Pakistan vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 20 H2H matches (2009–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (PAK perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
PAK
W1 L1
SA
W3 L0
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Top Performers in H2H
From 19 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
PAK at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Umar Akmal
102 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Saeed Ajmal
5 wkts
SA at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Quinton de Kock
173 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
6 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
Pakistan
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Levi | b Saeed Ajmal | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Hashim Amla | c Shoaib Malik b Yasir Arafat | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Jacques Kallis | c Shahid Afridi b Mohammad Hafeez | 12 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 66.67 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | c Kamran Akmal b Yasir Arafat | 48 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 126.32 |
| Farhaan Behardien | st Kamran Akmal b Mohammad Hafeez | 18 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 85.71 |
| AB de Villiers (c) (wk) | c Imran Nazir b Umar Gul | 25 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 138.89 |
| Albie Morkel | not out | 9* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Robin Peterson | not out | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raza Hasan | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Arafat | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Hafeez (c) | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahid Afridi | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Umar Gul | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Hafeez (c) | st AB de Villiers b Robin Peterson | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Imran Nazir | c AB de Villiers b Dale Steyn | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Nasir Jamshed | st AB de Villiers b Robin Peterson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamran Akmal (wk) | b Johan Botha | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Shoaib Malik | c Dale Steyn b Jacques Kallis | 12 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Umar Akmal | not out | 43* | 41 | 4 | 1 | 104.88 |
| Shahid Afridi | c Albie Morkel b Jean-Paul Duminy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Arafat | c Jean-Paul Duminy b Dale Steyn | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Umar Gul | c Robin Peterson b Dale Steyn | 32 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 188.24 |
| Saeed Ajmal | not out | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Morne Morkel | 3.4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 9.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin Peterson | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 3.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Albie Morkel | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Johan Botha | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacques Kallis | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Robin Peterson
SA
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Mohammad Hafeez
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Umar Gul
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Dale Steyn
SA
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Umar Akmal
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Saeed Ajmal
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Yasir Arafat
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Imran Nazir
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Jacques Kallis
SA
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Johan Botha
SA
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Albie Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Farhaan Behardien
SA
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Raza Hasan
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Richard Levi
SA
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Shahid Afridi
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Shoaib Malik
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Morne Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Kamran Akmal
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Nasir Jamshed
PAK
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Pakistan vs South Africa: who played
Pakistan won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2012 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 28 September 2012. Jean-Paul Duminy top-scored with 48 off 38 balls and Dale Steyn took 3/22.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Pakistan XI: Mohammad Hafeez (c), Imran Nazir, Nasir Jamshed, Kamran Akmal (wk), Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, Shahid Afridi, Yasir Arafat, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, Raza Hasan. South Africa XI: Richard Levi, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, Jean-Paul Duminy, Farhaan Behardien, AB de Villiers (c) (wk), Albie Morkel, Robin Peterson, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel.
Who won Pakistan vs South Africa?
Pakistan won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
When and where was Pakistan vs South Africa played?
Pakistan vs South Africa was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Friday 28 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Pakistan scored 136/8 in 19.4 overs. South Africa scored 133/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Jean-Paul Duminy was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Jean-Paul Duminy top-scored with 48 off 38 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Dale Steyn took 3/22 in 4 overs.