South Africa vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
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Based on 20 H2H matches (2009–2025)
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ICC T20I Rankings
SA
Rating: 243
PAK
Rating: 240
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Babar Azam
PAK
Catches (1+)
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
Catches (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Catches (1+)
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
Catches (1+)
George Linde
SA
Wickets (1+)
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
Catches (1+)
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 19 H2H matches
SuperSport Park
Centurion, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2019). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC vs SEC 05 Jan 2026 | 176/7 (20) | 177/0 (14.2) | 353 |
| PC vs MICT 12 Jan 2026 | 185/6 (20) | 132/7 (20) | 317 |
| PC vs PR 15 Jan 2026 | 127/10 (19.1) | 128/4 (15.1) | 255 |
| PR vs JSK 22 Jan 2026 | 210/5 (20) | 174/8 (20) | 384 |
| SA vs WI 29 Jan 2026 | 221/4 (20) | 225/3 (17.3) | 446 |
SA at SuperSport Park
Top Scorer
Reeza Hendricks
323 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Marco Jansen
5 wkts
PAK at SuperSport Park
Top Scorer
Babar Azam
200 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Faheem Ashraf
6 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
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Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janneman Malan | c Faheem Ashraf b Mohammad Nawaz | 55 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 137.5 |
| Aiden Markram | b Mohammad Nawaz | 63 | 31 | 6 | 4 | 203.23 |
| George Linde | b Faheem Ashraf | 22 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 200 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | not out | 34* | 20 | 1 | 2 | 170 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (c) (wk) | b Hasan Ali | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | lbw b Shaheen Afridi | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 137.5 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | not out | 73* | 47 | 5 | 2 | 155.32 |
| Babar Azam (c) | c Heinrich Klaasen b Lizaad Williams | 122 | 59 | 15 | 4 | 206.78 |
| Fakhar Zaman | not out | 8* | 2 | 2 | 0 | 400 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Linde | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Beuran Hendricks | 4 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 13.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Lizaad Williams | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Sisanda Magala | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 | 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 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
124.8 |
| 2 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
90.1 |
| 3 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
63.8 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK
|
63.6 |
| 5 |
George Linde
SA
|
57.9 |
| 6 |
Janneman Malan
SA
|
49.5 |
| 7 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
47.8 |
| 8 |
Lizaad Williams
SA
|
47.3 |
| 9 |
Faheem Ashraf
PAK
|
38.6 |
| 10 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
29.3 |
| 11 |
Hasan Ali
PAK
|
27.3 |
| 12 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
24.7 |
| 13 |
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
|
20.1 |
| 14 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
14.8 |
| 15 |
Haris Rauf
PAK
|
10.7 |
| 16 |
Beuran Hendricks
SA
|
8.8 |
| 17 |
Sisanda Magala
SA
|
8.3 |
| 18 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
8.0 |
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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South Africa vs Pakistan: who played
Pakistan won by 9 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) in T20I 2021 at SuperSport Park on 14 April 2021. Babar Azam top-scored with 122 off 59 balls and Mohammad Nawaz took 2/38.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Pakistan?
South Africa XI: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, George Linde, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (c) (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Pite van Biljon, Sisanda Magala, Beuran Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi. Pakistan XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.
Who won South Africa vs Pakistan?
Pakistan won by 9 wickets (with 12 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs Pakistan played?
South Africa vs Pakistan was played at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Wednesday 14 April 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Pakistan?
South Africa scored 203/5 in 20 overs. Pakistan scored 205/1 in 18 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Babar Azam was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 125/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was named Player of the Match in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Babar Azam was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Babar Azam top-scored with 122 off 59 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Mohammad Nawaz took 2/38 in 4 overs.