Babar Azam made a triumphant return to the T20 format, leading Pakistan to a series victory over South Africa with a match-winning innings on Saturday. Azam's 68 runs off 46 balls powered Pakistan to a four-wicket victory in the decisive third match in Lahore, sealing the series 2-1.

After starting cautiously against South African spinners, Babar accelerated the scoring, breaking several boundaries to reach his fifty in front of a packed Gaddafi Stadium. His partnership with captain Salman Ali Agha was crucial in overcoming an inexperienced yet resilient South African team.

The return of Babar, who was previously out of the squad for nearly a year, has bolstered Pakistan's lineup ahead of next year's T20 World Cup. His leadership and records, including surpassing Rohit Sharma's runs tall

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