Key Points
- Faheem Ashraf and Salman Mirza shine with the ball, destroying Proteas batting line-up
- Dewald Brevis was the only notable contributor, scoring 25 off 16 balls, including three sixes
LAHORE: Pakistan delivered a dominant bowling performance, dismissing South Africa for a mere 110 runs in the second T20I of the series at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
Choosing to field first, Pakistan’s bowlers were relentless, with Faheem Ashraf leading the charge, claiming four wickets to put the visitors on the back foot throughout their innings.
South Africa’s Struggles
South Africa’s batting crumbled early, with Reeza Hendricks falling on the second delivery of the match, dismissed for a duck by Salman Mirza. The Proteas never truly recovered, with key batters like Quinton de Kock (7), Tony de Zorzi (7), and Matthew Breetzke (5) failing to build any significant partnerships.
Dewald Brevis was the only notable contributor, scoring 25 off 16 balls, including three sixes, but his efforts were in vain as wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals. The middle order, led by Donovan Ferreira (15), George Linde (9), and Corbin Bosch (11), also struggled to get going, with Faheem Ashraf and Naseem Shah causing havoc.
Faheem Ashraf Shines
Faheem Ashraf was the standout bowler, finishing with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 23 runs in 3.2 overs. He picked up the crucial scalps of Brevis, Ferreira, Linde, and Baartman, leading Pakistan’s charge with both pace and accuracy.
Salman Mirza also played a vital role, claiming 3 wickets for 14 runs in his four overs, while Naseem Shah added two more wickets, finishing with 2 for 28. Abrar Ahmed chipped in with a single wicket, helping to wrap up the South African innings.
Pakistan’s Bowling Breakdown
Salman Mirza: 4 overs, 14 runs, 3 wickets
Naseem Shah: 4 overs, 28 runs, 2 wickets
Mohammad Nawaz: 4 overs, 19 runs, 0 wickets
Abrar Ahmed: 4 overs, 26 runs, 1 wicket
Faheem Ashraf: 3.2 overs, 23 runs, 4 wickets
Pakistan’s Dominance:
With a strong performance in the field, Pakistan has put itself in a commanding position in the match. The 110-run total is a modest target, and the Pakistan batsmen will be confident of chasing it down with ease. The bowlers have shown great discipline and effectiveness, making it a difficult day for South Africa, who will need a remarkable effort to fight back.
