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Proteas Dominate Pakistan to Take Series Lead
31 Oct
Summary
- South Africa thrash Pakistan by 55 runs in 1st T20I
- Reeza Hendricks and George Linde shine for Proteas
- Babar Azam's lean patch continues with a 2-ball duck
On October 31, 2025, South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Pakistan with a convincing 55-run victory in the second match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
After being put in to bat first, the Proteas posted a formidable total of 194 runs in their 20 overs. Opener Reeza Hendricks laid the foundation with a 60-run knock off just 40 balls, while all-rounder George Linde provided the late impetus with a quickfire 36 off 22 deliveries. The South African bowlers then produced a clinical performance to bundle out Pakistan for 139 in 18.1 overs.
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam's lean patch continued as he was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Corbin Bosch. Lizaad Williams and Bosch were the pick of the South African bowlers, sharing five wickets between them.
The series is now poised at 1-0 in favor of the visitors, with the final T20I scheduled for November 2, 2025. Pakistan will be eager to bounce back and level the series, while South Africa will look to seal the deal and clinch the T20I trophy.
