Series #1772637182344
06/03/2026 - 03:30 PM
SO

South Africa

174/520.0 Overs
VS
PA

Pakistan

146/320.0 Overs

Pakistan won the match by 28 run

Man of the MatchS Ayub

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Pakistan Inning

174/520.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
S Farhan
c Markram b M Jansen 04000.0
S
S Ayub
c Riclton b Maharaj 614092152.5
F
F ZamanStriker
not out735581132.7
B
B Azam
c Riclton b Maharaj 01000.0
U
Usman
c Markram b M Jansen 221221183.3
S
Shadab
run out M Jansen 13810162.5
S
Salman
not out00000.0
Extras5 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 4)
Total174/5 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
M Jansen
4.003127.75
R
Rabada
4.002305.75
L
L N Gidi
4.0046011.50
M
Markram
1.0012012.00
B
Bosch
4.003508.75
M
Maharaj
3.002327.67
Fielding Highlights
Markram
2 C
Riclton
2 C
M Jansen
1 RO

Partnerships

S Farhan & S Ayub
S Farhan 0 · S Ayub 0
0 (4b)
F Zaman & S Ayub
F Zaman 56 · S Ayub 61
121 (82b)
B Azam & F Zaman
B Azam 0 · F Zaman 0
0 (1b)
Usman & F Zaman
Usman 22 · F Zaman 9
31 (20b)
Shadab & F Zaman
Shadab 13 · F Zaman 8
21 (13b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Rabada
1 Wkt11 Runs
4
Wd
1
1
1
2
W
Over 19Bosch
10 Runs
1
1
4
2
1
1
Over 18M Jansen
1 Wkt12 Runs
0
4
1
6
W
1
Over 17Rabada
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 16L N Gidi
10 Runs
0
1
4
0
4
1
Over 15Maharaj
2 Wkt5 Runs
1
W
W
0
2
2
Over 14M Jansen
12 Runs
1
1
4
1
4
1
Over 13Maharaj
7 Runs
0
0
1
2
0
4
Over 12Bosch
10 Runs
0
4
4
1
0
1
Over 11Maharaj
11 Runs
6
1
1
1
1
1
Over 10Bosch
7 Runs
1
0
4
1
0
1
Over 9L N Gidi
10 Runs
6
0
0
4
0
0
Over 8Bosch
8 Runs
0
1
4
1
2
0
Over 7L N Gidi
9 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
1
Over 6Markram
12 Runs
4
1
0
1
6
0
Over 5Rabada
8 Runs
2
1
0
4
0
1
Over 4L N Gidi
17 Runs
4
1
0
4
4
4
Over 3M Jansen
6 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
4
Over 2Rabada
2 Runs
0
2
0
0
0
0
Over 1M Jansen
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
0
W
1
0

South Africa Inning

146/320.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Markram
b Shadab9111081.8
D
De Cock
c F Zaman b S Ayub423961107.7
R
Riclton
retired - not out24393061.5
B
Brevis
not out552574220.0
M
Miller
c S Farhan b Amir01000.0
S
StubbsStriker
not out12511240.0
Extras4 (wd 4, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total146/3 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Shaheen
4.012807.00
A
Amir
4.003518.75
S
Shadab
4.001914.75
S
S Ayub
4.002716.75
T
Tariq
2.001407.00
S
Salman
1.00606.00
N
Nawaj
1.0017017.00
Fielding Highlights
F Zaman
1 C
S Farhan
1 C

Partnerships

Markram & De Cock
Markram 9 · De Cock 15
24 (28b)
Riclton & De Cock
Riclton 18 · De Cock 27
45 (48b)
Brevis & Riclton
Brevis 20 · Riclton 6
26 (20b)
Brevis & Miller
Brevis 5 · Miller 0
5 (5b)
Stubbs & Brevis
Stubbs 12 · Brevis 30
42 (19b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Shaheen
7 Runs
1
6
0
0
0
0
Over 19Amir
17 Runs
6
0
1
0
6
4
Over 18Shaheen
14 Runs
0
0
6
0
6
2
Over 17Amir
1 Wkt9 Runs
0
4
0
1
W
4
Over 16Shaheen
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 15Amir
5 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
4
Over 14Nawaj
17 Runs
4
1
4
4
4
0
Over 13S Ayub
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
1
1
W
4
0
Over 12Salman
6 Runs
0
1
1
0
4
0
Over 11Shadab
4 Runs
0
0
0
4
0
0
Over 10S Ayub
4 Runs
0
2
0
0
1
1
Over 9Tariq
6 Runs
0
4
0
1
1
0
Over 8Shadab
9 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
6
Over 7Tariq
8 Runs
0
Wd
1
0
4
1
1
Over 6S Ayub
6 Runs
0
1
0
1
4
0
Over 5Shadab
1 Wkt5 Runs
4
0
1
W
0
0
Over 4S Ayub
10 Runs
Wd
1
4
Wd
1
0
1
1
Over 3Shadab
1 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
Over 2Amir
4 Runs
0
0
0
0
4
0
Over 1Shaheen
7 Runs
4
0
0
Wd
2
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

South Africa vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 world cup • Pakistan won the match by 28 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 320 runs & 8 wickets
Pakistan Top Batter: F Zaman — 73 (55b, 8x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Maharaj — 2/23 (3.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Brevis — 55 (25b, 7x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Shadab — 1/19 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: F Zaman & S Ayub — 121 runs (82b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: S Ayub (Pakistan) — 194.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 world cup, South Africa took on Pakistan on Mar 4, 2026, 04:28 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 28 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 320 runs and 8 wickets fall between Pakistan (174/5 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (146/3 in 20.0 overs).

2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (174/5)

Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 174/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 46 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. F Zaman spearheaded the batting effort with 73 runs off 55 balls (including 8 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 132.7). Valuable middle-order support came from S Ayub, who contributed 61 runs off 40 deliveries, while Usman added 22 (12b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Maharaj led the bowling figures with 2/23 in 3.0 overs (economy 7.67), assisted by M Jansen (2/31 in 4.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (146/3)

Pursuing a target of 175 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 146/3 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.30 runs per over. Brevis anchored the chase for South Africa with 55 runs from 25 balls (7 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 220.0), alongside De Cock who chipped in with 42 off 39 balls. Defending the total, Shadab delivered a key spell of 1/19 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.75, while S Ayub finished with 1/27 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by F Zaman and S Ayub (Pakistan), who combined for 121 runs off 82 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Markram making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—S Ayub (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 194.0 total points, followed closely by Shadab (111.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Ayub.