In a mouthwatering contest between South Africa and Pakistan. Pakistan off to a winning start in T20Is too. In the final over of the match, Pakistan needed 11 runs to win. And after scoring 8 runs in the first four balls of final over Pakistan need 3 runs in 2 balls, they run 2 runs, and due to an overthrow they run 3rd run.
Disappointment for the Proteas as they walk back slowly. Pakistan delighted to cross the line and start the series on the right note. The hosts could have put on a better show in the field for the desired result. But Pakistan pulled this towards their way with the ball even before the chase. South Africa was set for a total of more than 200 at one point, but Pakistan leaked just 29 runs in the last over to restrict them. Rizwan then got them off a flier. Babar Azam fell early but then the star of the ODI series Fakhar Zaman came out for a quick cameo. Rizwan held one end tight as his teammates got in and got out. None of them wasted time though. Hendricks got two at one stage to push Pakistan back but then Faheem Ashraf came out with nice intent to help Rizwan’s pursuit and Pakistan eventually got over the line with Rizwan not having to face a single ball with 11 runs needed in the last over.