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SA VS PAK

3rd T20I, 1-Nov-2025

139/9 20.0 oversRun Rate: 6.95
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140/6 19.0 overs Run Rate: 7.37
Pakistan beat South Africa by 4 wickets
South Africa First Innings
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Corbin Bosch(30 | 23)*
Ottneil Baartman(0 | 2)
F Ashraf|4|0|28|2
019.819.6: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, Dot to end! A slower length delivery, outside off. Corbin Bosch slashes his blade and misses. South Africa end with 139 on the board.
8 Over | Run: 139/9 | Run Rate: 6.95
219.719.5: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, Bowls it too full and on middle, no pace and Corbin Bosch attempts the reverse sweep. Slices it over short third man and the fielder runs back to save a couple. 
219.619.4: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, This is full and outside off, Corbin Bosch steps across and drills it to long on, towards Babar Azam for a couple.
019.519.4: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, Wide! Bowls short but again over the tramline, left alone. 
019.419.4: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, Wide! Tries the slower one but bowls over the tramline, wided.
419.319.3: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, FOUR! That is why he denied the run! Shorter again, lands around off. Corbin Bosch pulls with a lot of power to deep mid-wicket, past the diving fielder for a boundary.
019.219.2: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, DOT! Short in length and on off, slower delivery. Corbin Bosch pulls it to deep mid-wicket and denies the run.
419.119.1: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, FOUR! Boundary to start the final over! Short of a length and outside off. Corbin Bosch flat bats it over the bowler and to the long off fence. 
018.618.6: Shaheen Afridi to Ottneil Baartman, Shaheen Afridi attacks the stumps with a fuller delivery, Ottneil Baartman punches it on the off side. Corbin Bosch has one over now. How many can he score?
6 Over | Run: 125/9 | Run Rate: 6.58
018.518.5: Shaheen Afridi to Ottneil Baartman, On a good length and on middle, Ottneil Baartman plays it back to the bowler.
018.418.4: Shaheen Afridi to Lizaad Williams, OUT! TAKEN! Excellent from Afridi! Bangs it short and follows Williams on the leg side who backs away and hangs his bat out, balloons it over to deep square leg where Mohammad Nawaz runs in and dives to hold onto it. 
218.318.3: Shaheen Afridi to Lizaad Williams, A slower delivery into the surface. Lizaad Williams slices his shot to square leg where it lands safely. The fielder runs in from deep and throws it wildly. An easy couple.
118.218.2: Shaheen Afridi to Corbin Bosch, Slightly short and on off, Corbin Bosch hits it to long on for a single.
118.118.1: Shaheen Afridi to Lizaad Williams, Risky single but Corbin Bosch gets on the strike! A full toss on off, Williams punches it to mid off and runs across. Salman Agha picks and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
117.617.6: Salman Mirza to Lizaad Williams, Serves a juicy full toss on middle, Williams punches it to the right of long on for a single.
6 Over | Run: 121/8 | Run Rate: 6.72
117.517.5: Salman Mirza to Corbin Bosch, Salman Mirza pushes it full and just outside off, Williams plays it through cover for a single.
117.417.4: Salman Mirza to Lizaad Williams, A slower length ball, outside off, Williams punches it to covers for a single.
017.317.3: Salman Mirza to Andile Simelane, OUT! TAKEN! Salman Mirza gets a wicket too. Shorter and climbs onto the batter, this is around off, Andile Simelane pulls but gets a thick top edge to deep backward square leg where Shaheen Afridi holds onto it.
117.217.2: Salman Mirza to Corbin Bosch, On a good length and outside off, Corbin Bosch crunches it through cover for a single
217.117.1: Salman Mirza to Corbin Bosch, A low full toss angling on middle, drilled to long on for a couple of runs. 
116.616.6: Usman Tariq to Corbin Bosch, Very full and way outside off, Corbin Bosch hits it to deep point for a single. Usman Tariq ends his spell with a couple of wickets. 
6 Over | Run: 115/7 | Run Rate: 6.76
116.516.5: Usman Tariq to Andile Simelane, A slingy action, bowls wide of off, Andile Simelane slaps it past cover for a single.
216.416.4: Usman Tariq to Andile Simelane, Flighted full and on middle, Andile Simelane chips it over Usman Tariq and to long off for a brace.
116.316.3: Usman Tariq to Corbin Bosch, Slower length delivery on middle, Corbin Bosch punches it to long on for a single.
116.216.2: Usman Tariq to Andile Simelane, This one holds a bit into the surface, on leg, Andile Simelane works it to square leg for a single.
116.116.1: Usman Tariq to Corbin Bosch, Shorter delivery, outside off, Corbin Bosch cuts it hrough covers for a single.
615.615.6: Shaheen Afridi to Andile Simelane, SIX! SOLID! Pitches it up, outside off and angled away. Andile Simelane lofts it cleanly over extra cover for a biggie. 
6 Over | Run: 108/7 | Run Rate: 6.75
115.515.5: Shaheen Afridi to Corbin Bosch, Short in length and on middle, Corbin Bosch pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
215.415.4: Shaheen Afridi to Corbin Bosch, Keeps it full and on middle and leg. Corbin Bosch tucks with soft hands to mid-wicket and takes a brace.
115.315.3: Shaheen Afridi to Andile Simelane, This is full and outside off, Andile Simelane hits it to deep cover for a single.
115.215.2: Shaheen Afridi to Corbin Bosch, A length delivery on middle, Corbin Bosch tucks it to square leg for a single.
115.115.1: Shaheen Afridi to Andile Simelane, On a length and on middle, Andile Simelane nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
114.714.6: Usman Tariq to Andile Simelane, Bowls it well outside off, Andile Simelane punches it to deep cover for a single.
7 Over | Run: 96/7 | Run Rate: 6.40
014.614.5: Usman Tariq to Andile Simelane, Flatter delivery, slower in the air on off, Andile Simelane blocks it to cover.
014.514.4: Usman Tariq to Andile Simelane, Tossed up on middle, Andile Simelane blocks it out.
014.414.3: Usman Tariq to Reeza Hendricks, OUT! GONE! Reeza Hendricks goes and with that the hopes for anything around 150 as well. Too full and on middle, skids a bit and Reeza Hendricks tries to slog-sweep, hits it to the left of Hasan Nawaz at deep square leg who takes a simple catch. 
114.314.2: Usman Tariq to Corbin Bosch, Tossed up on middle, flicked to mid-wicket for a single
014.214.2: Usman Tariq to Corbin Bosch, Wide! Short and wide of off, spinning away, Corbin Bosch swings and misses.
114.114.1: Usman Tariq to Reeza Hendricks, Drops it full and outside off, Reeza Hendricks hits it down to long off for a single.
113.613.6: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, A single to end the over as Reeza Hendricks plays it to long on.
6 Over | Run: 92/6 | Run Rate: 6.57
413.513.5: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, FOUR! Welcome boundary! Faheem Ashraf goes full and bowls it outside off, Reeza Hendricks slashes his blade and edges it over short third man for a boundary.
213.413.4: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, Keeps it short and on leg, Reeza Hendricks pulls it behind square on the leg side for a couple more.
213.313.3: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, Short in length and around off, Reeza Hendricks pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
113.213.2: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, Length delivery, around off, slower delivery. Corbin Bosch looks to punch but gets an inside edge to fine leg for a single.
013.113.1: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, A good length delivery, around off, Corbin Bosch defends it out.
012.612.6: Saim Ayub to Reeza Hendricks, Flatter delivery, outside off, spinning away. Reeza Hendricks looks to cut but outside edges it to short third man.
6 Over | Run: 82/6 | Run Rate: 6.31
112.512.5: Saim Ayub to Corbin Bosch, Tossed up, outside off. Corbin Bosch strokes it to sweeper cover for a single.
112.412.4: Saim Ayub to Reeza Hendricks, Shorter delivery on middle, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
112.312.3: Saim Ayub to Corbin Bosch, A single now as Corbin Bosch drives it down to long off for a single.
112.212.2: Saim Ayub to Reeza Hendricks, Touch short and on middle, Reeza Hendricks tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
112.112.1: Saim Ayub to Corbin Bosch, FLatter and on middle, Corbin Bosch works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
111.611.6: Faheem Ashraf to Corbin Bosch, Short of a good length and outside off, Corbin Bosch punches it to cover for a single.
6 Over | Run: 77/6 | Run Rate: 6.42
011.511.5: Faheem Ashraf to George Linde, OUT! GONE! Another one bites the dust! What is going on? Short of a length and around off, not much pace behind it once again. George Linde hops and pulls it straight to Hasan Nawaz at short mid-wicket. Hat trick delivery loading...
011.411.4: Faheem Ashraf to Donovan Ferreira, OUT! TAKEN! Faheem Ashraf finds the breakthrough! A slower length delivery, wide outside off. Donovan Ferreira tries to power but fails to do so, hits it straight to Salman Agha at mid off. Much needed breakthrough.
111.311.3: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, Length ball, outside off, Reeza Hendricks cuts it through covers for a single.
011.211.2: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, Almost had him! Touch fuller and skidding around off, Reeza Hendricks leans and pushes it back to Faheem Ashraf who picks up on a bounce in his followthrough. 
011.111.1: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, Faheem Ashraf bowls it full and around off, Reeza Hendricks pushes it to cover.
010.710.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Much fuller, on off, Donovan Ferreira pushes it to cover.
7 Over | Run: 75/4 | Run Rate: 6.82
610.610.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, SIX! Up and over! Flatter, outside off, Donovan Ferreira reaches out to it and clatters it over extra cover for a biggie.
010.510.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
210.410.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Short, on leg, Donovan Ferreira pulls it to mid-wicket for a brace. The fielder makes a direct hit at the bowlers end but Reeza Hendricks had made it in safely.
010.310.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Too full, on off, Donovan Ferreira pushes it to mid off.
410.210.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, FOUR! Excellent from Donovan Ferreira! Fuller, on middle and leg, Donovan Ferreira picks it well and flicks it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.
610.110.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, SIX! They will look to gear up now! Flatter, on off, Donovan Ferreira takes a step forward and plunders it downtown for a biggie.
19.69.6: Usman Tariq to Donovan Ferreira, Quicker, on leg, Donovan Ferreira tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6 Over | Run: 56/4 | Run Rate: 5.60
19.59.5: Usman Tariq to Reeza Hendricks, Short, on off, Reeza Hendricks pushes it to mid on for one more.
19.49.4: Usman Tariq to Donovan Ferreira, Flatter, on off, Donovan Ferreira knocks it down the ground for a single.
29.39.3: Usman Tariq to Donovan Ferreira, A low full toss, on leg, Donovan Ferreira flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
69.29.2: Usman Tariq to Donovan Ferreira, SIX! Massive from Donovan Ferreira! A half tracker that sits up to be hit, Donovan Ferreira gets down on one knee and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
09.19.1: Usman Tariq to Donovan Ferreira, Short, on off, Donovan Ferreira pushes it to mid off.
08.68.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Reeza Hendricks, Short, on off, Reeza Hendricks punches it to cover.
6 Over | Run: 45/4 | Run Rate: 5.00
28.58.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Reeza Hendricks, Flatter, on leg, Reeza Hendricks tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
18.48.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Too full, on leg, Donovan Ferreira flicks it to square leg for a single.
08.38.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Short, on off, Donovan Ferreira pushes it to mid off.
08.28.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, OUT! TIMBER! Mohammad Nawaz strikes. Flatter, on off, with a hint of turn. Matthew Breetzke leans on and looks to block it but misses it completely as the ball rattles over the stumps. South Africa in a spot of bother.
18.18.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Reeza Hendricks, Flatter, on leg, Reeza Hendricks flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
07.77.6: Usman Tariq to Matthew Breetzke, Short, on off, Matthew Breetzke pushes it to mid off.
7 Over | Run: 41/3 | Run Rate: 5.13
07.67.6: Usman Tariq to Matthew Breetzke, Wide! Down the leg side, Matthew Breetzke moves forward and looks to flick it but misses. The keeper collects it and whips the bails off but Matthew Breetzke had made it in safely. 
17.57.5: Usman Tariq to Reeza Hendricks, Short, on off, Reeza Hendricks looks to punch it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards short fine. They collect a single.
17.47.4: Usman Tariq to Matthew Breetzke, Short, on off, Matthew Breetzke punches it to cover for a single.
07.37.3: Usman Tariq to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter, on middle and leg, Matthew Breetzke looks to block it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
07.27.2: Usman Tariq to Dewald Brevis, OUT! TAKEN! Usman Tariq gets a wicket in his very first over! Short, on off, Dewald Brevis goes deep in his crease and looks to pull it. Gets a top edge as the ball lobs in the air towards mid on. Babar Azam runs forward and takes a good catch.
17.17.1: Usman Tariq to Reeza Hendricks, Short, on off, Reeza Hendricks slaps it through cover for a single.
66.66.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Dewald Brevis, SIX! Two sixes in this over! Short, on middle, Dewald Brevis goes deep in his crease and powers it over cow corner for a bigge.
6 Over | Run: 37/2 | Run Rate: 5.29
16.56.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Reeza Hendricks, Keeps it on off, Reeza Hendricks taps it to mid off for one more.
16.46.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Dewald Brevis, Short, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it to mid off for one.
66.36.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Dewald Brevis, SIX! Dewald Brevis finally breaks the shackles! Flatter, on off, Dewald Brevis takes a step forward and plunders it downtown for a biggie.
06.26.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Dewald Brevis, Short, on off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to mid off.
16.16.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Reeza Hendricks, Short, on off, Reeza Hendricks punches it to cover for a single.
05.65.6: Salman Mirza to Dewald Brevis, Short, on off, Dewald Brevis looks to pull it but misses. Gets his glove as the ball lobs over the right of the keeper and lands safely at short third. Dot.
6 Over | Run: 22/2 | Run Rate: 3.67
15.55.5: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Slower one, on leg, Reeza Hendricks flicks it to backward square leg for a single.
15.45.4: Salman Mirza to Dewald Brevis, Keeps it full and on off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to mid on for a single.
15.35.3: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Much fuller, on off, Hendricks pushes it to mid off for a quick single. The fielder makes a direct hit at the strikers end. The umpire checks and it shows that Brevis was safely in.
05.25.2: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Back of a length, just outside off, Reeza Hendricks looks to pull it but misses.
15.15.1: Salman Mirza to Dewald Brevis, On a length, on leg, Dewald Brevis flicks it to short fine. Reeza Hendricks runs for a single but Dewald Brevis. The fielder throws it to the bowler who fails to collect the ball as Dewald Brevis makes safely to the other end. 
04.64.6: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, Slower one, outside off, Reeza Hendricks tries to pull it but misses. This is a brilliant start from Pakistan so far.
6 Over | Run: 18/2 | Run Rate: 3.60
14.54.5: Faheem Ashraf to Dewald Brevis, Keeps it outside off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to cover for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowlers end but misses.
04.44.4: Faheem Ashraf to Dewald Brevis, Hard length, outside off, Dewald Brevis shoulder arms at it. 
04.34.3: Faheem Ashraf to Dewald Brevis, Length again, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it to cover.
14.24.2: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, Slower one, outside off, Reeza Hendricks looks to punch it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards backward square leg. They collect a single.
04.14.1: Faheem Ashraf to Reeza Hendricks, Faheem Ashraf comes into the attack and bowls on a good length, on off, Reeza Hendricks tucks it to mid on.
13.63.6: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Slower one, on middle, Reeza Hendricks tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
6 Over | Run: 16/2 | Run Rate: 4.00
03.53.5: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Swing and a miss! Back of a length, outside off, Reeza Hendricks looks to pull it but misses.
13.43.4: Salman Mirza to Dewald Brevis, Too full, on off, Dewald Brevis digs it to cover for a single.
13.33.3: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Keeps it outside off, Reeza Hendricks pushes it to cover for a single.
13.23.2: Salman Mirza to Dewald Brevis, Length again, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it through point for a single.
13.13.1: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, On a length, on middle, Reeza Hendricks tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
12.62.6: Shaheen Afridi to Reeza Hendricks, Good length, on off, Reeza Hendricks knocks it down the ground for a single.
6 Over | Run: 11/2 | Run Rate: 3.67
42.52.5: Shaheen Afridi to Reeza Hendricks, FOUR! Brilliant shot from Reeza Hendricks! On a length, on off, Reeza Hendricks leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary. 
12.42.4: Shaheen Afridi to Dewald Brevis, Too full, on off, Dewald Brevis pushes it down the ground. It hits the leg of Shaheen Afridi and rolls towards mid on. They collect a single.
02.32.3: Shaheen Afridi to Dewald Brevis, Hard length, on middle, Dewald Brevis blocks it to cover.
02.22.2: Shaheen Afridi to Dewald Brevis, Goes fuller, on off, Dewald Brevis eases it to mid on.
12.12.1: Shaheen Afridi to Reeza Hendricks, On a length, on middle, Reeza Hendricks looks to block it but miscues it to backward square leg for a single.
01.61.6: Salman Mirza to Dewald Brevis, Back of a length, on off, Dewald Brevis pulls it to the fielder at mid-wicket. Dot to end the over. Brilliant start from Pakistan!
6 Over | Run: 4/2 | Run Rate: 2.00
01.51.5: Salman Mirza to Dewald Brevis, Much fuller, just outside off, shaping away. Dewald Brevis looks to block it but misses.
01.41.4: Salman Mirza to Dewald Brevis, Hard length, outside off, Dewald Brevis leaves it alone.
11.31.3: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Keeps it full, on off, Reeza Hendricks knocks it to mid off for a quick single.
01.21.2: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Much fuller, outside off, shaping away. Reeza Hendricks looks to drive it but misses.
01.11.1: Salman Mirza to Reeza Hendricks, Salman Mirza shares the new ball. He bowls a slower one, on off, Reeza Hendricks leaves it alone.
20.70.6: Shaheen Afridi to Dewald Brevis, Back of a length, on off, Dewald Brevis punches it through covers for a brace.
7 Over | Run: 3/2 | Run Rate: 3.00
00.60.6: Shaheen Afridi to Dewald Brevis, Wide! Down the leg side, Dewald Brevis looks to flick it but misses.
00.50.5: Shaheen Afridi to Dewald Brevis, On a length, on middle, shaping in. Dewald Brevis hangs back and looks to punch it but misses it completely. A loud appeal and the finger goes up again. Dewald Brevis has a chat with his partner and decides to send it upstairs. Ball Tracking shows that it was going over the stumps. Dewald Brevis gets a lifeline. The onfield decision is overturned to NOT OUT.
00.40.4: Shaheen Afridi to Dewald Brevis, Too full, on off, Dewald Brevis digs it to mid off.
00.30.3: Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, OUT! Shaheen Afridi gets two in two. South Africa in early trouble. On a length, on middle and leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius moves to his left and looks to flick it but mistimes it completely. The ball lobs towards Usman Tariq at short fine who takes a good catch near his head. Shaheen Afridi on a hat-trick now.
00.20.2: Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Shaheen Afridi strikes early! On a length, just outside off, with a hint of inward movement. Quinton de Kock stays back and looks to cut it but gets beaten. Gets an inside edge as the ball chops onto the stumps. Quinton de Kock departs for a duck.
00.10.1: Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, Shaheen Afridi starts with a length ball, on off, Quinton de Kock hangs back and blocks it solidly.
Pakistan Second Innings
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Usman Khan(6 | 7)*
Faheem Ashraf(4 | 2)
A Simelane|3|0|23|1
118.618.6: 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!
6 Over | Run: 140/6 | Run Rate: 7.37
118.518.5: Andile Simelane to Faheem Ashraf, Full, on middle, Faheem Ashraf clips it to fine leg for one more. The scores are now level.
118.418.4: Andile Simelane to Usman Khan, On a length, on leg, Usman Khan flicks it fine for a single.
318.318.3: 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.
018.218.2: Andile Simelane to Mohammad Nawaz, 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?
118.118.1: Andile Simelane to Usman Khan, Slower one, on off, Usman Khan flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
017.617.6: Lizaad Williams to Hasan Nawaz, 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.
6 Over | Run: 133/5 | Run Rate: 7.39
017.517.5: Lizaad Williams to Hasan Nawaz, Short, on off, Hasan Nawaz leaves it alone.
017.417.4: Lizaad Williams to Hasan Nawaz, Keeps it on leg, Hasan Nawaz flicks it to the left of the keeper. Dot.
017.317.3: Lizaad Williams to Hasan Nawaz, Slower one, on off, Hasan Nawaz blocks it back.
417.217.2: 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.
117.117.1: Lizaad Williams to Usman Khan, On a length, outside off, Usman Khan steers it through backward point for a single.
116.716.6: Corbin Bosch to Usman Khan, Short, on middle, Usman Khan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
7 Over | Run: 128/4 | Run Rate: 7.53
016.616.6: Corbin Bosch to Usman Khan, Wide! A wayward bouncer, down leg, Usman Khan leaves. Wided.
116.516.5: Corbin Bosch to Hasan Nawaz, Back of a length, on middle, Hasan Nawaz flicks it fine for a single.
016.416.4: Corbin Bosch to Hasan Nawaz, Length again, on off, Hasan Nawaz blocks it back to the bowler.
016.316.3: Corbin Bosch to Hasan Nawaz, On a length, on off, Hasan Nawaz eases it to backward point.
016.216.2: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, OUT! CAUGHT! Babar Azam departs after a fine knock. Back of a length, on middle, Babar Azam moves to his right and looks to pull it. Gets it off the toe end of his bat. The ball carries towards deep backward square leg. Reeza Hendricks dives forward and takes a good catch.
216.116.1: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, A full toss, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
115.715.6: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, Keeps it full, on off, Babar Azam drives it through covers for a single.
7 Over | Run: 123/3 | Run Rate: 7.69
115.615.5: Lizaad Williams to Usman Khan, Short, on leg, Usman Khan pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.
015.515.4: Lizaad Williams to Usman Khan, On a length, on off, Usman Khan pushes it to cover.
015.415.4: Lizaad Williams to Usman Khan, Wide! Wayward bouncer, on leg, Usman Khan leaves. Wided.
015.315.3: Lizaad Williams to Salman Agha, OUT! TAKEN! Lizaad Williams gets a wicket. Back of a length, outside off, Salman Agha makes room and looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs in the air towards covers. Andile Simelane settles under it and completes the catch.
415.215.2: Lizaad Williams to Salman Agha, FOUR! Top shot from Salman Agha! Back of a length, on middle, Salman Agha swivels and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
115.115.1: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, Hard length, on off, Babar Azam knocks it down the ground for a single.
014.614.6: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, On a length, on off, Salman Agha eases it to the fielder at short third.
6 Over | Run: 115/2 | Run Rate: 7.67
114.514.5: Andile Simelane to Babar Azam, A yorker, on off, Babar Azam eases it to backward point for a single.
114.414.4: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, Too full, on middle, Salman Agha digs it to mid-wicket for a single.
214.314.3: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, Two more. Length, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it through backward square leg for two more runs.
214.214.2: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, Short, on leg, Salman Agha pulls it towards mid-wicket for two more.
214.114.1: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, Much fuller, outside off, Salman Agha knocks it down to long off for a brace.
413.613.6: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, FOUR! Excellent from Babar Azam! Short and wide, Babar Azam reaches out to it and slaps it magnificently over point for a boundary.
6 Over | Run: 107/2 | Run Rate: 7.64
213.513.5: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Much fuller, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
413.413.4: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, FOUR! 100 comes up for Pakistan! On a length, on middle and leg, Babar Azam makes room and lifts it elegantly over mid on for a boundary.
113.313.3: Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Length again, on leg, Salman Agha fends it to the left of the bowler for a quick single. Corbin Bosch has a shy at the bowlers end but misses.
113.213.2: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, On a length, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
113.113.1: Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Keeps it full, on off, Salman Agha pushes it through covers for a single.
112.612.6: Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
6 Over | Run: 94/2 | Run Rate: 7.23
012.512.5: Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Too full, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to cover.
112.412.4: Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, Flatter, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid on for one.
012.312.3: Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, Short, on off, Babar Azam looks to slap it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 
112.212.2: Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Too full, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it to mid on for one.
212.112.1: Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Keeps it full, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
411.611.6: Ottneil Baartman to Babar Azam, FOUR AGAIN! Hat-trick of boundaries! Fifty up for Babar Azam. Much fuller, outside off, Babar Azam rocks back and cracks a drive through covers for yet another boundary. This is remarkable batting.
6 Over | Run: 89/2 | Run Rate: 7.42
411.511.5: Ottneil Baartman to Babar Azam, FOUR MORE! Back to back from Babar Azam! Back of a length, on off, Babar Azam makes room and slaps it powerfully through point for yet another boundary. He moves to 47 now.
411.411.4: Ottneil Baartman to Babar Azam, FOUR! Top shot from Babar Azam! Much fuller, outside off, Babar Azam stays back and drills it magnificently through extra covers for a boundary.
111.311.3: Ottneil Baartman to Salman Agha, Length, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to mid off for one.
411.211.2: Ottneil Baartman to Salman Agha, FOUR! Well played! On a length, outside off, Salman Agha steers it through backward point. The misfield allows the ball to race away to the fence.
011.111.1: Ottneil Baartman to Salman Agha, On a length, outside off, Salman Mirza looks to cut it but misses.
110.710.6: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, A full toss, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
7 Over | Run: 72/2 | Run Rate: 6.55
010.610.6: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, Down the leg side, Salman Agha looks to flick it but misses. Oh, it's a no ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...
110.510.5: Andile Simelane to Babar Azam, Hard length, outside off, Babar Azam cuts it through point for a single.
110.410.4: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, Length, outside off, Salman Agha punches it to cover for a single.
110.310.3: Andile Simelane to Babar Azam, Keeps it full, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
210.210.2: Andile Simelane to Babar Azam, On a length, on off, Babar Azam pushes it to point for a single. An overthrow allows the batters to collect one more.
110.110.1: Andile Simelane to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha knocks it down the ground for a single.
19.69.6: George Linde to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
6 Over | Run: 64/2 | Run Rate: 6.40
19.59.5: George Linde to Babar Azam, Full again, on off, Babar Azam pushes it to cover for a single.
39.49.4: George Linde to Salman Agha, Keeps it full, outside off, Salman Agha looks to block it but gets a thick edge. The ball rolls towards third man as the batters collect three runs.
19.39.3: George Linde to Babar Azam, Quicker, on off, Babar Azam fends it to point for a single.
19.29.2: George Linde to Salman Agha, Keeps it full, on leg, Salman Agha sweeps it to backward square leg for a single.
19.19.1: George Linde to Babar Azam, Short and wide, Babar Azam cuts it through point for a single.
18.68.6: Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, Flatter, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid on for one.
6 Over | Run: 56/2 | Run Rate: 6.22
28.58.5: Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, Fuller, on leg, Babar Azam looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs over short fine leg for a brace.
18.48.4: Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
18.38.3: Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, Quicker, on off, Babar Azam pushes it to mid off for one.
48.28.2: Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, FOUR! 50 comes up for Pakistan! Flatter, on leg, Babar Azam slogs it over mid-wicket. The fielder dives to his right to take the catch near the fence but fails to reach out to it. The ball races away for s boundary.
18.18.1: Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
17.67.6: George Linde to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to wide of mid off for a single.
6 Over | Run: 46/2 | Run Rate: 5.75
17.57.5: George Linde to Babar Azam, Quicker, on middle, Babar Azam knocks it down the ground for a single.
07.47.4: George Linde to Babar Azam, Flatter, on off, Babar Azam punches it to cover. Four dots now.
07.37.3: George Linde to Babar Azam, Short, on middle, Babar Azam makes room and looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge. The ball hits the left leg of the keeper. Dot.
07.27.2: George Linde to Babar Azam, Keeps it on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid on.
07.17.1: George Linde to Babar Azam, Too full, on off, Babar Azam pushes it to cover.
06.66.6: Donovan Ferreira to Sahibzada Farhan, OUT! TAKEN! Donovan Ferreira strikes. A much needed wicket for South Africa. Short, on off, Sahibzada Farhan hangs back and looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball goes towards deep mid-wicket. Matthew Breetzke moves to his left and takes a good catch.
6 Over | Run: 44/2 | Run Rate: 6.29
16.56.5: Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, Much fuller, on off, Babar Azam pushes it to mid off for one.
16.46.4: Donovan Ferreira to Sahibzada Farhan, Flatter, on leg, Sahibzada Farhan flicks it to mid on for one.
46.36.3: Donovan Ferreira to Sahibzada Farhan, FOUR! Top shot! Flatter, just outside off, Sahibzada Farhan makes room and drives it powerfully through mid-wicket off for a boundary.
16.26.2: Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, Keeps it outside off, Babar Azam cuts it to point for a single.
16.16.1: Donovan Ferreira to Sahibzada Farhan, Short, on leg, Sahibzada Farhan pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
05.65.6: George Linde to Babar Azam, Flatter, on off, Babar Azam blocks it to mid off.
6 Over | Run: 36/1 | Run Rate: 6.00
05.55.5: George Linde to Babar Azam, Quicker, down leg, Babar Azam looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
05.45.4: George Linde to Babar Azam, Much fuller, on off, Babar Azam leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
45.35.3: George Linde to Babar Azam, FOUR! Top shot from Babar Azam! Flatter, on middle and leg, Babar Azam gets low and slogs it over short fine leg for a boundary.
15.25.2: George Linde to Sahibzada Farhan, Flatter, on off, Sahibzada Farhan slaps it to cover for a single.
05.15.1: George Linde to Sahibzada Farhan, Short, on off, Sahibzada Farhan taps it back to the bowler.
04.74.6: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, Short, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to the fielder at short fine leg.
7 Over | Run: 31/1 | Run Rate: 6.20
44.64.5: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, FOUR! Top shot from Babar Azam! On a length, outside off, Babar Azam stays back and cuts it magnificently through backward point for a boundary.
04.54.4: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, On a length, on off, Babar Azam blocks it to point.
04.44.4: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, Wide! Down the leg side, Babar Azam leaves it alone.
44.34.3: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, FOUR! Excellent from Babar Azam! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Babar Azam picks it well and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
24.24.2: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, Keeps it outside off, Babar Azam drives it through covers for two more.
24.14.1: Lizaad Williams to Babar Azam, On a length, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it fine for a brace.
03.73.6: Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, Too full, down leg, Sahibzada Farhan looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. The ball rolls back towards the bowler. Dot.
7 Over | Run: 18/1 | Run Rate: 4.50
03.63.5: Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, Short, on leg, Sahibzada Farhan ducks under it.
13.53.4: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Short, on middle, Babar Azam moves forward and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for just a single.
03.43.3: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Back of a length, on off, Babar Azam eases it to the fielder at short third.
03.33.3: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Wide! Short, down leg, Babar Azam leaves it alone.
23.23.2: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, On a length, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a brace.
03.13.1: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Much fuller, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid on.
02.62.6: George Linde to Sahibzada Farhan, Short, on off, Sahibzada Farhan punches it to cover. Dot to end the over.
6 Over | Run: 14/1 | Run Rate: 4.67
02.52.5: George Linde to Sahibzada Farhan, Flatter, on leg, Sahibzada Farhan flicks it to mid on.
02.42.4: George Linde to Sahibzada Farhan, Much fuller, on off, Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to cover.
42.32.3: George Linde to Sahibzada Farhan, FOUR! Excellent from Sahibzada Farhan! Short, on off, Sahibzada Farhan makes room and punches it in the gap through covers for a boundary.
02.22.2: George Linde to Sahibzada Farhan, Quicker, on off, Sahibzada Farhan pushes it to mid off.
12.12.1: George Linde to Babar Azam, Much fuller, on off, Babar Azam flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
11.61.6: Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Much fuller, on leg, Babar Azam flicks it to mid on for one.
6 Over | Run: 9/1 | Run Rate: 4.50
01.51.5: Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, OUT! TAKEN! A soft dismissal. Corbin Bosch strikes early. On a length, on off, Saim Ayub moves forward and looks to loft it but the ball hits the toe end of his bat. It carries towards mid on. Donovan Ferreira moves to his right and takes a good catch.
01.41.4: Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, On a length, on off, Saim Ayub blocks it back to the bowler.
01.31.3: Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Short and wide, Saim Ayub looks to slap it but misses.
01.21.2: Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, On a length, outside off, Saim Ayub looks to drive it but misses.
11.11.1: Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, Much fuller, on leg, Sahibzada Farhan flicks it to wide of mid on for a single.
00.60.6: Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Short, on off, Saim Ayub pushes it to mid off.
6 Over | Run: 7/0 | Run Rate: 7.00
00.50.5: Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Flatter, on leg, Saim Ayub flicks it to short fine.
10.40.4: Donovan Ferreira to Sahibzada Farhan, Much fuller, on leg, Sahibzada Farhan taps it to mid on for one.
60.30.3: Donovan Ferreira to Sahibzada Farhan, SIX! That's some way to get off the mark! Flatter, on off, Sahibzada Farhan makes room and lofts it magnificently over long off for a biggie. Pakistan are up and running.
00.20.2: Donovan Ferreira to Sahibzada Farhan, Short, on off, Sahibzada Farhan cuts it to point.
00.10.1: Donovan Ferreira to Sahibzada Farhan, Too full, on off, Sahibzada Farhan blocks it to the right of the bowler.
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