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"Drop Him Permanently": Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan Slammed By Fans For Slow Innings vs SA

Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan played a knock of 74 off 62 balls in the first T20 against South Africa on Tuesday, in an innings that did not go down well amongst Pakistan fans. Pakistan crashed to defeat, failing to chase down a target of 184, falling short by 12 runs. Rizwan consumed more than half of the overs, batting at a strike rate of only 119.35. The innings drew the ire of fans on the internet, with some even calling for Rizwan to be dropped from the T20I setup.

David Miller And George Linde Take South Africa To Win Over Pakistan

A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took South Africa to an 11-run win in the first T20I century against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Friday. Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls with four fours and eight sixes and Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine. Left-arm spinner Linde followed up by taking four for 21. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hit 74 and his team were still in with a chance of winning until he was caught off the second ball of the final over.

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

Ace seamer Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the history book by becoming Pakistan's first bowler to take 100 wickets in each format of international cricket. In the first innings of the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban here on Tuesday night, Shaheen struck once in the powerplay, then in the middle phase and once towards the end to complete a three-wicket haul and arrive at the rare feat. With a three-wicket haul, Shaheen completed 100 T20I wickets and became the first Pakistan bowler to have 100 wickets in each format. Apart from T20Is, the 24-year-old left-arm seamer boasts 112 scalps in ODIs and 116 in Test cricket.

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Updates: South Africa will be squaring off against Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Durban. The hosts will be led by Heinrich Klaasen as the main team is currently facing Sri Lanka in a Test series. The Proteas have also included pacer Anrich Nortje and left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi in the squad. Pakistan are coming off a white-ball tour of Zimbabwe, where they won both the one-day and T20 series. (Live Scorecard)

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, LIVE Streaming: South Africa are all set to host Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Durban. Currently, the main Proteas team is facing Sri Lanka in the ongoing Test series. So, the T20 squad will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen. It is the first of six white-ball matches - three T20Is and three ODIs - to be played by Pakistan before they meet South Africa in two Test matches.

World Test Championship Final Qualification: With 10 Games To Go, All Possible Scenarios Explained

With 10 Tests remaining in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, several teams remain in contention for a place in the top two, although no team is guaranteed a spot just yet, as per ESPNcricinfo. South Africa, leading the table with a percentage of 63.33, have two home matches against Pakistan remaining. Their recent 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka has put them in a strong position. To secure a spot in the final, they need to win just one of their upcoming Tests against Pakistan. A 1-1 series result would leave them at 61.11 percent, with only India or Australia in a position to overtake them.

ICC World Test Championship Schedule: A Look At India, Australia, South Africa's Remaining Matches

Australia topped the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings while India slipped to number three after the visitors succumbed to a 10-wicket loss to the Aussies during the second Test at Adelaide Oval. As the current 2023-25 WTC cycle reaches its end, each match will have severe implications. A win or loss by one team could spoil the party for the other. Let us have a look at the current state of play in the ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle.

Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team's 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. "For a lot of the guys it was a proper taste of what Test cricket is about," said Bavuma of a hard-fought match which went into the fifth day. "It's rare when you get to play for five days and it's also rare when the game is always in the balance. There were times when we were on top and times when Sri Lanka were getting the momentum on their side."

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"Drop Him Permanently": Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan Slammed By Fans For Slow Innings vs SA

David Miller And George Linde Take South Africa To Win Over Pakistan

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History, Becomes First Pakistan Player In History To...

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I, Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

World Test Championship Final Qualification: With 10 Games To Go, All Possible Scenarios Explained

ICC World Test Championship Schedule: A Look At India, Australia, South Africa's Remaining Matches

Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win