South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st T20I – Live Cricket Score, Commentary – The Times of India

With 73 runs required off the last 5 overs, the acceleration eventually came from Rizwan, and when the 17th over went for 24 runs, Pakistan found themselves right back in the contest. However, as has been the theme of the game, the pendulum swung back in South Africa’s favour as Linde struck a crucial triple blow in the following over. He nearly completed a hat-trick, but Haris Rauf successfully overturned the LBW decision on the hat-trick ball. Rizwan continued to fight, and it came down to needing 19 runs off the final over. Maphaka, putting that 24-run over behind him, kept his composure to dismiss Rizwan and effectively seal the win for South Africa.