11 Dec, 01:35 (IST)

That's It! A stunning victory for South Africa in the end. They started very poorly with the bat with the top order collapsing in no time. It was David Miller who started the fightback and when even that looked not enough, George Linde made sure they go to a solid score. The bowlers did just enough to keep Pakistan at bay from the target. Linde was impressive with the ball too. The hosts take a 1-0 lead in the series with this victory.  

11 Dec, 01:31 (IST)

Out! That is in all likelihood the end of all hopes for Pakistan. Mohammad Rizwan goes for a hoik. Gets the top edge and the third man settles comfortably to complete the catch. Too little too late from Rizwan. Rizwan c Nqabayomzi Peter b Kwena Maphaka 74(62).

11 Dec, 01:24 (IST)

Out! George Linde slips in the arm-ball and deceives the batter for pace, Abbas is stuck to the crease and is late in bringing his bat down, the ball crashes into the back pad. Mohammad Rizwan is running out of partners now.  Abbas Afridi lbw b Linde 0(1).

11 Dec, 01:20 (IST)

Out! Irfan Khan fails to help Mohammad Rizwan. Lofts One over the head of the bowler but the fielder had no trouble taking a simple catch. Pakistan in trouble now. Irfan Khan c Breetzke b Linde 1(2).

11 Dec, 01:13 (IST)

With 36 runs needed at the last three overs, Mohammad Rizwan has ticked the box of taking the game deep. Now it is on him to press the accelerator and finish the game. His wicket will put Pakistan in tremendous pressure. 

11 Dec, 00:54 (IST)

Out! Finally the pressure of the asking rate got to Tayyab Tahir. Was a short pitched delivery from Ottneil Baartman and Tahir went down the ground. No power in it and long on settles to take an easy catch. Tayyab Tahir c Ferreira b Ottneil Baartman 18(18) .

11 Dec, 00:50 (IST)

After some quick loss of wickets, Mohammad Rizwan and Tayyab Tahir have steadied the ship with some occasional boundaries and ticked the scoreboard along. But it is now to put the foot on the accelerator as the asking rate keeps going high. 

11 Dec, 00:32 (IST)

Out! Usman holes out while playing the big shot. He had no choice but to go for it as the asking rate was climbing. Goes for the slog sweep and the ball doesn't travel far. Pakistan are in trouble here. Usman Khan c Reeza Hendricks b Linde 9(8).

11 Dec, 00:14 (IST)

Out! Just what the doctor ordered for South Africa. After playing a breezy knock, Saim Ayub is dismissed. Tries to go over the top on the offside, doesn't get on top of the bounce and gets caught just outside the circle. Solid blow for Pakistan. Saim Ayub c Breetzke b Simelane 31(15).

11 Dec, 00:12 (IST)

After Saim Ayub came in the Pakistan innings has found some momentum and they are off to a good start in the powerplay. Heinrich Klaasen has tried rotating his bowlers but the Pak batters have tackled it well. 

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After a series victory against Zimbabwe, Pakistan is back in action in T20Is against South Africa and they will take the hosts on in the first T20I at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. Pakistan have narrowly defeated Zimbabwe in the three-match T20I series preceding the series against Proteas under the leadership of Salman Agha. Now that the seniors are back again, a new combination will be put out on the field with alongside Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan and the new faces like Sufiyan Muqeem and Abbas Afridi. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are also back and that makes the Pakistan side a strong outfit in South Africa. Pakistan Super League 2025: Franchise Owners Submit List of Unsold Overseas IPL Players to PCB for PSL Draft.

The Proteas meanwhile are coming out of a gutting defeat against India at home. Since they are simultaneously playing Test and T20I together, some of the seniors will not feature in T20I squad including the likes of Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen. Heinrich Klaasen has been appointed the captain of the side. He will have to marshall the troops well and the side will feature some new faces and players who are yet to settle themselves in International arena like Andile Simelane, Patrick Kruger. It will also be an opportunity for the likes of Ryan Rickelton and Donovan Ferriera to show their caliber at the International arena.

South Africa will have concerns with Reeza Hendricks' batting. They might have to explore the option of Matthew Breetzke later in the series. With the middle order sorted with the likes of Klaasen, Miller and Ferriera, focus will be on George Linde and Nqaba Peter how they fill in the absence of Keshav Maharaj. Presence of a senior pro like Rassie van der Dussen will also help. Pakistan will hope their two in-form batters Usman Khan and Salman Agha can fire helping the stars around them. Wasim Akram Makes Strong Claim Regarding ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Venue, Says ‘This Is The Champions Trophy Which Is Happening In Pakistan’ (Watch Video).

Pakistan National Cricket Team Squad:  Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Omair Yousuf, Jahandad Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain.

South Africa National Cricket Team Squad: Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen(w/c), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Patrick Kruger, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nqabayomzi Peter, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Andile Simelane, Kwena Maphaka.