In a thrilling finish to Match 4, South Africa edged past Pakistan by 3 wickets with 2 balls to spare, chasing down 102 in a tense low-scoring contest. Pakistan managed 101/6, with Saud Shakeel (34 off 22)* and Fakhar Zaman (27 off 10) holding the innings together. South Africa’s bowlers, especially Marco Jansen (2/34) and Keshav Maharaj (1/3), kept the total within reach.
Chasing 102, South Africa lost wickets at regular intervals, but Temba Bavuma’s explosive 34 off 10 balls gave them momentum. The game came down to the wire — 14 runs were needed off the final over with Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada at the crease. After Salman Ali Agha’s brilliant penultimate over went for just 5 runs, Abrar Ahmed was tasked with defending the total. However, Maharaj kept his cool, smashing two sixes in the over to seal the win in just 4 balls and hand South Africa a stunning 3-wicket victory in the final moments.