Pakistan Captain Babar Reflects After 'Hard-Earned' Series Win Over South Africa

Pakistan's new Test captain Babar Azam said Monday they can get even better after a historic first series win against South Africa since 2003. He led Pakistan to a 2-0 sweep over the Proteas in Ra

Azam, whose team will now play three Twenty20 internationals against South Africa on February 11, 13, and 14, all in Lahore, said patience would be required to see the squad's full potential.

"It will take time because it's a new team. I am a new captain and we have made some changes to the squad," he said.

"When you win it lifts your confidence and I am sure this win against South Africa will give us improvement."

Azam hoped the new-look Pakistan team will continue its progress and secure some wins away from its home patch.

"We have won at home, but we now need to win on away tours. I am sure that with time we will do that. We lost in New Zealand and there were so many negative things said, but I am sure that now people will back us."

Pakistan had set South Africa a daunting target of 370 to win. Opener Aiden Markram scored a fighting 108 and Temba Bavuma 61. They added 106 runs together for the fourth wicket to give Pakistan a real scare. But Pakistan took the second new ball and wrapped up the last seven wickets for just 33 runs to bowl South Africa all out for 274.