Rassie van der Dussen was the standout batsman for South Africa scoring a crucial 52 off 36 as the Proteas were bowled out for 144.
In the fourth and series-deciding T20 between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field. South Africa, batting first, posted 144 in 20 overs.
The South African innings was kickstarted by Janneman Malan’s boundary off the last ball of the first over bowled by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Malan finished his innings with 33 off 28 balls, including three boundaries and a six, dismissed by Faheem Ashraf.
Aiden Markram, coming off three consecutive half-centuries, looked in fine form, as he deposited the second delivery he faced over extra cover for six. He followed it up with a late cut through point for four. Markram was unable to continue his fine form in this game, being dismissed by Mohammad Nawaz for 11.
Rassie van der Dussen, the standout batsman for South Africa today, scored a crucial 52 off 36. Van der Dussen’s innings gained momentum in Hassan Ali’s first over, which went for 17 runs, including three boundaries. Involved in an important partnership with Jaaneman Malan, the two batters built a solid foundation to take South Africa to a competitive score.
Unfortunately for South Africa, van der Dussen’s dismissal sparked a collapse, which witnessed South Africa losing 7 wickets for 32 runs.
