Persistent rain in Johannesburg washed out the third and final T20I match between South Africa and Pakistan without a toss. The match was scheduled at The Wanderers Stadium.
South Africa had already secured the series with victories in the first two games. This made the third T20I a dead rubber.
A large crowd of fans arrived at The Wanderers Stadium, hoping for weekend entertainment. Unfortunately, lightning initially delayed the match. A steady drizzle further postponed the start.
The Wanderers Stadium is known for its excellent drainage system. Ground staff diligently monitored the situation as the drizzle began to subside.
An official inspection was announced, and the ground staff worked hard, hoping to provide some entertainment for the fans. However, the rain returned with greater intensity, further frustrating the eager fans.
Two hours after the scheduled start time, the final T20I was officially called off. Captains Heinrich Klaasen and Mohammad Rizwan shook hands by the dugout, signifying the end of the T20I series.
South Africa won the T20I series 2-0. They now head into a three-match ODI series.
George Linde was named Player of the Series. He scored 48 runs and took five wickets in the two T20I matches.
South Africa won the first T20I by 11 runs. David Miller’s outstanding performance and George Linde’s all-round contributions were key to the victory.
In the second T20I, Pakistan posted a challenging total of 206/5. Saim Ayub's unbeaten 98 and Irfan Khan's quickfire 31 off 16 balls were instrumental in this total.
Reeza Hendricks’ exceptional performance led South Africa to a seven-wicket victory in the second T20I.
The series now shifts to Paarl, where the first ODI will be played on December 17.
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