Pakistan (112/1) crush South Africa (110) by a resounding 9-wickets triumph to level the 3-match series at 1-1

[Ahmed216]

Theyve made a slow pitch instead of phatta to counter sa fire batting lineup, defensive tactic by pcb just like bangladesh.

Excellent job actually.
It's slow but not much spin on offer. Our batsmen should enjoy it

 

[Energy]

Theyve made a slow pitch instead of phatta to counter sa fire batting lineup, defensive tactic by pcb just like bangladesh.

What is wrong in it?

 

[sweep_shot]

This Pakistani side looks much better than the one that played before this series.

I would replace Faheem with Shaheen and Agha with another batter. Maybe replace Babar too. Rest should remain as it is.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Skiddy/swing bowlers always do well at Lahore.

Somewhat exaggerated because of today's pitch but still.

 

[Josh]

Pakistan suddenly looking like a champion side. Congratulations to Pakistan in advance for WT20 Cup trophy

 

[jamie smith fan]

Pakistan suddenly looking like a champion side. Congratulations to Pakistan in advance for WT20 Cup trophy

Bhai nazar lag jayegi

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Once again they can't dismantle the tail

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

It was stupid defensive captaincy now giving Faheem Ashraf the ball 3 overs ago

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Philander does not come across as someone who understands the game particularly deeply

 

[Ball Blazer]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1984293428101050549

 

[Ball Blazer]

Never celebrate too early. It's Pakistan!

Pakistan suddenly looking like a champion side. Congratulations to Pakistan in advance for WT20 Cup trophy

 

[jnaveen1980]

Babar 50 not out today will help other teams

 

[Ball Blazer]

I was expecting all would be down under 100.

 

[Rana]

So Usman is a fine keeper

No one will point this out obviously

 

[jnaveen1980]

He can have a massive laugh - Ramiz

 

[YousafTheBeast]

SA have scored enough runs for Babar to reclaim his T20 captaincy.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Babar friendly pitch

 

[Energy]

This Pakistani side looks much better than the one that played before this series.

I would replace Faheem with Shaheen and Agha with another batter. Maybe replace Babar too. Rest should remain as it is.

Faheem is an improved cricketer. Shaheen has regressed.

 

[Asad T]

Faheem is an improved cricketer. Shaheen has regressed.

tbh i think shaheen has improved slightly in the last year

slightly better pace and has developed more variations

 

[Josh]

Faheem with Kajal on eye brows is a fine player and much better than Shaheen on such pitches

 

[Ball Blazer]

57th time Pakistan has bowled out an oppoisiton in T20Is

 

[sweep_shot]

Faheem is an improved cricketer. Shaheen has regressed.

Shaheen is a big match player. A proven match-winner.

He should always play. He can hit well too.

 

[DRsohail]

Babar friendly pitch

King has to score, Indians are very much concerned, let see.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

I am expecting a Babar masterclass here and the raucous fans celebrating his comeback chasing 111.

 

[cricfan432]

What is wrong in it?

Does not prepare our batters for icc events. Should be able to score 200

 

[ads101]

Great stuff by bowlers

 

[CricVet]

I am expecting a Babar masterclass here and the raucous fans celebrating his comeback chasing 111.

Is that a wish?

 

[CricVet]

Finally, Pak pace bowlers used some secretly hidden wits while bowling - very unlike current Pakistan bowling group(s).

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Is that a wish?

It's just what might happen.

Babar scoring when pressure is low ✓

Babar scoring when score is low. ✓

Babar scoring when target is above 200 X

Babar scoring when pressure is high X

 

[CricVet]

Shaibzada Sahab, instead of wafting, please use head and get the timing right...this is a golden opportunity to use the head.

 

[salman24]

It's just what might happen.

Babar scoring when pressure is low ✓

Babar scoring when score is low. ✓

Babar scoring when target is above 200 X

Babar scoring when pressure is high X

Pakistan has chased 200 4 times and Babar scored big score in 3 of those games.

 

[Rana]

Boss shot Saim

 

[CricVet]

Pakistan has chased 200 4 times and Babar scored big score in 3 of those games.

Every dog has its day - that time is passed. He used to be lean and not too mentally fragile. The age is catching up - Babar fans need to realize it. His mental strength has only deteriorated, and on top of it, it does not seem that he wants to fit himself physically.

 

[salman24]

Every dog has its day - that time is passed. He used to be lean and not too mentally fragile. The age is catching up - Babar fans need to realize it. His mental strength has only deteriorated, and on top of it, it does not seem that he wants to fit himself physically.

How many other dogs have chased 200 for Pak?

 

[cricfan432]

Farhan the domestic toiler has become our main player, should be part of odi team as well.

 

[Rana]

Shot Sahibzada!

 

[CricVet]

How many other dogs have chased 200 for Pak?

I don't care if it is ZERO. His time is nearing to an end, and as a senior team member, he needs to be an example for juniors to be physically fit to perform in international arena.

 

[salman24]

I don't care if it is ZERO. His time is nearing to an end, and as a senior team member, he needs to be an example for juniors to be physically fit to perform in international arena.

Now he is not physically fit. Matlab kuch bhi from Babar haters lol

 

[CricVet]

Pure timing- that is what I wanna see Sahabzada Sahib - beautiful!

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan playing aggressive cricket

 

[CricVet]

Now he is not physically fit. Matlab kuch bhi from Babar haters lol

So anyone who used logic is a hater?

 

[Asad T]

How many other dogs have chased 200 for Pak?

i want babar to do well, but past results don't always guarantee future returns.

the thing is, after a looong slump one should return to domestic / franchise to regain confidendce. but for some reason, he hasn't really done that.

 

[Justcrazy]

75 of 90 balls required

 

[ads101]

Every dog has its day - that time is passed. He used to be lean and not too mentally fragile. The age is catching up - Babar fans need to realize it. His mental strength has only deteriorated, and on top of it, it does not seem that he wants to fit himself physically.

It’s how I feel. I think the Rizwan Babar partnership was a stronger batting line up than the one we have today. But even if we suddenly reverted it won’t be the same, Babar (and even Rizwan to an extent) are the same anymore, they won’t deliver to the standard we used to.

Just have to look forward. This current batting line up is weaker right now but will hopefully as they gel together as a team. So we just have to back them. They may end up stronger than Rizwan babar which will be good for Pakistan.

The only reason I’d entertain Babar coming back to the team is the issue of the no.3 position. We need someone to hold together the line up there. It seems like Agha or management or unwilling to promote Agha there, so someone has to do it. Playing an unreliable bat there is not the way. Though Babar should have earnt back that no.3 via domestic performances not just handed it.

 

[Justcrazy]

Lucky escape for Saim , he is slogging blindly

 

[CricVet]

i want babar to do well, but past results don't always guarantee future returns.

the thing is, after a looong slump one should return to domestic / franchise to regain confidendce. but for some reason, he hasn't really done that.

He is arguably the best middle order batsman we have had in a Long time . Fan worshipping just doesn't suit Pakistan crickets and their fans.

 

[Rana]

Farhan/Saim>>>>>>>>Babar+Rizwan

Both can do what Babar and Rizwan do but they also have power game all around the wicket

 

[Justcrazy]

Saim need to bat a few balls , play on merit and feel the ball on his bat before going for big shots

 

[Asif321]

Should have let Babar and Agha to open . So we can watch some comedy

 

[RehanG]

Fardan tries to smash everything but still has 100ish strike rate.

 

[Rana]

3 sixes in the powerplay

 

[stani_pak]

Missed the end of paks bowling and paks batting during powerplay due to work meeting, Pak going a long nicely it seems

 

[stani_pak]

Saim gets dropped oh my days, he he been caught out playing that shot on other occasions haha

 

[CricVet]

To me, Babar and Rizwan were NEVER T20 openers - the adhoc Pak culture ruined everything in Pakistan. Instead of finding openers, PCT management chose to use their best middle order bat and HIS YAAR to open which ruined the entire structure.

 

[Asad T]

Missed the end of paks bowling and paks batting during powerplay due to work meeting, Pak going a long nicely it seems

looks like they are a different team today

 

[Asad T]

the cheer of the wicket so babar can bat is so cringe

 

[CricVet]

Don't review, this is plumb

 

[cricfan432]

Let see what barber does

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Babar has unreal fan following

 

[jnaveen1980]

Another 120 strike rate innings by Farhan

 

[salman24]

Crowd cheering for Babar lmao

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Typical nothing innings from Farhan

 

[stani_pak]

I dont think I have ever seen a home crowd cheer their own players wicket hahahaha

 

[jnaveen1980]

First ball 4. He is playing 2026 world cup

 

[imshally81]

What a shot... 4 runs

 

[stani_pak]

looks like they are a different team today

I caught the bowling like the 1st 15 overs when South Africa where batting, Pak turned up indeed

 

[salman24]

Starts with a classic cover drive

 

[cricfan432]

Trademark cover drive by barber, lets see what he does when bowler does not bowls in his zone

 

[stani_pak]

Babar 5 runs away to get pass Rohit Sharma for all time t20 international runs

 

[jnaveen1980]

Vernon goes king babar azam lol

 

[jnaveen1980]

Babar is absorbing the pressure

 

[DRsohail]

The highest scores in T20I, Babar Azam.

 

[Ahmed216]

Sahibzada was batting like a tailender

 

[cricfan432]

Saim starboy is back

 

[Energy]

Good to see Saim back amongst runs. Such a clean hitter.

 

[salman24]

Saim plays better with Babar

 

[cricfan432]

Look at that shot, abishekesque but pleasing to eyes as well

 

[stani_pak]

The highest scores in T20I, Babar Azam.

he is 4 runs away

 

[CricVet]

Good times for Saim to gain some confidence under the hapless bowling situation for SA.

 

[cricfan432]

oh my god