Fri Dec 13 20:44:03 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Stumbles to Defeat Against South Africa in T20 Opener; Babar Azam Ducks Out
**Johannesburg, South Africa** – Pakistan suffered a disappointing 11-run defeat in the first T20I against South Africa, with captain Babar Azam failing to score. Babar, batting at number three, was dismissed for a duck by 18-year-old South African Kevin Mafora. Mafora, who played three matches for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, proved instrumental in the South African victory, also dismissing the well-set Mohammad Rizwan in the final over when Pakistan needed 19 runs to win. South Africa had earlier posted a challenging 183 runs. The match marked Mafora’s impressive performance, particularly notable given his IPL 2025 signing by Rajasthan Royals.
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