Reeza Hendricks’ explosive 117 off 63 balls, along with Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten 66, guided South Africa to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I. Chasing 207, South Africa had a shaky start, but Hendricks’ aggressive batting alongside van der Dussen’s steady knock turned the game in their favor. The pair added 157 runs together, and Hendricks scored his maiden T20I century in just 54 balls, helping South Africa secure victory with three balls to spare.
Pakistan posted a competitive total of 206/5, thanks to Saim Ayub’s brilliant 98* runs. Ayub’s knock, which included 11 boundaries and 5 sixes, was the highlight of Pakistan’s innings. However, the bowlers struggled to capitalize on the early breakthroughs. Haris Rauf and Abbas Afridi went for runs, and Pakistan’s bowlers couldn’t stop the partnership between Hendricks and van der Dussen.
The win gives South Africa a 2-0 lead in the series, and Pakistan will look to bounce back in the third T20I to avoid a series defeat. The third match is set to take place today in Johannesburg.
