Pakistan v South Africa, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd T20I, South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025

South Africa tour of Pakistan 2nd T20I: Pakistan v South Africa at Lahore, October 31, 2025
Pakistan
PAK
112/1 (13.1)
South Africa
SA
110/10 (19.2)
Finished
PAK won by 9 wickets
South Africa InningSA Inning110/10 (19.2 ov)
Pakistan InningPAK Inning112/1 (13.1 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Nandre Burger to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
0.2
Nandre Burger to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
0
0.3
Nandre Burger to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
0
0.4
Nandre Burger to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
0.5
Nandre Burger to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
4
0.6
Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump. Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 1 (5 runs)
Saim Ayub 4 (1)
Sahibzada Farhan 1 (5)
Pakistan 5/0
Nandre Burger 1-0-5-0
1
1.1
Lungisani Ngidi to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
1wd
1.2
Lungisani Ngidi to Saim Ayub, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Saim Ayub with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
1
1.2
Lungisani Ngidi to Saim Ayub, 1 run, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
0
1.3
Lungisani Ngidi to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes back, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
1.4
Lungisani Ngidi to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
1.5
Lungisani Ngidi to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
1
1.6
Lungisani Ngidi to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Saim Ayub goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
End of over 2 (5 runs)
Saim Ayub 6 (4)
Sahibzada Farhan 3 (8)
Pakistan 10/0
Lungisani Ngidi 1-0-5-0
Nandre Burger 1-0-5-0
4
2.1
Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
2.2
Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Saim Ayub goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
2.3
Nandre Burger to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
2.4
Nandre Burger to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
2.5
Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
1wd
2.6
Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball short length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Saim Ayub with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
0
2.6
Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Saim Ayub goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 3 (9 runs)
Saim Ayub 11 (8)
Sahibzada Farhan 6 (10)
Pakistan 19/0
Nandre Burger 2-0-14-0
Lungisani Ngidi 1-0-5-0
1
3.1
Lungisani Ngidi to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
3.2
Lungisani Ngidi to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the point.
1
3.3
Lungisani Ngidi to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Saim Ayub goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
6
3.4
Lungisani Ngidi to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
3.5
Lungisani Ngidi to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan goes back and slash flick shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
3.6
Lungisani Ngidi to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 4 (9 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 14 (14)
Saim Ayub 12 (10)
Pakistan 28/0
Lungisani Ngidi 2-0-14-0
Nandre Burger 2-0-14-0
6
4.1
Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to long on for a colossal Maximum!
0
4.2
Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
0
4.3
Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Corbin Bosch bowls a sharp delivery, and Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
4.4
Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive to the short cover.
0
4.5
Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive to the short cover.
2
4.6
Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 5 (8 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 22 (20)
Saim Ayub 12 (10)
Pakistan 36/0
Corbin Bosch 1-0-8-0
Lungisani Ngidi 2-0-14-0
2
5.1
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, 2 runs, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook pull, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
4
5.2
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
5.3
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, played it to the slip.
1
5.4
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
0
5.5
Ottniel Baartman to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
6
5.6
Ottniel Baartman to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers drive sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 6 (13 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 28 (22)
Saim Ayub 19 (14)
Pakistan 49/0
Ottniel Baartman 1-0-13-0
Corbin Bosch 1-0-8-0
4
6.1
Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
6.2
Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
1
6.3
Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, 1 run, Saim Ayub goes back to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
w
6.4
Sahibzada Farhan lbw b C Bosch 28 (23) Corbin Bosch to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, lbw b C Bosch, Out LBW !! leg cutter, full length, on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, strives to play it across the bat but fails to connect and ball strikes the pad, leading to an LBW appeal by Corbin Bosch, which is accepted by the umpire, resulting in Sahibzada Farhan dismissal.
4
6.5
Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
0
6.6
Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the square leg.
End of over 7 (9 runs)
Babar Azam 4 (2)
Saim Ayub 24 (17)
Pakistan 58/1
Corbin Bosch 2-0-17-1
Ottniel Baartman 1-0-13-0
1
7.1
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Saim Ayub goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
7.2
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
0
7.3
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
0
7.4
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
7.5
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the leg stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
7.6
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, 1 run, Saim Ayub goes back and plays a well-timed push off an carrom ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
End of over 8 (3 runs)
Saim Ayub 26 (19)
Babar Azam 5 (6)
Pakistan 61/1
Donovan Ferreira 1-0-3-0
Corbin Bosch 2-0-17-1
4
8.1
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
6
8.2
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
8.3
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, tucks punch toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
4
8.4
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Saim Ayub goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
6
8.5
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the stumps, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
1
8.6
Ottniel Baartman to Saim Ayub, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the deep point for 1 run.
End of over 9 (21 runs)
Saim Ayub 47 (25)
Babar Azam 5 (6)
Pakistan 82/1
Ottniel Baartman 2-0-34-0
Donovan Ferreira 1-0-3-0
0
9.1
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
0
9.2
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
2
9.3
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, 2 runs, Saim Ayub goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
1
9.4
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the long off for 1 run.
1
9.5
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Babar Azam goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
6
9.6
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Saim Ayub goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers drive sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 10 (10 runs)
Saim Ayub 56 (30)
Babar Azam 6 (7)
Pakistan 92/1
Donovan Ferreira 2-0-13-0
Ottniel Baartman 2-0-34-0
0
10.1
George Linde to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
1
10.2
George Linde to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
10.3
George Linde to Saim Ayub, 1 run, Saim Ayub goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
0
10.4
George Linde to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
1
10.5
George Linde to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.
0
10.6
George Linde to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Saim Ayub 57 (32)
Babar Azam 8 (11)
Pakistan 95/1
George Linde 1-0-3-0
Donovan Ferreira 2-0-13-0
1
11.1
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
11.2
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Saim Ayub goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
11.3
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
0
11.4
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
0
11.5
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the leg stump, Babar Azam hangs in the crease, tucks sweep toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.
1
11.6
Donovan Ferreira to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 12 (3 runs)
Babar Azam 10 (16)
Saim Ayub 58 (33)
Pakistan 98/1
Donovan Ferreira 3-0-16-0
George Linde 1-0-3-0
1
12.1
George Linde to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
0
12.2
George Linde to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, tucks pull toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.
0
12.3
George Linde to Saim Ayub, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
6
12.4
George Linde to Saim Ayub, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Saim Ayub goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
12.5
George Linde to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
12.6
George Linde to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
End of over 13 (8 runs)
Babar Azam 11 (18)
Saim Ayub 65 (37)
Pakistan 106/1
George Linde 2-0-11-0
Donovan Ferreira 3-0-16-0
6
13.1
Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Saim Ayub goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!



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