Pakistan vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
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Rating: 243
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Gaddafi Stadium
Lahore, Pakistan
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2025). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
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PAK at Gaddafi Stadium
Top Scorer
Babar Azam
824 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Haris Rauf
28 wkts
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Top Scorer
Reeza Hendricks
132 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Dwaine Pretorius
6 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
Pakistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | c Andile Phehlukwayo b Dwaine Pretorius | 51 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 124.39 |
| Babar Azam (c) | lbw b Dwaine Pretorius | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Haider Ali | c Lutho Sipamla b Andile Phehlukwayo | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Hussain Talat | c Pite van Biljon b Tabraiz Shamsi | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | c David Miller b Dwaine Pretorius | 20 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 95.24 |
| Khushdil Shah | c Heinrich Klaasen b Dwaine Pretorius | 15 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Faheem Ashraf | not out | 30* | 12 | 2 | 2 | 250 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | b Dwaine Pretorius | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Usman Qadir | not out | 4* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Smuts | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwaine Pretorius | 4 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenton Stuurman | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Lutho Sipamla | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janneman Malan | b Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| JJ Smuts | c Babar Azam b Shaheen Afridi | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Reeza Hendricks | c Iftikhar Ahmed b Usman Qadir | 42 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 140 |
| Pite van Biljon | c Mohammad Nawaz b Mohammad Nawaz | 42 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 131.25 |
| David Miller | not out | 25* | 19 | 2 | 1 | 131.58 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (c) (wk) | not out | 17* | 9 | 3 | 0 | 188.89 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Usman Qadir | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 1.2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 11.67 | 0 | 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 |
Dwaine Pretorius
SA
|
185.3 |
| 2 |
Faheem Ashraf
PAK
|
75.8 |
| 3 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
71.9 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK
|
59.3 |
| 5 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
55.4 |
| 6 |
Reeza Hendricks
SA
|
52.8 |
| 7 |
Pite van Biljon
SA
|
48.5 |
| 8 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
41.7 |
| 9 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
39.1 |
| 10 |
David Miller
SA
|
34.7 |
| 11 |
Usman Qadir
PAK
|
31.1 |
| 12 |
Iftikhar Ahmed
PAK
|
25.1 |
| 13 |
JJ Smuts
SA
|
23.0 |
| 14 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
20.6 |
| 15 |
Khushdil Shah
PAK
|
16.1 |
| 16 |
Haider Ali
PAK
|
14.1 |
| 17 |
Lutho Sipamla
SA
|
6.6 |
| 18 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
5.8 |
| 19 |
Janneman Malan
SA
|
5.0 |
| 20 |
Haris Rauf
PAK
|
4.8 |
| 21 |
Glenton Stuurman
SA
|
4.5 |
| 22 |
Hussain Talat
PAK
|
3.1 |
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
South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) in T20I 2021 at Gaddafi Stadium on 13 February 2021. Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 51 off 41 balls and Dwaine Pretorius took 5/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Pakistan XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf. South Africa XI: Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, JJ Smuts, Pite van Biljon, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (c) (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Glenton Stuurman, Lutho Sipamla, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Who won Pakistan vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 22 balls remaining).
When and where was Pakistan vs South Africa played?
Pakistan vs South Africa was played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Saturday 13 February 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Pakistan scored 144/7 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 145/4 in 16.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Dwaine Pretorius was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 185/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 51 off 41 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Pakistan vs South Africa?
Dwaine Pretorius took 5/17 in 4 overs.