In the third T20 international between Pakistan and South Africa, Pakistan emerged victorious, winning the match by 4 wickets and the series 2-1. South Africa, batting first, scored 164/8 with David Miller top-scoring with 85 runs off 45 deliveries. Pakistan's debutant leg spinner, Zaid Mahmood, took 3 wickets for 40 runs. In response, Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan got off to a strong start, but South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi took 4 wickets for 25 runs to put pressure on Pakistan. However, Hassan Ali's two sixes in the final over sealed the win for Pakistan, finishing with 169/6. Mohammad Rizwan was named the Player of the Series.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The match was a T20 International between Pakistan and South Africa.
2. The match was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
3. The pitch was dry and void of grass, promising assistance for the spinners.
4. Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bowl.
5. There were three changes for Pakistan: Hassan Ali, Asif Ali, and Zaid Mahmood, who made his T20 International debut.
6. There was one change for South Africa: Bjorn Fortuin came in place of Glenton Stuurman.
7. The commentators were Ramiz Raja and Simon Doull.
8. South Africa's Hendrix went for just two runs.
9. The first wicket fell at 10/1 for South Africa.
10. David Miller scored 85 runs for South Africa.
11. Pakistan's debutant leg spinner, Zaid Mahmood, took 3 wickets for 40 runs.
12. Hasan Ali took 2 wickets for 29 runs for Pakistan.
13. Pakistan's target was 165 runs at 8.25 runs per over.
14. Babar Azam scored 44 runs for Pakistan.
15. Rizwan scored 42 runs for Pakistan.
16. Shamsi took 4 wickets for 25 runs for South Africa.
17. Pakistan won the match by 4 wickets with 8 balls to spare.
18. Pakistan won the series 2-1.
19. Mohammad Rizwan was declared the Player of the Series.
20. Pakistan became the first nation to win 102 T20 Internationals.