LAHORE – Pakistan showcased a dominant performance as they defeated South Africa by 9 wickets in the second T20 match held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The hosts comfortably chased down the target of 111 runs in the 14th over, losing only one wicket in the process.
Saim Ayub was the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 71 runs off brilliant strokes that guided Pakistan to victory. His confident batting was supported by Sahibzada Farhan, who added 28 runs before being dismissed. Captain Babar Azam remained not out on 11 runs, ensuring Pakistan sealed the win with ease.
For South Africa, Corbin Bosch was the only successful bowler, claiming one wicket.
Earlier, South Africa struggled to build partnerships after being invited to bat first. The visitors were bowled out for just 110 runs in the 20th over. Dewald Brevis was the top scorer with 25 runs, followed by captain Donovan Ferreira with 15. Ottniel Baartman contributed 12 runs, while Corbin Bosch and George Linde added 11 and 9 runs respectively. The rest of the batting lineup failed to make a significant impact, as Pakistan’s bowlers dominated the innings.
Faheem Ashraf led the bowling attack for Pakistan, taking 4 wickets with impressive accuracy. Salman Mirza picked up 3 wickets, while Naseem Shah claimed 2 and Abrar Ahmed added 1 to complete the collapse of the South African side.
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With this win, Pakistan has taken a strong lead in the series and will look to maintain their momentum in the upcoming matches. The home crowd at Gaddafi Stadium celebrated the emphatic victory, as Pakistan’s young stars continued to impress in the T20 format.
