South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Highlights: South Africa edged out Pakistan by 11 runs in a gripping T20 encounter, showcasing a stellar all-round performance at the cricketing stage. Chasing a target of 184, Pakistan fell short, managing 172/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score Kingsmead Durban
Batting first, South Africa posted a formidable 183/9, powered by a blazing 82 off 40 balls by David Miller, who smashed four boundaries and eight towering sixes. George Linde added a quickfire 48 off 24 balls, propelling the Proteas to a strong total. Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi (4-0-22-3) and Abrar Ahmed (4-0-37-3), kept the opposition under check during the death overs.
In response, Pakistan’s chase hinged on a steady knock of 74 off 62 balls by skipper Mohammad Rizwan, who lacked support from the other end. A fiery cameo of 31 off 15 balls by Saim Ayub provided early momentum, but South Africa’s bowlers, particularly George Linde (4-0-21-4), turned the tide with crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.
The collapse of Pakistan’s lower order sealed the game for South Africa. Despite a spirited attempt, they managed only 7 runs in the final over, falling short of the target.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score Kingsmead Durban
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: End of Over 20
Pakistan concludes their innings at 172/8, falling short despite a spirited effort. The final over yielded 7 runs and a wicket, with South Africa keeping things tight in the death overs.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Linde strikes thrice!!
17.6
Linde to Haris Rauf, no run
Darts it in on a good length, Rauf tries to defend but is beaten for pace.
17.5
Linde to Abbas Afridi, OUT
Gets him trapped lbw! A gem of a delivery—on a length, straightening at middle and leg. Abbas goes back to defend but plays down the wrong line. The on-field umpire raises the finger, and it's referred upstairs. Ultra-edge confirms no bat involved. Ball tracking shows it’s pitching outside off, impact in line, and hitting leg stump. Three reds on the screen! Linde is on a hat-trick and South Africa is ecstatic.
Abbas Afridi lbw b Linde 0 (1b 0x4 0x6), SR: 0
17.4
Linde to Irfan Khan, OUT
Another one bites the dust! Irfan steps forward to thrash it down the ground but doesn’t get the elevation he hoped for. The ball goes straight to Breetzke at long-on. Linde is having a dream over and completely turning the game around.
Irfan Khan c Breetzke b Linde 1 (2b 0x4 0x6), SR: 50
17.3
Linde to Rizwan, 1 leg bye
Bowls into his pads, cramps Rizwan for room, and it deflects off the pads to third man for a leg bye.
17.2
Linde to Irfan Khan, 1 run
Good length delivery drifting into middle and leg. Irfan squeezes it out to the covers for a single.
17.2
Linde to Shaheen Shah Afridi, 1 wide, OUT
A perfectly bowled delivery! Tossed full and wide outside off, pulling Shaheen out of his crease. Klaasen does the rest, whipping the bails off in a flash. The third umpire confirms that Shaheen’s foot was not grounded, and he’s stumped. Though dismissed, it might not hurt Pakistan as much, with Irfan expected to connect a few big hits.
Shaheen Shah Afridi st †Klaasen b Linde 9 (6b 1x4 0x6), SR: 150
17.1
Linde to Rizwan, 1 run
Floats it slower in the air, length delivery at middle. Rizwan nudges it to the leg side and races to the other end.
Linde slows things down, having a chat in the middle before continuing this exceptional over
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Linde to Shaheen Shah Afridi, 1 wide, OUT
A clever delivery around the wicket. Tossed it full and wide outside off, forcing Shaheen to step out of the crease. Klaasen was lightning-fast behind the stumps, whipping off the bails instantly. The third umpire is called in, and the replay shows it’s incredibly close—Shaheen's toe seems to be just touching the line, but it's not grounded. The decision is confirmed: he's stumped. Though dismissed, this might not hurt Pakistan's chances much, as Irfan has the capability to clear the ropes.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: What an over!!
16.1
Dot ball
Maphaka to Shaheen Shah Afridi: Outstanding work by Klaasen behind the stumps! A dipping yorker sneaks through Afridi's bat and pad, but Klaasen dives full stretch to his right and makes a stunning stop, saving a sure boundary.
16.2
Four runs
Maphaka to Shaheen Shah Afridi: Aimed for a yorker but ends up slightly outside off. Afridi slices it neatly behind point, and it races away for a boundary.
16.3
Two runs
Maphaka to Shaheen Shah Afridi: Full delivery angling into the stumps, Afridi scuffs it back to the bowler. Maphaka has a shy at the non-striker's end and misses. They scramble back for a second as the ball ricochets away.
16.4
Two wides
Maphaka to Shaheen Shah Afridi: Strays far outside the tramline on the off-side, and it’s called wide. Another poor delivery from Maphaka.
16.4
Six runs
Maphaka to Rizwan: Full and wide outside off, Rizwan absolutely hammers it over long-on for a massive six! A clean and powerful strike.
16.5
No ball and three runs
Maphaka to Rizwan: Chaos on the field! A high full toss on middle is called a no-ball for height. Rizwan miscues it to mid-off, where a series of poor throws and fumbles allow them to steal a couple of runs. Rizwan puts in a full-length dive, and it looks like he’s dealing with cramps after that sprint.
16.5
Six runs
Maphaka to Rizwan: Free hit, and Rizwan makes it count! A length ball slanted across off, and he launches it over long-off for a gigantic 82-meter six. Pure brilliance.
16.6
Single
Maphaka to Rizwan: Worked away for a single to retain the strike.
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South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Pak at backfoot
At the end of over 16, Pakistan are 122/4. They scored 11 runs in this over, with the required run rate climbing to 15.50 as they need 62 from 24 balls. Mohammad Rizwan is still at the crease with 46 off 49 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. Shaheen Shah Afridi is at the other end with 2 runs off 2 balls. For South Africa, Andile Simelane has bowled 4 overs for 42 runs and 1 wicket, while Ottneil Baartman has 3 overs for 14 runs and 1 wicket.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Tahir out
Baartman to Tayyab Tahir, OUT! You could just sense something was about to happen! A pace-off, back-of-a-length delivery wide of off, and the plan works to perfection. Tahir stands tall and attempts to spank it downtown, but he hits it straight to Ferriera at long-on, who holds onto the catch. A timely dismissal for South Africa, making the task even steeper for Pakistan.
At the end of over 14, Pakistan is at 108/3, having scored 4 runs in the over. The current run rate is 7.71, while the required run rate has risen to 12.66. They need 76 more from 36 balls. Mohammad Rizwan is at 34 off 41 balls, with 2 fours, while Tayyab Tahir is on 18 off 16 balls, including 1 four and 1 six. George Linde has bowled 4 overs for 21 runs and 1 wicket, while Andile Simelane has bowled 3 overs for 31 runs and 1 wicket.
PAK: 104/3
CRR: 8.00 • RRR: 11.42 • Need 80 from 42 balls.
Mohammad Rizwan: 32 (38b, 2x4)
Tayyab Tahir: 17 (13b, 1x4, 1x6)
Andile Simelane: 3-0-31-1
George Linde: 3-0-17-1
Pakistan has reached 104/3, requiring 80 more from 42 balls, with Rizwan still at the crease and Tahir showing signs of aggression. The required run rate continues to rise as they approach the final overs.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: End of over 11: 6 runs
PAK: 84/3
CRR: 7.63 • RRR: 11.11 • Need 100 from 54 balls.
Mohammad Rizwan: 27 (34b, 2x4)
Tayyab Tahir: 3 (5b)
Nqabayomzi Peter: 3-0-25-0
George Linde: 2-0-8-1
Pakistan still needs 100 runs from the remaining 54 balls, with Rizwan holding steady at the crease but the required run rate climbing. They need a strong finish to stay in the game.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Pak loses 3rd wicket
Usman Khan attempted a full-blooded slog-sweep down on one knee, aiming to send it out of the park. However, the ball pitched on leg stump and turned away, and in his pursuit of power, he found Reeza Hendricks at deep midwicket. It's becoming a concerning trend for Usman, who has struggled with consistency, finding fielders far too often. While his aggressive approach is admirable, his high failure rate is starting to backfire, and this dismissal adds to the growing concern.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Pakistan at 65/2
At the end of the 8th over, Pakistan is at 65/2 with a current run rate of 8.12, needing 119 runs from 72 balls to win. Rizwan, on 19 off 25 balls with 2 fours, and Usman Khan, who is on 6 off 4 balls with 1 four, are at the crease. George Linde has bowled 1 over for 3 runs, while Andile Simelane has bowled 2 overs, taking 1 wicket for 20 runs. The required run rate has risen to 9.91, putting added pressure on Pakistan as they chase the target.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Simelane strikes
Simelane strikes to remove the dangerous Saim Ayub! Ayub, who had been in blistering form, fell to a back-of-a-length delivery outside off. He hung back, holding his shape before attempting to lift the ball, but only managed to find Matthew Breetzke at sweeper cover. Ayub trudged off the field, visibly disappointed, while Simelane erupted in celebration, knowing he had gotten rid of a key wicket. Ayub departs for 31 off 13 balls, leaving Pakistan at 55/2.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Pak 55/1 after 6 overs
At the end of over 6, Pakistan stands at 55/1, with a required run rate of 9.21. They need 129 runs from 84 balls. Saim Ayub is in excellent form, having scored 31 runs off just 13 balls, including 7 boundaries. Mohammad Rizwan, the other half of the partnership, is on 15 runs from 19 balls, with 2 fours. Nqabayomzi Peter has bowled 1 over, conceding 15 runs without a wicket, while Ottneil Baartman has bowled 2 overs for 11 runs, also without a wicket. The game is poised for an exciting second half as Pakistan looks to chase down the target.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Peter to Saim Ayub, FOUR runs
The boundaries keep coming. Peter delivers a quicker, slightly short ball outside off, and Saim Ayub creates room for himself. With a powerful square drive off the backfoot, he expertly beats the fielders inside the ring, fully capitalizing on the fielding restrictions in play.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Saim Ayub scores 3 consecutive fours!!
In the first ball of the 3rd over, Simelane bowls a slower, slightly short delivery on off-stump to Rizwan, who taps it along the ground to mid-off for no run.
The rest of the over follows with Saim Ayub taking charge, hitting three consecutive fours.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Maphaka strikes
Kwena Maphaka strikes with a big wicket as Babar Azam departs for a duck. Maphaka bowled a short delivery around off, and Azam attempted an uppercut, but he ended up slicing the ball to deep third where Andile Simelane took a brilliant tumbling catch. Azam, who faced 4 balls without scoring a boundary or a six, goes back to the pavilion with a strike rate of 0, leaving Pakistan at 15/1.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: 2nd over ends!!
At the end of the second over, Pakistan has scored 6 runs, bringing their total to 15/0. Their current run rate is 7.50, while the required run rate stands at 9.38, needing 169 runs from 108 balls. Babar Azam is yet to get off the mark, facing 3 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan has made 6 runs from 9 balls, including a boundary. Ottneil Baartman has bowled one over for 2 runs, while Kwena Maphaka has bowled one over for 5 runs, both without taking a wicket.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: End of over 1
9 runs
PAK: 9/0
CRR: 9.00 • RRR: 9.21 • Need 175 from 114 balls
Babar Azam: 0 (1 ball)
Mohammad Rizwan: 5 (5 balls, 1x4)
Kwena Maphaka: 1-0-5-0
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Maphaka to Rizwan, no run
Rizwan walks all the way down to the sightscreen, appearing unhappy with something there, with Miller helping him adjust. After a brief delay, the match resumes. Maphaka delivers a full-length ball just outside off, near the guideline, and Rizwan leaves it alone.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Recap
David Miller's fiery knock and a late flurry from George Linde have lifted South Africa to a competitive total of 183/9, setting up an exciting run chase against Pakistan. The powerplay will be critical for both sides. With Pakistan's key players back in the mix, this promises to be a thrilling second half. South Africa’s innings featured several unforced errors, and the young players got a taste of top-flight cricket, which will serve as valuable experience ahead of the next T20 World Cup. While the first half belonged to Pakistan, Miller’s brilliance brought South Africa back into the contest, and a late surge in the final overs ensured they posted a challenging total. Will 183 be enough to defend? The answer will come soon!
In the 19th over, Sufiyan Muqeem had a rollercoaster of deliveries. Linde started with a dot ball, playing a quicker, fuller ball outside off into the V, with a fielder at long-off fielding it on one bounce. Then Linde launched into three massive sixes, starting with a 68-meter hit over deep square on the next ball, followed by two more back-to-back sixes, one spanked over the bowler’s head and the other a powerful shot over deep square. However, in the final ball of the over, Muqeem got his revenge as he trapped Linde for a catch to Irfan Khan, ending the explosive innings at 48 from just 24 balls. South Africa's total at the end of the over stood at 183/9.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: 12 runs from 19th over
In the 18th over, Haris Rauf delivered a mixed bag of balls. He started with a yorker to Linde on the leg side, which Linde managed to squeeze out for a single to deep extra cover. The second ball, a bumper, went well over Linde's head, and Rizwan took a brilliant catch to prevent any further damage, but it was signaled as a wide. Linde then punished a full-toss on middle stump with a sharp shot past third man for four runs. Maphaka followed with a well-timed shot, slamming a pace-off delivery over mid-off for another four. He then clipped a short delivery from Rauf to midwicket for a single, before getting thumped on the front pad from a good-length ball, but no run was taken. The over ended with another single to Linde. The score after 18.6 overs was 153/8.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: 18th over ends
At the end of over 18, South Africa are 153/8 with a current run rate of 8.50. Kwena Maphaka is on 7 from 8 balls, including 1 four, while George Linde is batting on 24 from 15 balls, with 2 fours and 1 six. Abbas Afridi has bowled 4 overs for 30 runs and 2 wickets, while Sufiyan Muqeem has bowled 3 overs for 35 runs without any wickets.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Shaheen Shah Afridi to Peter, OUT
A prolonged appeal for LBW and the finger goes up in agreement! Afridi changes his angle, delivering a slightly short ball that zips back in at middle and leg. Peter tries to flick it off his pads but is early through the shot. He reviews, but the ball is shown to be clipping the leg stump, and the on-field decision stands. There has been little resistance since Miller's wicket, and Pakistan’s body language has shifted noticeably, with the team hunting in packs, picking wickets at regular intervals.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Abrar Ahmed to Simelane, OUT
Simelane dances down the track, attempting to strike it over midwicket, but the ball turns sharply, slipping through the gap between bat and pad. Mohammad Rizwan makes no mistake behind the stumps to complete the stumping. A mix of joy for the bowler and frustration for Simelane, whose brief stay at the crease ends after struggling against spin. He failed to pick the wrong'un.
Andile Simelane st †Mohammad Rizwan b Abrar Ahmed 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 25
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: End of 14 overs!!
At the end of over 14, South Africa are 136/6, with a run rate of 9.71. Andile Simelane is on 1 (1 ball), while George Linde has made 17 (9 balls, 1 four, 1 six). Shaheen Shah Afridi has bowled 3 overs, taking 2 wickets for 19 runs, while Sufiyan Muqeem has bowled 2 overs, conceding 29 runs without any wickets.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Miller in exceptional form!!
11.6
Abbas Afridi to Miller, FOUR runs
Miller finishes with style, delicately guiding the ball through the gap between third man and 45 for a well-timed four. A shot of finesse and class, showcasing his complete range.
11.5
6
Abbas Afridi to Miller, SIX runs
What a shot for the highlights! Afridi delivers a full-length ball, just touching the off-stump, and Miller leans into it, playing a brilliant square drive that sails all the way for a six—perfect timing!
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Abbas Afridi to Ferreira, OUT
That's an unexpected dismissal! A simple back-of-a-length delivery on the leg side, Ferreira only manages to nudge it straight to the fielder at 45, who effortlessly collects the catch. Ferreira looks up in disbelief as another soft dismissal adds to the growing list in this innings. Just as South Africa were looking to apply pressure, another wicket falls.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Miller hits 3 sixes in a row
9.5
Abrar Ahmed to Miller, SIX runs
We've seen that before! Miller is in his groove now. If it's in his range, it's going the distance. A length ball outside off with no significant turn, and Miller pounces, sending it sailing over Abrar's head for a powerful six, much to the crowd's delight.
9.4
SIX runs
Abrar Ahmed to Miller, SIX runs
A fuller delivery with plenty of width, Miller moves across off and gets low to meet it perfectly. He drives it over extra cover for a stunning six. What remarkable hand-eye coordination and what a way to bring up his fifty!
9.3
SIX runs
Abrar Ahmed to Miller, SIX runs
This one doesn't turn much. Miller waits just a fraction and then pulls it for a massive six over deep square, traveling 68 meters. A crucial shot for him as he aims to bat deep and guide South Africa to a competitive total. His experience and variety of shots make him a constant threat!
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Abbas Afridi to Klaasen, OUT
He's got the big wicket! Irfan Niazi proves safe as a house in the outfield. Afridi targets the chest with a short ball, and Klaasen attempts to clear the boundary but fails to get the necessary distance. Niazi takes a comfortable catch, and the South Africa captain departs after a brief innings. A significant breakthrough for Pakistan!