Pakistan vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
The Sahaj Garage League • South Africa won the match by 78 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of The Sahaj Garage League, Pakistan took on South Africa on Jan 5, 2026, 02:49 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 78 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 263 runs and 19 wickets fall between South Africa (170/9 in 20.0 overs) and Pakistan (93/10 in 18.2 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (170/9)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 170/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Q De Kock spearheaded the batting effort with 63 runs off 31 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 203.2). Valuable middle-order support came from R Hendriks, who contributed 47 runs off 45 deliveries, while L Pretious added 19 (13b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, H Rauf led the bowling figures with 4/22 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.50), assisted by M Nawaz (2/29 in 4.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (93/10)
Pursuing a target of 171 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 93/10 in 18.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.07 runs per over. F Zaman anchored the chase for Pakistan with 22 runs from 27 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 81.5), alongside M Nawaz who chipped in with 20 off 22 balls. Defending the total, A Simelane delivered a key spell of 4/15 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.75, while L Williams finished with 2/8 (3.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Q De Kock and R Hendriks (South Africa), who combined for 86 runs off 52 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—A Simelane (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 154.0 total points, followed closely by H Rauf (146.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to A Simelane.