Although the visitors appeared confident in their defence, the bowlers fell short of expectations in the second innings. After opener Ryan Rickelton left early for two runs and Matthew Breetzke scored twelve, Reeza Hendricks and Rassie van der Dussen put up a third-wicket partnership of 157 runs.
In the second Twenty20 International at SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa defeated Pakistan by seven wickets. In the first Twenty20 International, the team captained by Muhammad Rizwan appeared to be in much better form following a poor batting display in Durban. To avoid future issues, the club management must address the skipper’s lack of intent during the powerplay, which occurred once more.
However, Saim Ayub, a teenage player, hit an undefeated 98 runs off 57 deliveries in some outstanding middle-field cricket. Before leaving for 31 runs off of 20 deliveries, star batsman Babar Azam provided him with solid middle-field support. But in T20I cricket, intent is crucial, and he demonstrated it. As Pakistan amassed 206 runs in the first innings, Irfan Khan made a spectacular cameo towards the conclusion of the innings, scoring 30 runs off of 16 deliveries.
Reeza Hendricks, in particular, smashed 117 runs off 63 deliveries and displayed some incredible cricket.
In the second Twenty20 International, Haris Rauf gave up 57 runs in his four overs, and he smashed Pakistani bowlers all over the park. When Rassie, who often serves as an anchor, made an undefeated 66 runs off 38 deliveries in Centurion, he altered tactics. The pair played aggressive cricket and put in a lot of effort to help the Proteas win easily.
However, Pakistan has to examine a lot of factors following back-to-back losses to South Africa. The seniors’ failure to score runs, the bowling unit’s inconsistent play, and Rizwan’s intentions are some of the issues that require quick solution.
Here’s how X users reacted:
Pakistan have just lost to a South African team missing the likes of David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs #SAvPAK #Cricket
— #SAvPAK #SAvPAK (@PAKSport_Tv) December 14, 2024
Haris Rauf conceded 7 sixes on his bowling in last night’s SA vs Pak match.
Imagine 7 SIXES out of 24 ballsPeak Bashing of all time !!! #SAvPAK
— Abey Kuruwila 3.0
(@kuruwila) December 14, 2024
Haris Rauf against South Africa in T20Is:
Overs 27.3
Runs conceded 307
Wickets 6
Average 51.16
Economy rate 11.16#SAvPAK #Cricket— #SAvPAK #SAvPAK (@PAKSport_Tv) December 14, 2024
You just play Domestic & leagues Cricket only.
Bro Just Stay away from Pakistan Team.
It’s humble Request to you… Usman khan#PakistanCricket #PAKvSA #Cricket
— Abdullah Mangat (@chabdullah_2000) December 13, 2024
You just play Domestic & leagues Cricket only.
Bro Just Stay away from Pakistan Team.
It’s humble Request to you… Usman khan#PakistanCricket #PAKvSA #Cricket
— Abdullah Mangat (@chabdullah_2000) December 13, 2024
Muhammad Rizwan as captain of Pakistan in T20I.
Matches – 5
Won – 0
— sidra Malik (@sidzu05) December 13, 2024
An unbelieveable inning played by @SaimAyub7. He made everyone shocked and set a precedent for many. Although, he couldn’t complete his century but his worldclass performance is equivalent to it.
#PakistanCricket #PAKvSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/EE5DkxNEGS
— Abdul moizZ (@OfficalAbdul) December 13, 2024
“If the team is not winning, a hundred doesn’t matter. If a hundred is written in my fate, it will happen automatically,” said Saim Ayub#TOKReports #SaimAyub #PakVSA pic.twitter.com/d53B4tpf90
— Times of Karachi (@TOKCityOfLights) December 13, 2024
An epic battle at Centurion!
Despite Saim Ayub’s heroics (98*), South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks stole the show with a phenomenal century, leading SA to a 7-wicket win. Pakistan fought hard but fell short. Excited for the Final Match of the series!
#PAKvSA #T20I
— Abdul Ghani (@Iamghani5) December 13, 2024
Not a great start with the captaincy by Muhammad Rizwan as everyone expects from him after Australia now Pakistan lost their T20 series against South Africa but Rizwan said they are in the learning Process…#PakistanCricket#PAKvSA#SAvPAK #Rizwan
— Ali Murtaza (@iAliMurtaza) December 13, 2024
Reeza Hendricks – 110 runs in 56 only
10 Sixes 6 Fours
#PAKvSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/igHvHj0yfZ
— Alok Mohan kalra (@JmdAlok) December 13, 2024
Most times Conceding 50 or more runs for Pakistan in a T20I match
3 – Shadab Khan
2 – Mohammad Hasnain
2 – Mohammad Sami
2 – Usman Shinwari
2 – Haris Rauf*#PAKvSA https://t.co/bP0FObwhQq— Ahmad
(@dubai_152) December 14, 2024
Haris Rauf conceded 7 sixes and 1 four in his spell today.
– 57 runs in 4 overs. pic.twitter.com/UWk4O6V6ji
— 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞 (@CallMeSheri1) December 13, 2024
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