South Africa vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2021
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Fakhar Zaman
PAK
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PAK
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Aiden Markram
SA
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Naseem Shah
PAK
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Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
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Aiden Markram
SA
Runs (20+)
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SA
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PAK
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From 16 H2H matches
SuperSport Park
Centurion, South Africa
Based on the last 10 ODI matches at this venue (since Feb 2017). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
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SA at SuperSport Park
Top Scorer
Quinton de Kock
333 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kagiso Rabada
11 wkts
PAK at SuperSport Park
Top Scorer
Babar Azam
339 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shaheen Afridi
9 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
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Playing XI in this match
Pakistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam ul Haq | c Kyle Verreynne b Keshav Maharaj | 57 | 73 | 3 | 0 | 78.08 |
| Fakhar Zaman | c Heinrich Klaasen b Keshav Maharaj | 101 | 104 | 9 | 3 | 97.12 |
| Babar Azam (c) | c Kyle Verreynne b Andile Phehlukwayo | 94 | 82 | 7 | 3 | 114.63 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | st Heinrich Klaasen b Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Sarfraz Ahmed (wk) | c JJ Smuts b JJ Smuts | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Faheem Ashraf | c Aiden Markram b Aiden Markram | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c Temba Bavuma b Aiden Markram | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Hasan Ali | not out | 32* | 11 | 1 | 4 | 290.91 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 10 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 4.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Beuran Hendricks | 7 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 5.43 | 5 | 1 |
| Lutho Sipamla | 6 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 8.33 | 1 | 1 |
| Daryn Dupavillon | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 |
| JJ Smuts | 8 | 0 | 67 | 1 | 8.38 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janneman Malan | lbw b Mohammad Nawaz | 70 | 81 | 9 | 0 | 86.42 |
| Aiden Markram | c Sarfraz Ahmed b Shaheen Afridi | 18 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 85.71 |
| JJ Smuts | b Usman Qadir | 17 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 94.44 |
| Temba Bavuma (c) | b Mohammad Nawaz | 20 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 86.96 |
| Kyle Verreynne | c Usman Qadir b Haris Rauf | 62 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 116.98 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | lbw b Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | c Sarfraz Ahmed b Hasan Ali | 54 | 61 | 3 | 2 | 88.52 |
| Keshav Maharaj | b Shaheen Afridi | 19 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 172.73 |
| Beuran Hendricks | c Sarfraz Ahmed b Haris Rauf | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Lutho Sipamla | not out | 4* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Daryn Dupavillon | b Shaheen Afridi | 17 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 170 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 9.3 | 0 | 58 | 3 | 6.24 | 0 | 2 |
| Hasan Ali | 10 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 7.6 | 1 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf | 9 | 1 | 45 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Usman Qadir | 9 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 5.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 7 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 4.86 | 0 | 0 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 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 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
160.4 |
| 2 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
91.2 |
| 3 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
84.4 |
| 4 |
Hasan Ali
PAK
|
77.8 |
| 5 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
60.6 |
| 6 |
Haris Rauf
PAK
|
59.7 |
| 7 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
58.5 |
| 8 |
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
|
49.5 |
| 9 |
Kyle Verreynne
SA
|
48.2 |
| 10 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
48.2 |
| 11 |
Usman Qadir
PAK
|
43.1 |
| 12 |
JJ Smuts
SA
|
41.2 |
| 13 |
Daryn Dupavillon
SA
|
36.7 |
| 14 |
Janneman Malan
SA
|
35.2 |
| 15 |
Imam ul Haq
PAK
|
25.6 |
| 16 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
16.4 |
| 17 |
Sarfraz Ahmed
PAK
|
14.6 |
| 18 |
Beuran Hendricks
SA
|
12.5 |
| 19 |
Lutho Sipamla
SA
|
10.1 |
| 20 |
Faheem Ashraf
PAK
|
9.0 |
| 21 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
3.4 |
| 22 |
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK
|
1.5 |
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 28 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2021 at SuperSport Park on 7 April 2021. Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 101 off 104 balls and Mohammad Nawaz took 3/34.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Pakistan?
South Africa XI: Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, JJ Smuts, Temba Bavuma (c), Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Beuran Hendricks, Lutho Sipamla, Daryn Dupavillon. Pakistan XI: Imam ul Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Qadir, Haris Rauf.
Who won South Africa vs Pakistan?
Pakistan won by 28 runs.
When and where was South Africa vs Pakistan played?
South Africa vs Pakistan was played at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Wednesday 7 April 2021, in ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2021.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Pakistan?
South Africa scored 292/10 in 49.3 overs. Pakistan scored 320/7 in 50 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Keshav Maharaj was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 160/100. 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?
Fakhar Zaman top-scored with 101 off 104 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Pakistan?
Mohammad Nawaz took 3/34 in 7 overs.