The third and final T20 international between Pakistan and South Africa was called off due to rain at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday (December 14betlead, 2024). The Proteas had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead and thus clinched the series despite the no result. (More Cricket News)

A sparkling century from opener Reeza Hendricks, his first in T20Is, and Rassie van der Dussen's unbeaten 38-ball 66 were the cornerstones of the hosts' victory in the second game, as they chased down a 207-run target with seven wickets to spare in 19.3 overs.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.

With that, South Africa ensured that they won a bilateral T20I series for the first time in more than two years. The Proteas had come into the second game after winning the first T20I on the back of a David Miller masterclass and George Linde’s all-round display.

The tour now heads to the ODI leg, starting with the first game in Paarl.

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Shaheen Afridi, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Omair Yousuf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Hasnain

South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen(w/c)betlead, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Ottneil Baartman, Dayyaan Galiem, Tabraiz Shamsi, Patrick Kruger, Ryan Rickelton