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PAK v SA 2025 1st T20I Match: SA Won By 55 Runs, Linde’s 33 Runs, 3 Wickets
Updated - 29-OCT-2025 5:26 IST
On 28th October, the 1st T20I match of the South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 was played in Rawalpindi. South Africa beat Pakistan by 55 runs. South Africa all-rounder George Linde scored 33 runs with took 3 wickets. South Africa leads the 3-match T20I series by 1-0.
Match Summary
|
Series |
South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 |
|
Match |
1st T20I Match |
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Seadule |
South Africa v Pakistan |
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Venues |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
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Date |
28th October |
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Result |
South Africa won by 11 runs |
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Toss |
India (Bowling) |
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Player of the match |
George Linde(SA) (33 runs, 3 wickets) |
South Africa Inning - 194/9(20 Overs)
After losing the toss, South Africa came to bat. South Africa scored 194/9 at 20 overs. Top scores: Reeza Hendricks scored 60 runs.
Top Score
|
Playes |
Runs |
Strike Rate |
|
Reeza Hendricks |
60 |
150 |
|
George Linde |
36 |
163.33 |
|
Tony de Zorzi |
33 |
206.25 |
Bowling Highlights
For the Pakistan side, Mohammad Nawaz took 3 wickets.
|
Playes |
Wickets |
Economy |
|
Mohammad Nawaz |
3 |
6.5 |
|
Saim Ayub |
2 |
7.75 |
|
Shaheen Shah Afridi |
1 |
11.25 |
|
Naseem Shah |
1 |
11.33 |
Pakistan Inning - 139/10(18.1 Overs), Target 195
Chasing the target of 195. Pakistan got all out under 139 runs at 18.1 overs. Top score: Saim Ayub’s 37 score.
Top Score
|
Playes |
Runs |
Strike Rate |
|
Saim Ayub |
37 |
132.14 |
|
Mohammad Nawaz |
36 |
180 |
|
Sahibzada Farhan |
27 |
126.31 |
Bowling Highlights
For the South Africa side, Corbin Bosch took 4 wickets.
|
Playes |
Wickets |
Economy |
|
Corbin Bosch |
4 |
3.5 |
|
George Linde |
3 |
10.33 |
|
Lizaad Williams |
2 |
6.63 |
|
Lungi Ngidi |
1 |
8.75 |