South Africa defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in the second T20 due to the strong performance of Wolvaardt and Khaka.

Benoni. South Africa defeated Pakistan by six wickets and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, thanks to Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 40-run innings and Ayabonga Khaka’s lethal bowling in the rain-affected second T20 International played in Benoni on Friday night (Saturday Indian time).

Bowling first in this match of 14 overs per innings, South Africa restricted Pakistan to nine wickets for 100 runs. In reply, the host team achieved the target by losing four wickets in 13.2 overs.

Chasing the target of 101 runs, South Africa was given a steady start by Tajmin Britts and Sune Luus. Both quickly added 30 runs, but Sadia Iqbal gave Pakistan its first success by LBWing Luus. Even after this, Britts and captain Laura Wolvaardt kept the run pace under control by making a partnership of 36 runs.

Pakistan tried to make a comeback in the middle overs, taking the wickets of Tajmin Britts and Dane Van Niekerk, leaving South Africa needing 30 runs in the last four overs. However, Laura Wolvaardt maintained her composure and took the team closer to the target with intelligent batting. She formed a useful partnership with Marizanne Kapp, while Nadine de Klerk hit a four to seal the win in 13.2 overs.

Earlier the match started late due to rain. South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first. With the new ball, Marizanne Kapp dismissed Muniba Ali, while Masabata’s class sent Gul Firozha and Eman Fatima to the pavilion, leaving Pakistan in trouble at 28 runs in the revised powerplay. A run out made the situation more difficult.

Kayla Reineke and Nonkululeko Mlaba also bowled economically in the middle overs. In the end, Ayabonga Khaka dealt a decisive blow to Pakistan’s innings by taking three wickets. 22 runs were definitely added in the last three overs, but the score of 100 runs did not prove to be enough for South Africa.

Brief Score:
Pakistan 100/9 (14 overs) – Aliya Riaz 20; Ayabonga Template 3/10, Masabata Class 2/14
South Africa 104/4 (13.2 overs) – Laura Wolvaardt 40*, Tajmin Britts 29; Saadia Iqbal 2/15.
South Africa won the match by six wickets and won the series.