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (C)(WK), Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Dayyaan Galiem, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Ottneil Baartman.

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Mohammad Rizwan (C)(WK), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Jahandad Khan (replaces Sufiyan Muqeem), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

TOSS - The coin has landed in favor of Pakistan and their skipper Mohammad Rizwan has opted to BAT first.

Pakistan has already named their playing XI for the 2nd T20I, making one change from the previous lineup. Jahandad Khan comes into the team, replacing Sufiyan Muqeem.

Pakistan's impressive start with the ball ultimately went unrewarded, as they failed to build on the momentum. The only notable exception in their batting lineup was Mohammad Rizwan, who scored a valiant 74. However, Pakistan's inability to maximize its Power Play remains a concern, with Rizwan and Babar Azam struggling to provide a strong foundation at the top of the order. Furthermore, Pakistan's team management has some introspection to do, particularly concerning their batting strategy. The decision to send Shaheen Afridi ahead of Irfan Khan in the previous game has raised eyebrows, as Irfan is typically utilized as a finisher. This tactical misstep is an area for improvement as Pakistan seeks to level the series. With the series on the line for the visitors, can Pakistan bounce back and take the series to a decider with all to play for or will the hosts clinch this series with a win at Centurion? Let's find out. Toss and team updates in a bit.

The first T20I was lit up by David Miller's breathtaking 82, while George Linde's all-round brilliance proved to be the decisive factor. Miller's explosive innings swung the momentum in South Africa's favor. Linde, meanwhile, chipped in with a quickfire 48 and then claimed 4 crucial wickets to seal the victory for the hosts. One area of concern for the hosts remains runs at the top.

Hello and welcome to all our viewers. The stage is now set for a thrilling second T20I as South Africa and Pakistan face off again. The hosts will be eager to win the series, while Pakistan will be determined to level the series and take it to a decider.

... MATCHDAY ...

After a thrilling opening game in Durban, the action in the three-match T20I series between South Africa and Pakistan now moves to the picturesque SuperSport Park in Centurion. If the first match was any indication, fans are in for another exhilarating contest filled with high-intensity cricket. The hosts hold a 1-0 lead, but their victory came after a dramatic top-order collapse, showcasing both their vulnerabilities and resilience. South Africa’s savior in the first game was their veteran batter, who smashed a breathtaking 82 off just 40 balls to rescue his team. George Linde added fireworks at the death, and his contributions with both bat and ball were vital. However, the Proteas know they cannot rely on individual brilliance alone. Players like Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen need to step up at the top, while Heinrich Klaasen, one of the cleanest hitters in world cricket, will aim to unleash his firepower. On the bowling front, the young Kwena Maphaka showed immense composure, delivering the last over under a bit of pressure to seal the win. Ottneil Baartman and Andile Simelane also impressed with their variations. Though South Africa might stick to their winning combination, they have game-changers like Ryan Rickelton, Anrich Nortje, and Tabraiz Shamsi waiting in the wings. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be determined to bounce back. They had their moments in the first game but failed to capitalize on key opportunities. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan, their most consistent batter, was once again solid at the top, while Saim Ayub continued his good form from the Zimbabwe series. However, the lack of runs from Babar Azam is a concern, and the middle order, including Usman Khan and Tayyab Tahir, must take more responsibility. Bowling has always been Pakistan’s strength, and with Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abbas Afridi leading the pace attack, they have the firepower to trouble any batting lineup. Consistency, however, will be key, as will adapting to the conditions. Sufiyan Muqeem, their standout spinner, has been in sensational form and will look to replicate his heroics from the Zimbabwe series. With both teams boasting immense talent, the stage is set for a high-stakes clash. Will the Proteas capitalize on their momentum to seal the series in front of their home crowd? Or will the Men in Green rise to the occasion and force a decider? The answers await at SuperSport Park. Let's wait and watch as it promises to be an electrifying encounter!