Lizaad Williams takes India's revenge on Sahibzada Farhan, blows exchanged
Published - 29 Oct 2025, 10:45 AM | Updated - 29 Oct 2025, 10:50 AM
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Lizaad Williams turned up the heat as he cleaned up Sahibzada Farhan in dramatic fashion, giving India the perfect moment of revenge, during the first T20I between Pakistan and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, October 28.
Charging in with raw pace, Lizaad Williams delivered a deadly length ball that skidded through and crashed into the off and middle stumps as Farhan attempted a flashy cut. The Pakistan batter, who had been striking confidently with four boundaries in his 24 off 19 balls, was left stunned as the stumps went flying.
Lizaad Williams destroys Sahibzada Farhan’s stumps, channels LeBron James Celebration
As the bails flew, Lizaad Williams celebrated fiercely, pulling off the LeBron James celebration. The South African fast bowler mimicked the iconic “The Silencer” celebration of the American basketball player LeBron Raymone James right in front of Farhan in Rawalpindi.
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Williams pushed both arms down while lifting one knee after in a fiery fashion before pulling off another LeBron James celebration—Crown Celebration—to celebrate Farhan’s wicket that eased the pressure on the South African side. The Proteas bowler mimed placing a crown on his head.
Now, the clip of Lizaad Williams’ celebration went viral across social media platforms, with many relating it to the Asia Cup 2025 incident, where Sahibzada Farhan controversially celebrated his fifty against India. Farhan had celebrated his fifty with a “gun-firing” gesture on the face of the Indian team and crowd.
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Depleted South Africa stun Pakistan with all-round brilliance in Rawalpindi T2OI
Meanwhile, a second-string South African side, missing seven key players due to rest and injuries, pulled off a stunning 55-run victory over Pakistan to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series. The Proteas posted 194 for 9 after a fiery start, led by Reeza Hendricks’ 40-ball 60.
The opener gave his team early momentum with 74 runs in the powerplay and a 44-run opening stand between Hendricks and Quinton de Kock, who smashed 23 off just 13 balls. Debutant Tony de Zorzi impressed with a 16-ball 33 before Mohammad Nawaz disrupted the carnage with 3 for 26.
George Linde blasted 36 off 22 balls and provided late fireworks. Pakistan’s chase never found rhythm, as the South Africa pacer Corbin Bosch produced a dream spell of 4 for 14, while Linde backed it up with 3 for 31 as Pakistan was bowled out for 139 in 18.1 overs.
Opener Saim Ayub struck 37 off 28 with four sixes, and Nawaz added a quick 36 off 20. Babar Azam fell for a duck, while Lizaad Williams returned with two wickets in the first T20I on Tuesday.
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In a touching gesture, Pakistan players donned pink kits to promote breast cancer awareness, while South Africans sported pink ribbons.
With this win, South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the ongoing three-match T20I series against Pakistan. The second and final T20Is will be played on October 31 and November 1 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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