South Africa force Pakistan collapse as Babar out for a duck on T20 return
Summary
South Africa defeated Pakistan by 55 runs in the first of a three-match T20 series. Babar Azam was dismissed without scoring as Pakistan struggled and was bowled out for 139 runs, trying to chase South Africa's 194 runs.Key Facts
- South Africa won the first T20 match against Pakistan by 55 runs.
- Babar Azam, returning to T20 cricket, got out for a "duck" (zero runs) after facing two balls.
- South Africa scored 194-9, with Reeza Hendricks making 60 runs and George Linde adding 36.
- Corbin Bosch was a key bowler for South Africa, taking 4 wickets for 14 runs.
- Pakistan's chase of 195 runs fell short, finishing at 139 all out.
- Pakistan's Saim Ayub top-scored for his team with 37 runs and Mohammad Nawaz contributed 36.
- The match was held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with a crowd of 16,000 fans.
- The remaining two matches of the series will take place in Lahore.
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