3rd T20I: Beuran Hendricks takes career-best 4/14 as Pakistan post 168/9

Centurion: Left-arm opening bowler Beuran Hendricks took a career-best four for 14 as South Africa restricted Pakistan to 168 for nine in the third and final Twenty20 international at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. Seven Pakistan batsmen reached double figures, but the highest score was 26 by Mohammad Rizwan. (South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: FULL SCORECARD)

Seeking a consolation win after losing the first two matches in the series, Pakistan made a fast start but were unable to put together any significant partnerships.

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Massive final over for the visitors. Shadab Khan’s (22*) three sixes helps Pakistan to 168/9 after 20 overs.

Beuran Hendricks finishes with career-best T20 figures of 4/14 in his four overs. #SAvPAK #ProteaFire #KFCT20 pic.twitter.com/mM44mTNXdp

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) February 6, 2019

A mid-innings collapse when three wickets fell for five runs in nine balls reduced Pakistan to 94 for five, with Rizwan, captain Shoaib Malik and Hussain Talat falling in quick succession. Malik was run out for 18 after a mix-up with Talat.

Shadab Khan hit three sixes in the final over from Andile Phehlukwayo to finish with 22 not out off eight balls. The last over cost 21 runs.

Three sixes in the last over from @76Shadabkhan! Pakistan finish on 168/9.@Beuran_H13 was the star for the hosts, picking up a career-best 4/14. The Proteas require 169 to win!#SAvPAK LIVE ➡️https://t.co/EDgzQl5ZtC pic.twitter.com/weyDJcwutj

— ICC (@ICC) February 6, 2019

Babar Azam again gave Pakistan a good start, striking 23 off 11 balls before he was caught at cover off Chris Morris in the third over. Morris finished with two for 27.

Brief scores: Pakistan 168/9 (Mohammad Rizwan 26, Asif Ali 25; Beuran Hendricks 4/14) versus South Africa