By KHURRAM SHEHZAD AWAN :Pakistan edged out South Africa in a nail-biting finish at Gaddafi Stadium to win the three-match T20I series 2–1 on Friday night. The hosts delivered a commanding all-round performance to seal the decider and send home fans into celebration.—🏏 Babar Azam Leads From the FrontCaptain Babar Azam anchored Pakistan’s innings with a classy half-century, providing the foundation for a solid total. Supported by Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan’s top order displayed discipline against South Africa’s pace attack.Babar’s leadership and calm approach under pressure once again highlighted his importance to Pakistan’s limited-overs setup.—đź’Ą Shaheen Afridi Sparks Bowling ComebackSouth Africa began their chase aggressively, but Shaheen Afridi turned the game with two quick wickets in his opening spell.His fiery pace and movement with the new ball stalled South Africa’s momentum, while Haris Rauf and Usama Mir tightened control in the middle overs.Despite a brief resistance from the visitors’ middle order, Pakistan’s bowlers held their nerve to complete a comfortable win.—🎙️ Babar Azam Praises Team EffortSpeaking after the match, captain Babar Azam lauded his teammates for their fighting spirit.> “Every player gave their 100 percent. The way we bounced back after losing the first match shows our character,” said Babar.The skipper also credited the Lahore crowd for their unwavering support throughout the series.—🌙 Lahore Crowd Celebrates Historic WinThe Gaddafi Stadium witnessed electrifying scenes as fans cheered Pakistan’s series triumph.With this victory, Pakistan not only secured a morale-boosting home win but also gained valuable momentum ahead of their upcoming international commitments.
