T20I THRILLER: SOUTH AFRICA OUTCLASS PAKISTAN TO GO 1-0 UP
South Africa thrashed Pakistan by 55 runs in the 1st T20I in Rawalpindi. Reeza Hendricks' 60 and George Linde's all-round performance led the Proteas to a dominant 194/9, defending it comfortably.
South Africa Storm To 1-0 Lead After Humbling Pakistan - COURTESY/PHOTO
At the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, South Africa crushed Pakistan by 55 runs in the opening match of the T20I series.
Pakistan was swept out for 139 in 18.1 overs after losing wickets at regular intervals while chasing a respectable 195-run goal for a win.
With 37 runs, Saim Ayub led the hosts in scoring, followed by Mohammad Nawaz with 36. Usman Khan made 12 contributions, and Sahibzada Farhan made 24. Other batters were unable to reach double figures.
Lungi Ngidi claimed one wicket, George Linde three, Lizaad Williams two, and Corbin Bosch four. The player of the match award went to George Linde.
South Africa reached 194/9 in their allotted 20 overs after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha asked them to bat first.
With 60 from 40 balls, five fours, and one maximum, Reeza Hendricks was South Africa's top scorer.
With four fours and a massive six, Jorge Linde scored a vital 36 runs off 22 balls. Donovan Ferreira, the captain, made 10 off 12 balls, Quinton de Kock made 23 off 13 balls, and debutant Tony de Zorzi made 33 off 16 balls.
Saim Ayub and Muhammad Nawaz each claimed two wickets, while Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi each claimed one. On the final ball of the inning, Lizaad Williams was run out.
Quinton de Kock (week), RR Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, D Brevis, MP Breetzke, D Ferreira (capt), George Linde, C Bosch, LB Williams, N Burger, and Lungi Ngidi are the players in South Africa's starting lineup.
Pakistan's starting lineup includes: Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Agha Salman (capt), Usman Khan (wk), and Saim Ayub.
After almost a year away, star batsman Babar Azam has returned to the team in the shortest format. He only needed nine runs to overtake Rohit Sharma of India as the T20Is' top run scorer.
Quinton de Kock, a wicketkeeper-batsman for South Africa, has also returned to action after a one-year hiatus. A year ago, he announced his retirement from international cricket.
WWE’S NEW WRESTLEMANIA 42 TRAILER FEATURES BOLD POKER THEME
WWE releases the first trailer for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, featuring a poker-themed promo with Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar, narrated by Triple H.
WWE Drops Poker-Themed WrestleMania 42 Trailer With Punk, Lesnar - Photo Credit: WWE
Four of the biggest performers in the business are featured in a brand-new trailer that officially kicks off the road to WWE WrestleMania 42.
WWE has finally released the full-length trailer for WrestleMania 42, following a series of mysterious teasers that created a lot of buzz online. Triple H, Paul Heyman, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar are all featured in the latest video, which has a poker theme.
Rhodes, Reigns, Punk, and Lesnar play poker while Triple H narrates. The first promo is a wonderful fit for the atmosphere of the entertainment capital, Las Vegas, where WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place.
At first, a lot of fans thought the teasers were related to Survivor Series: WarGames or suggested a new stable. All speculation was dispelled, though, when PWInsider revealed that the teasers were probably connected to WrestleMania.
Additionally, it is the first time Brock Lesnar has appeared in a big WWE event promotional video in years. Additionally, since defeating Omos in singles action in 2023, The Beast has not participated in a WrestleMania premium live event.
Regarding the other celebrities in the video, Cody Rhodes lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena at WrestleMania 41 Night 2, and after Paul Heyman's startling betrayal on Night 1, CM Punk and Roman Reigns were defeated by Seth Rollins.
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 42 on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026.
TENNIS WORLD WAITS — NOVAK DJOKOVIC’S ATP FINALS STATUS STILL UNKNOWN
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Paris Masters, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming ATP Finals. The 38-year-old legend has not played since the Shanghai semifinals.
Djokovic Faces ATP Finals Uncertainty Amid Talk Of Career Wind-Down - IMAGO Images
It is unclear if Novak Djokovic will be competing in the ATP Finals next month after withdrawing from this week's Paris Masters.
Along with world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, No. 2 Jannik Sinner, and No. 3 Alexander Zverev, the 38-year-old Serbian superstar has formally qualified for the Year-End event, which takes place from November 9–16.
On television from Paris, Tennis Channel analyst Jimmy Arias stated, "I hope he plays."
Since losing to Valentin Vacherot in the Shanghai semifinals, Djokovic has not participated in any games. Despite not winning a Grand Slam championship this year, he advanced to the four majors' semifinals.
Regarding Djokovic's potential comeback to the Paris Masters in 2026 or later, tournament director Cedric Pioline stated, "I hope we will have the opportunity to see him again." "I am hoping he will see the tournament in the new location. However, there is a beginning and an end for every tennis player.
He is getting closer to the conclusion of his career. I am not sure whether he intended it or not. He is finding it harder and harder.
"He is obviously vying for the major titles, but perhaps he is missing in some way physically.
"Vacherot was the victor for Shanghai. Sinner and Alcaraz are also present. Perhaps he plays at a somewhat lower level than those players.
Djokovic still holds the most major titles of any man with 24.
As of August 2025, he had earned the most career prize money ever—$189 million.