Hendricks led the third-highest successful chase at SuperSport Park with a hammering 117 off 63 balls, which included 10 sixes and seven fours.
With the help of Reeza Hendricks’ outstanding maiden T20I century, South Africa defeated Pakistan by seven wickets, winning their first bilateral T20I series since August 2022.
Hendricks led the third-highest successful chase at SuperSport Park with a scorching 117 off 63 balls, which included 10 sixes and seven fours. Rassie van der Dussen, who was still unbeaten at 66, struck the winning runs with three balls remaining in a match-winning 157-run partnership with him.
With the help of Irfan Khan (30) and Babar Azam (31) and a brilliant, unbeaten 98 from Saim Ayub, Pakistan amassed 206 for 5. But more damage was limited by George Linde’s clean overs and Dayyaan Galiem’s outstanding opening spell of 2 for 21.
The seasoned duo of Hendricks and van der Dussen led the hosts to victory, ending their eight-series losing streak and delivering coach Rob Walter his first T20I series triumph, despite early blows from Jahandad Khan, who grabbed 2 for 40.
The series’ last Twenty20 International between South Africa and Pakistan will take place in Johannesburg on December 14. South Africa will strive for a clean sweep as they have already won the series. Pakistan will try to get a consolation victory in the meantime.
