South Africa vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
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Based on 20 H2H matches (2009–2025)
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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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South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janneman Malan | c Fakhar Zaman b Faheem Ashraf | 33 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 117.86 |
| Aiden Markram | lbw b Mohammad Nawaz | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 220 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Mohammad Hafeez b Haris Rauf | 52 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 144.44 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (c) (wk) | c Shaheen Afridi b Faheem Ashraf | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| George Linde | c Mohammad Rizwan b Faheem Ashraf | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Wiaan Mulder | c Babar Azam b Hasan Ali | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | c Mohammad Rizwan b Hasan Ali | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | c Babar Azam b Shaheen Afridi | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Sisanda Magala | c Fakhar Zaman b Hasan Ali | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 87.5 |
| Lizaad Williams | not out | 2* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 3.3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 5.45 | 0 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | st Heinrich Klaasen b Bjorn Fortuin | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Babar Azam (c) | c Tabraiz Shamsi b Lizaad Williams | 24 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 104.35 |
| Fakhar Zaman | c Tabraiz Shamsi b Lizaad Williams | 60 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 176.47 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | c Lizaad Williams b Tabraiz Shamsi | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Haider Ali | c Bjorn Fortuin b Andile Phehlukwayo | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Asif Ali | c Sisanda Magala b Sisanda Magala | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Faheem Ashraf | c Aiden Markram b Sisanda Magala | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | not out | 25* | 21 | 1 | 2 | 119.05 |
| Hasan Ali | not out | 2* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Fortuin | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 8.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Lizaad Williams | 3.5 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 11.14 | 2 | 1 |
| Sisanda Magala | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 1 | 3 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| George Linde | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
Faheem Ashraf
PAK
|
132.6 |
| 2 |
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
|
91.8 |
| 3 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
75.2 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
60.2 |
| 5 |
Sisanda Magala
SA
|
46.3 |
| 6 |
Haris Rauf
PAK
|
44.9 |
| 7 |
Janneman Malan
SA
|
42.5 |
| 8 |
Hasan Ali
PAK
|
42.4 |
| 9 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
40.6 |
| 10 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
36.2 |
| 11 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
35.3 |
| 12 |
Lizaad Williams
SA
|
33.2 |
| 13 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
29.7 |
| 14 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
27.9 |
| 15 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
25.5 |
| 16 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
14.6 |
| 17 |
Mohammad Hafeez
PAK
|
13.0 |
| 18 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
11.0 |
| 19 |
George Linde
SA
|
10.7 |
| 20 |
Asif Ali
PAK
|
6.1 |
| 21 |
Haider Ali
PAK
|
2.9 |
| 22 |
Mohammad Rizwan
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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South Africa vs Pakistan: who played
Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) in T20I 2021 at SuperSport Park on 16 April 2021. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 60 off 34 balls and Faheem Ashraf took 3/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Pakistan?
South Africa XI: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (c) (wk), George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi. Pakistan XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.
Who won South Africa vs Pakistan?
Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs Pakistan played?
South Africa vs Pakistan was played at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Friday 16 April 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Pakistan?
South Africa scored 144/10 in 19.3 overs. Pakistan scored 149/7 in 19.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Faheem Ashraf was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 133/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was named Player of the Match in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Faheem Ashraf was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 60 off 34 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Faheem Ashraf took 3/17 in 4 overs.