South Africa vs Pak 1st T20 Highlights 2025 – Full Match Stats
In the South Africa vs Pak 1st T20 Highlights 2025, fans at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium witnessed an action-packed contest as South Africa posted a strong total of 195 runs while batting first. Reeza Hendricks led from the front with a fluent 60 off 40 balls, supported by Tony’s quick 33 from 16 and George’s steady 36. Quinton de Kock added 23 from 13 as the visitors dominated the powerplay.
Pakistan’s bowlers had mixed results, with Mohammad Nawaz taking three wickets and Saim Ayub chipping in with two, but they struggled to contain the run flow. Shaheen conceded 45 runs in his four overs, while Naseem Shah went for 34 in just three overs, as South Africa set a challenging target for the home side.
Pakistan’s chase began with promise but soon crumbled against South Africa’s sharp bowling attack. Saim Ayub top-scored with 37 off 28, and Sahibzada Farhan added 24, but regular wickets kept Pakistan under pressure.
Babar Azam fell for a duck, and the middle order collapsed as Bosch ripped through the lineup with 4 for 14. Linde claimed three wickets, while Lizaad Williams and Ngidi shared the rest to bundle Pakistan out well short of the target.
After the Asia Cup break, Pakistan’s return to T20Is ended in disappointment, while South Africa took a confident 1-0 lead in the series. Watch the Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20i match highlights today.
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the 1st T20i 2025 against SA.
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st T20I at Rawalpindi
South Africa T20 Team
Kock†, Hendricks, Zorzi, Brevis, Breetzke, Ferreira*, Linde, Bosch, Williams, Burger, Ngidi.
Pakistan T20 Team
Saim, Sahibzada, Babar, Agha*, Usman†, Hasan, Nawaz, Faheem, Shaheen, Naseem, Abrar.
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Pakistan vs South Africa T20I Stats
South Africa vs Pak 1st T20 Highlights 2025
- South Africa crushed Pakistan by 55 runs in the 1st T20I at Rawalpindi
- Reeza Hendricks top-scored with 60 as SA posted 194 for 9
- Babar Azam’s return ended with a second-ball duck
- Corbin Bosch took 4 for 14, tormenting Pakistan’s middle order
- George Linde hit 36 and grabbed 3 wickets in a brilliant all-round show
- Mohammad Nawaz fought with 3 for 26 and 36 runs, but Pakistan managed only 139
