Pakistan vs South Africa Scorecard: Match Review
What a match! In a thrilling T20 World Cup game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Pakistan took down South Africa by 33 runs using the D/L method. The match was full of ups & downs, really showing the excitement that T20 cricket brings.
Match Summary
Pakistan won the toss & decided to bat first. They set a strong total of 185/9 in their 20 overs. When South Africa came out to bat, they could only manage 108/9 in just 14 overs before rain stopped play, giving Pakistan the win with the D/L method. This result matters a lot for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 standings.
Scorecard Breakdown
Pakistan Innings:
- Babar Azam (c) – 6 runs off 5 balls
- Mohammad Rizwan – 44 runs off 10 balls
- Mohammad Haris – 28 runs off 11 balls
- Shan Masood – 26 runs off 3 balls
- Iftikhar Ahmed – 51 runs off 33 balls
- Mohammad Nawaz – 28 runs off 24 balls
- Shadab Khan – 52 runs off 23 balls
- Mohammad Wasim – 1 run off 0 balls
- Naseem Shah – 53 runs off 0 balls
- Haris Rauf – 32 runs off 0 balls
Fall of Wickets:
- Mohammad Rizwan at 4 runs (0.4 ov)
- Babar Azam at 38 runs (4.4 ov)
- Shan Masood at 43 runs (6.3 ov)
- Mohammad Nawaz at 95 runs (12.6 ov)
- Shadab Khan at 177 runs (18.5 ov)
South Africa Innings:
- Temba Bavuma – 36 runs off 19 balls
- Quinton de Kock – 0 runs off 0 balls
- Rilee Rossouw – 7 runs off 1 ball
- Aiden Markram – 20 runs off 14 balls
- Heinrich Klaasen – 15 runs off 9 balls
- Tristan Stubbs – 18 runs off 8 balls
- Wayne Parnell – 3 runs off 0 balls
- Kagiso Rabada – 1 run off 0 balls
- Anrich Nortje –15 runs off zero deliveries
- Lungi Ngidi – Not out (0 runs)
- Tabraiz Shamsi – Not out (5 runs)
Fall of Wickets:
- Quinton de Kock at a single run (0.6 ov)
- Rilee Rossouw at16 runs (2.4 ov)
- Temba Bavuma at65runs (7.1 ov)
- Aiden Markram at66runs(7.3 ov)-Heinrich Klaasen at94runs(10.5 ov)
Key Performances For Pakistan:
Iftikhar Ahmed & Shadab Khan were key players in boosting Pakistan’s total during those middle overs. Their solid batting under pressure helped set a big target.
On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, & Mohammad Wasim did an awesome job taking wickets for South Africa’s downfall, keeping that pressure on.
For South Africa:
Unfortunately, South Africa had it tough with the bat. Only a handful of players made it into double figures! The Pakistani bowlers were consistent and played some great fielding which made it hard for them to score.
Temba Bavuma tried to lead but couldn’t quite steady the innings needed for a successful chase.
Match Summary
This match showed how well Pakistan can adapt & perform even under pressure, using their depth in both batting & bowling effectively. South Africa didn’t manage to hold up against those relentless Pakistani bowlers, leading to their significant loss by D/L method.
As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup moves on, this match highlights how unpredictable T20 cricket can be and how each player’s role is so important for success. Pakistan’s win puts them in a good spot for what’s coming next in the tournament!
