Babar's Unfortunate Duck as Proteas Triumph in T20 Opener

Babar Azam's return to T20 cricket saw a duck as South Africa beat Pakistan by 55 runs. South Africa's strong start, led by Hendricks and Linde, set a challenging target. Pakistan's chase faltered, losing key wickets early, with Bosch taking four. The series continues in Lahore, promising further excitement.

Babar Azam's anticipated T20 comeback ended in disappointment as he was dismissed for a duck, contributing to Pakistan's 55-run defeat by an under-strength South Africa team.

South Africa's innings was bolstered by Reeza Hendricks' 60 and George Linde's hard-hitting 36, setting a total of 194-9 after electing to bat first.

Pakistan failed to mount a successful chase, with Corbin Bosch's twin strike, including the critical wicket of Babar, paving the way for a comprehensive South African victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)