Pakistan was glowing South Africa By four wickets in the thrilling third T20I in Lahore, making the series 2-1. In front of the Rehbar Gaddafi Stadium crowd, Babar Azam’s Willar Knock and Shahen Shah Afrida’s early carnage saw Pakistan run out 140 runs out for a memorable series victory.
Shaheen Afridi’s Early Strikes South Africa
Batting after winning the toss, South Africa were struck from the start by Shaheen’s fiery pace. Shaheen struck twice in the first over, a seasoned opener for a duck, and Lhuan-Dre Pretorius moments to demolish and reduce him to 0/2 in the opening exchange. USMAN TARIQ, dismissed the dangerous Reeza Hendricks and Dewald BREVI as South Africa in the morning mixed up the ruckus in South Africa’s struggling 38/3 in 38/3. It was never recovered for the visitors.
With less than 29 off 29 balls, despite some resistance from Donovan Ferreira and Corbin Bosch (30*), useful runs from South Africa found boundaries that continued to lose wickets regularly. Faheem Ashraf bowled with discipline in the middle overs to take two crucial wickets, Salman Mirza and Mohammad Nawaz started with one. Sahin claimed his third over with 3/26 as South Africa slipped to 139/9 at the end of their 20 overs. The pressure created by Pakistan’s bowlers, especially the power play, set the tone for the hosts and excited the packed stadium.
Babar Azam chases the anchors with a masterful knock
Pakistan’s chase was not without obstacles as South Africa fought valiantly to stay in the contest. Saim Ayub fell early, but Farhan, playing with confidence, playing with confidence, playing with confidence, playing with confidence, partnered to revive those who built their mascaras. Farhan’s Breezy 19 Foundation, Put in the Time Sir Salman‘S 33’ decisive support. However, it was Babar who once again proved himself to stand out on a tense night.
Walking under pressure, Babar, combined with his controlled aggression, collect loneliness and collect something empty. He brought up the fifty in just 36 balls, peppering the fences with crisp drives and wrist putts. 68 off 47 balls, including nine elegant boundaries, anchored the chase as the wickets rolled around in the final over. Agha and Babar managed to steal the bag and Babar’s bag, but Usman and Ashraf kept their cool in a series of fraying South African nerves.
As a result Pakistan reached the target of 140 with four wickets and six balls to spareset off wild notes between players and fans. Written under pressure and on a difficult pitch, it again elevated him high in the pantheon of Pakistani cricket. Thanks to the skipper’s remarkable efforts and Afridi’s opening spell, Pakistan’s Series against a certain South African outfit turned the Gaddafi Stadium into a cauldron of national pride.
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Here is the reaction of the fans:
Potm waht, a classic knock by King Babar 56 👑👑#Abinor # Biggboss19 #Farhanabhatt pic.twitter.com/gjneokzrat
– Abid Mengal (@mengal753) November 2, 2025
Babar Azam’s T20 comeback stands out as it stands now:
– Works hard in T20I history
– Most 4s in T20I history
– Most 50+ scores in T20I history#Pakvsa pic.twitter.com/pm7zsdvpwe– Shaheens Army of Pakistan (@pakshaheSarmy) November 2, 2025
He was the highest run-getter in his previous game, surpassing the 50+ chart in this one
Babar Azam series ends on a high
Like and Repost & Follow #Pakvsa pic.twitter.com/8iwtih9krw– Encouraging vibes (@ usamaawan179981) November 2, 2025
He played well #babar at least pic.twitter.com/dxltjzkwm3
– YouSaf Shah (@YouSafs26210362) November 2, 2025
Good King King Babar Azam pic.twitter.com/dhsuskbngk
– Aziz (@A_OFFICIALK1) November 2, 2025
Babar Azam! That’s it .. that’s the tweet !! ♥️✨#Babarazam #Babarazam 𓃵 #Pakvsa pic.twitter.com/vpm4phxxspx
– Tooba ✨ (@mayogarlicfries) November 2, 2025
There was a crowd,
There was a class 💯❤️🩹🏏
There was a king Babar Azam 🫀🌎 pic.twitter.com/6cqzqkchap
– 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠 𝕏 (@shehjaar_) November 2, 2025
Babar Azam was never in form
All that was missing was playing the Z team in the Zol House Bowls pic.twitter.com/ldwu9zq6xt
– Men’s Cricket (@menscricket) November 2, 2025
Conspiracy against Babar Azam slapped them in the face. He tried to harm her mentally. No, it’s comfortable https://t.co/cwiukqvw6p Any position to him was a conspiracy. It is a holiday rate. He plays it his way. pic.twitter.com/kof45y3654
– Sak (@engineKalam) November 2, 2025
Achievements of Babar Azam in this series.
– Rohit Sharma Dethroned Sharma by scoring most runs in T20IS history
On Virat Kohli hitting most 50s in T20IS history
– Rohit Sharma Dethroned Sharma by hitting most 4s in T20IS history. pic.twitter.com/ysipcl4rg4
– Zãhøør éhmãd Dãr (@darzahoor_) November 2, 2025
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