Pakistan captain Babar Azam delivered a batting masterclass and a heartfelt message after guiding his side to a series-clinching victory over South Africa in the third T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Saturday night.
The star batter struck a fluent 68 off 47 balls as Pakistan chased down a 140-run target with an over to spare, sealing a 2-1 series triumph against the Proteas.
In his match-winning knock, Babar Azam reached his 40th T20I half-century, surpassing Virat Kohli’s record of 39 fifties — an achievement that highlights his remarkable consistency in the shortest format.
Babar was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. Expressing his gratitude after the win, he shared an emotional message on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“Grateful to be back doing what I love. Thankful for those who believed when it was quiet.”
