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Pakistan seal commanding win over South Africa in Lahore Test

LAHORE: Noman Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi steered Pakistan to a dominant 93-run victory over South Africa in the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Chasing 277 for victory, South Africa’s hopes faded under relentless pressure as they were bowled out for 183 on the fourth day. Both Noman and Shaheen claimed four wickets apiece, ensuring Pakistan wrapped up the game before tea.

The visitors began the morning on shaky ground, and things only worsened when Shaheen Afridi struck with the third delivery of the day, removing Tony de Zorzi for 16 to give Pakistan an early breakthrough.

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Noman Ali, who had already been Pakistan’s standout spinner throughout the match, continued his fine form by dismissing Tristan Stubbs for just two, tightening the screws further.

A brief resistance came from Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton, who added 50 runs for the fifth wicket to take South Africa past the 100-run mark.

Brevis, showing character after a first-innings duck, struck a fluent 54 off 54 balls, including some confident strokes to keep the chase alive.

However, Noman broke the stand by removing Brevis at a crucial juncture, while Sajid Khan soon followed up by dismissing Rickelton for 41 off 73 balls, ending South Africa’s last real fightback.

At 137-6 by lunch, the Proteas were still 140 runs short of the target, with Kyle Verreynne (3) and Senuran Muthusamy (3) at the crease.

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The pair offered little resistance after the break as Muthusamy fell prey to Sajid Khan, scoring a mere six runs.

Simon Harmer joined Verreynne, and they added 29 runs for the eighth wicket but could not stand a chance against Pakistan’s bowlers.

Shaheen Afridi came back onto the attack and took the remaining three wickets to seal Pakistan’s emphatic victory.

Verreynne departed after scoring 19 runs, while Prenelan Subrayen (8) and Kagiso Rabada (0) were Shaheen’s other victims. Harmer remained unbeaten for 14.

Other than Shaheen and Noman’s four-wicket hauls, Sajid Khan claimed two wickets for Pakistan.

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Noman Ali takes four to put Pakistan on top in first South Africa Test

LAHORE: Tony de Zorzi led South Africa’s resistance while Noman Ali took four wickets, putting Pakistan in a strong position at stumps on the second day of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

South Africa were 216-6 at the close of the play, with Tony de Zorzi remaining unbeaten on 81 from 140 balls while Senuran Muthusamy is not out on six from 19 deliveries.

The highlight of the session was a 94-run partnership between De Zorzi and Riyan Rickelton. Both batters struck half-centuries and brought the team’s total to 174.

The stand eventually culminated with the set of Rickelton’s wicket, courtesy of Agha Salman’s bowling. He made 71 from 137 with the help of nine fours and two sixes.

The wicket opened the door for Pakistan as Noman and Sajid sliced through the Proteas’ middle-order and put them in a similar position to Pakistan. The visitors went from 175-3 to 200-6 in a span of 10 overs.

Tristan Stubbs was caught behind for eight while Dewald Brevis fell for a golden duck. Kyle Verreynne could not trouble the scorers much as he made six from 19.

For Pakistan, Nomal Ali starred with the ball, picking up four wickets in his 27 overs.

South Africa were 10 without loss at lunch and batted steadily in the afternoon session.

Aiden Markram, who earlier crossed the 3,000-run milestone, was the first to fall after the interval, dismissed by Noman Ali for 20 off 37 balls with the score at 45-1.

Wiaan Mulder then joined Ryan Rickelton and the pair stitched together a cautious stand to stabilise the innings.

Rickelton continued to find the gaps while Mulder played some crisp drives before Noman struck again, removing the right-hander for 17 off 41 deliveries, including three boundaries.

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Tony de Zorzi then arrived at the crease and rode his luck early, edging a couple of deliveries past the slips for boundaries.

His presence, however, proved valuable as he and Rickelton guided South Africa to 112-2 at Tea in 34 overs, trailing Pakistan by 266 runs.

Earlier, Senuran Muthusamy produced a brilliant spell of spin bowling to claim six wickets and help South Africa bowl out Pakistan for 378 in the first session.

Resuming their innings at 313 for five, Pakistan looked set for a big total as Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan picked up where they left off, extending their sixth-wicket stand beyond 150, the highest for Pakistan against South Africa at home.

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Both batters appeared in full control before Muthusamy turned the tide. He first broke the partnership by dismissing Rizwan for a hard-fought 75 off 140 deliveries, which included two fours and two sixes.

The left-arm spinner struck again almost immediately, removing Noman Ali and Sajid Khan for ducks to complete a well-deserved five-for.

Senuran Muthusamy continued to wreak havoc, bowling Shaheen Afridi for seven to register his sixth wicket, leaving Pakistan nine down.

The innings finally ended at 378 when off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen dismissed Salman Ali Agha for a composed 93 off 145 balls, an innings decorated with five fours and three sixes.

Muthusamy finished with superb figures of 6-117 in 32 overs, while Subrayen chipped in with two wickets. Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer claimed one apiece.

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PCB reveals schedule for all-format series against South Africa

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the schedule for the all-format home series against South Africa.

Pakistan’s first match of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 will begin on 12 October, when they host defending champions South Africa at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

Notably, this will be the first five-day match at the stadium since it’s complete renovation earlier this year to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The second Test match is scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 20 to 24 October.

This will be South Africa’s first Test tour to Pakistan since January 2021, when they lost a two-Test match series 2-0 to the hosts.

After the Tests, the focus will shift to white-ball cricket. Both sides will feature in three T20Is from 28 October to 1 November, with the first T20I taking place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the remaining two T20Is will be hosted at the Gaddafi Stadium.

The series will conclude with three ODIs taking place from 4 to 8 November at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.

This will be the first ODI at the stadium in 17 years, with Pakistan having beaten Bangladesh by seven wickets at the venue on 11 April 2008.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed:

“We are looking forward to welcome South Africa for the opening series of our ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign. Starting the new cycle against the current Test champions will provide quality cricket for our players and fans.

“The return of ODI cricket to Faisalabad after 17 years is a special moment. Iqbal Stadium holds a proud place in our cricketing history and we are excited to bring international cricket back to this part of the country.”

Schedule of Pakistan-South Africa series

12-16 October – First Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
20-24 October – Second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
28 October – First T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
31 October – Second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
1 November – Third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 November – First ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
6 November – Second ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
8 November – Third ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

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Babar Azam named in PCB’s red-ball training camp for South Africa series

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a red-ball training camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore ahead of the upcoming home Test series against South Africa, with star batter Babar Azam among the participants.

The camp will run from September 9 to 28, giving players a three-week window for focused preparation ahead of the high-profile series.

A total of 11 players have been called up, with all set to report by September 8. Red-ball head coach Azhar Mahmood will lead the camp, assisted by NCA coaches and staff.

Alongside Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Ali Raza, Azan Awais, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Salman, Rohail Nazir, Sajid Khan, and Shamyl Hussain are also part of the training camp.

According to the PCB, these players were chosen as they are not currently featuring in the Hanif Mohammad Trophy, Pakistan’s premier domestic red-ball competition.

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Wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and pace bowler Naseem Shah were unavailable for selection due to their ongoing commitments in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025.

The camp will feature scenario-based practice matches to replicate real-game situations, with an emphasis on skill development and match readiness.

The South Africa series will mark the start of Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle.

The two-match Test series begins in Lahore on October 12, followed by the second Test in Rawalpindi on October 20. The tour also features three ODIs and three T20Is.

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Schedule of South Africa’s tour of Pakistan revealed: sources

The schedule for the all-format series between South Africa and Pakistan has been finalized, with the Proteas set to visit next month, sources confirmed on Thursday.

The tour will feature two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. According to the sources, the red-ball leg begins in Lahore on October 12, with the second Test to be played in Rawalpindi from October 20.

The series will also mark the start of Pakistan’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle.

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After the Tests, the focus will shift to white-ball cricket. The ODI series is scheduled for October 28 and 30, with the final match on November 2, all to be staged in Rawalpindi.

The T20I series will then follow on November 5, 8, and 9, with Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium likely to host the matches. The T20Is will serve as vital preparation for both sides ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

This will be South Africa’s second visit to Pakistan in 2025, following their participation in the February tri-nation series alongside New Zealand.

Tentative schedule of Pakistan-South Africa series

1st Test: October 12–16, Lahore
2nd Test: October 20–24, Rawalpindi
1st ODI: October 28, Rawalpindi
2nd ODI: October 30, Rawalpindi
3rd ODI: November 2, Rawalpindi
1st T20I: November 5, Faisalabad
2nd T20I: November 8, Faisalabad
3rd T20I: November 9, Faisalabad

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Babar Azam achieves major milestone during New Zealand clash

KARACHI: Pakistan batting maestro Babar Azam etched his name in the history books during the ongoing tri-nation series final against New Zealand here at National Bank Stadium on Friday.

During the first innings, Babar equalled South African batting legend Hashim Amla’s long-standing record of being the fastest to 6000 runs in ODI cricket, both achieving the feat in 123 innings.

Babar needed 10 runs to reach the milestone and he achieved the feat in the seventh over in style with a boundary off Jacob Duffy.

It’s worth noting that Babar Azam holds the record for being the fastest batter to score 5000 ODI runs, having achieved the landmark in 97 innings.

The right-handed batter is the 11th Pakistani batter to cross the landmark, meanwhile, legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq is the highest run-scorer from Pakistan in ODI cricket with 11701 runs.

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Moreover, Babar has scored 19 ODI centuries, placing him in an impressive second position in the list of most hundreds by Pakistani batters.

He is just one century away from equaling the legendary Saeed Anwar’s record of 20 centuries.

Additionally, if Babar Azam manages to score his 20th century in the tri-nation ODI series final against New Zealand, he will become the second-fastest batter to achieve this feat.

Amla tops the list, having reached the milestone in 108 innings.

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Babar Azam urges fans to stop calling him ‘King’

KARACHI: Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has urged fans to stop calling him “king,” stating that he doesn’t see himself as one yet after the team’s six-wicket victory over South Africa in the tri-nation ODI series here on Wednesday.

Skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha smashed centuries to help Pakistan chase down a mammoth 353 and book their place in the final against New Zealand.

Despite a stunning batting show, Babar’s own struggles with the bat continued as he was trapped lbw by Wiaan Mulder for 23 runs, once again falling short of a big score.

Speaking to reporters after the match, Babar admitted he was disappointed with his recent form and inability to finish games for the team.

“Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to finish the innings, but Rizwan and Salman played brilliantly today. Performances like these lift the team’s confidence,” he said.

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Babar Azam was quick to address the popular “king” title given to him by fans, requesting them to stop using it.

“Firstly, stop calling me a king. I’m not a king yet. Let’s see what people call me when I retire. Opening is a new role for me, and I’ve taken on this responsibility as per the team’s needs,” he added.

The former captain also shared insights into his mindset, revealing how he pushes himself to overcome challenges on the field.

“What I’ve done before is in the past. If I keep dwelling on previous performances, I won’t perform in the future. Every day is a new challenge with a new plan. Successfully chasing big totals like today boosts our confidence,” he concluded.

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WATCH: Pakistan-South Africa players involved in heated onfield argument

KARACHI: The tri-nation ODI series clash between Pakistan and South Africa at the National Stadium here on Wednesday witnessed some heated moments, with tempers flaring during the first innings.

A heated altercation emerged in the 29th over when South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, was run out after a disastrous mix-up with his partner.

Bavuma, who was leading from the front with a solid 82, fell short of his crease after a quick call for a single went horribly wrong.

The South African skipper pushed a length delivery to backward point and charged for a run, but his partner’s hesitation left him stranded.

Saud Shakeel, sharp in the field, fired in a direct throw to catch Bavuma well short. The umpire’s decision confirmed his dismissal, cutting short what could have been a match-defining knock.

Pakistan’s players erupted in celebration, but it was Saud and Kamran Ghulam (12th man) who made headlines with their intense send-off.

Saud, in particular, was fired up, celebrating right in front of Bavuma as he walked off—a charged moment that added spice to an already heated contest.

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The tension had been building even before Bavuma’s run-out, as Shaheen Afridi and South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke clashed in the 28th over.

It started with a verbal exchange after Breetzke took a run down the middle of the pitch, irking Shaheen.

Mohammad Rizwan, Bavuma, and the on-field umpire had to step in to defuse the situation. But the drama didn’t end there.

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On the final ball of the over, things boiled over when Shaheen charged towards Breetzke following an accidental collision.

The South African batter, running for a quick single, bumped into the fiery pacer while trying to avoid contact.

An agitated Shaheen confronted Breetzke, only for Khushdil Shah to intervene and push the South African away, with the umpire once again calming the scene.

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It’s worth noting that Pakistan defeated South Africa by six wickets, courtesy of captain Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha’s centuries, to qualify for the tri-nation series final against New Zealand.

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Pakistan beat South Africa to reach tri-nation series final

KARACHI: Pakistan’s captain Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman’s sublime centuries drive Pakistan into the chase against South Africa. The Men in Green chased the daunting total in style with six wickets remaining.

PAK 355/4 (49 Overs)

48.6: Ngidi to Tayyab Tahir, FOUR runs, full on the stumps, and Tahir seals it with a boundary through covers. Pakistan has qualified for the final

PAK 343/3 (48 Overs)

Shamsi continues

PAK 337/3 (47 Overs)

Ngidi back into the attack

PAK 328/3 (46 Overs)

Shamsi continues

PAK 321/3 (45 Overs)

Mulder continues

PAK 305/3 (44 Overs)

Shamsi continues

PAK 297/3 (43 Overs)

42.1: Rizwan, SIX brings up his hundred! A length ball at the stumps and Rizwan smashes it over deep midwicket. A hundred off 106 balls. This has been some knock in a crucial match

Mulder is back

PAK 283/3 (42 Overs)

Shamsi back into the attack

PAK 280/3 (41 Overs)

Maharaj continues

PAK 271/3 (40 Overs)

Ngidi continues

PAK 264/3 (39 Overs)

Maharaj continues

PAK 258/3 (38 Overs)

Ngidi returns to the attack

PAK 246/3 (37 Overs)

Maharaj back into the attack

PAK 243/3 (36 Overs)

Bosch bowls the 35th over

PAK 232/3 (35 Overs)

Mulder continues

PAK 220/3 (34 Overs)

Bosch continues

PAK 213/3 (33 Overs)

Mulder continues

PAK 207/3 (32 Overs)

31.2: 6th fifty in ODI cricket for Salman…

Corbin Bosch into the attack

PAK 198/3 (31 Overs)

Mulder returns to the attack

PAK 192/3 (30 Overs)

Muthusamy continues

PAK 184/3 (29 Overs)

Maharaj continues

PAK 175/3 (28 Overs)

Muthusamy continues

PAK 171/3 (27 Overs)

Maharaj continues

PAK 168/3 (26 Overs)

Change in the bowling. Senuran Muthusamy comes into bowl

PAK 163/3 (25 Overs)

Maharaj Continues

PAK 159/3 (24 Overs)

23.6: Shamsi to Salman, FOUR runs. It’s an expensive over from the spinner. Ten runs from it!!

PAK 149/3 (23 Overs)

Maharaj into his fourth over

PAK 143/3 (22 Overs)

Shamsi continues

PAK 138/3 (21 Overs)

Maharaj continues

PAK 132/3 (20 Overs)

19.5 : Shamsi to Salman, FOUR runs

PAK 126/3 (19 Overs)

Maharaj bowls the second over of his spell

PAK 119/3 (18 Overs)

Shamsi into his second over

PAK 116/3 (17 Overs)

Maharaj continues

PAK 114/3 (16 Overs)

Shamsi continues

PAK 109/3 (15 Overs)

Keshav Maharaj into the attack from the other end

PAK 104/3 (14 Overs)

It’s time for some spin. Tabraiz Shamsi will be bowling for the first time in the innings.

PAK 102/3 (13 Overs)

Wiaan Mulder to continue his bowling spell

PAK 96/3 (12 Overs)

Lungi Ngidi back in the attack

PAK 91/3 (11 Overs)

10.4: Another wicket for Mulder!! Zaman perished after well-made 41. Pakistan in trouble now!!

Fakhar Zaman 41 (28b 6×4 1×6) SR: 146.42

PAK 91/2 (10 Overs)

9.4: Another wicket!! Saud Shakeel is gone. Short-pitched ball around the off-stump line tried to pull it away over the on-side fences but could not get the elevation!

Saud Shakeel 15 (16b 2×4 0x6) SR: 93.75

Corbin Bosch to bowl the last over of the powerplay

PAK 78/1 (9 Overs)

Mulder to bowl the ninth over

PAK 72/1 (8 Overs)

Bosch continues the eighth over

PAK 64/1 (7 Overs)

6.1: Big wicket as Babar trapped in front!! Length ball darted on the off stump, jagged back in, and thuds the pads; Babar tried to negate it to the on-side, cramped for space and failed to connect.

Babar Azam 23 (19b 4×4 0x6) SR: 121.05

Change in the attack. Wiaan Mulder to bowl the seventh over

PAK 56/0 (6 Overs)

Bosch to bowl the sixth over

PAK 45/0 (5 Overs)

Ngidi to bowl the fifth over

PAK 39/0 (4 Overs)

Bosch to bowl the fourth over

PAK 25/0 (3 Overs)

Ngidi continues

PAK 15/0 (2 Overs)

Corbin Bosch to bowl from the other end

PAK 13/0 (1 Over)

Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam comes out to open the innings for Pakistan. Lungi Ngidi to bowl the first over for South Africa.

PAKISTAN vs South Africa (2nd INNINGS)

KARACHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, as well as Matthew Breetzke and Heinrich Klaasen, struck dominant half-centuries to power their team to 352-5 in the tri-nation ODI series clash against Pakistan here at National Bank Stadium on Wednesday

SA 352/5 (50 Overs)

Hasnain to bowl

SA 333/5 (49 Overs)

Khushdil to bowl penultimate over

SA 326/5 (48 Overs)

Low full-toss ball on the stumps, Klaasen stands tall deep inside the crease, hoicks it away with the bottom part of the bat, whacks it straight to Afridi at long on.

Heinrich Klaasen 87 (56b 11×4 3×6) SR: 155.35

Naseem Shah bowls

SA 318/4 (47 Overs)

Hasnain to bowl 47th over

SA 306/4 (46 Overs)

Shaheen Afridi continues

SA 286/4 (45 Overs)

Abrar Ahmed continues

SA 276/4 (44 Overs)

Shaheen Afridi to bowl

SA 265/4 (43 Overs)

Abrar Ahmed returns

SA 261/4 (42 Overs)

Naseem Shah bowls

SA 252/4 (41 Overs)

Khushdil continues

SA 242/4 (40 Overs)

39.3: Short of a length outside off. Mulder does for the cut but cannot keep it down, and backward point takes a neat catch, around knee height

Wiaan Mulder 2 (6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33

Shaheen Afridi to bowl

SA 241/3 (39 Overs)

38.1: It was full around off. Breetzke charged down and smashed it to the right of the short cover. Agha dived across and pouched it with one hand, behind his body. Took a couple of tumbles to complete the catch

Matthew Breetzke 83 (84b 10×4 1×6) SR: 98.8

Khushdil continues

SA 238/2 (38 Overs)

Naseem Shah continues

SA 225/2 (37 Overs)

Khushdil returns

SA 223/2 (36 Overs)

Naseem Shah to bowl 36th

SA 210/2 (35 Overs)

Abrar continues

SA 181/2 (34 Overs)

Hasnain continues

SA 186/2 (33 Overs)

Abrar continues

SA 181/2 (32 Overs)

Hasnain returns

SA 176/2 (31 Overs)

Abrar returns to attack

SA 174/2 (30 Overs)

Shaheen continues

SA 170/2 (29 Overs)

28.5:Three-quarter length ball around the off stump, dabs it gently to backward point and sets off for a quick single, Breetzke refused as the circle fielder picked up the ball cleanly, Bavuma is already a few yards away from his crease when the fielder aims towards the striker’s end and strikes the stumps

Temba Bavuma 82 (96b 13×4 0x6) SR: 85.41

Hasnain bowls from the other end

SA 169/1 (28 Overs)

Shaheen returns to attack

SA 165/1 (27 Overs)

Naseem Shah continues

SA 160/1 (26 Overs)

Hasnain returns to attack

SA 154/1 (25 Overs)

Naseem Shah continues

SA 151/1 (24 Overs)

Khushdil Shah continues

SA 144/1 (23 Overs)

Naseem Shah returns to bowl the 23rd over

SA 140/1 (22 Overs)

Khushdil Shah continues

SA 136/1 (21 Overs)

Salman Ali Agha continues

SA 128/1 (20 Overs)

Khushdil Shah comes to bowl

SA 122/1 (19 Overs)

Salman Ali Agha continues

SA 115/1 (18 Overs)

Abrar Ahmed continues

SA 109/1 (17 Overs)

Salman Ali Agha continues

SA 106/1 (16 Overs)

Abrar Ahmed returns to the attack

SA 98/1 (15 Overs)

Salman Ali Agha continues

SA 92/1 (14 Overs)

Mohammad Hasnain continues

SA 86/1 (13 Overs)

Salman Ali Agha replaces Abrar Ahmed

SA 77/1 (12 Overs)

Mohammad Hasnain to bowl for the first time today

SA 66/1 (11 Overs)

Abrar continues

SA 64/1 (10 Overs)

Shaheen continues

SA 59/1 (9 Overs)

Abrar continues

SA 51/1 (8 Overs)

7.6: A length ball in the channel, De Zorzi stays back and hangs his bat out. He gets a thick outside edge to the right of the first slip. Agha dives across and pouches it with both hands

Tony de Zorzi 22 (18b 3×4 1×6) SR: 122.22

Shaheen Afridi comes on to bowl from the other end

SA 41/0 (7 Overs)

Abrar Ahmed replaces Shaheen Afridi

SA 31/0 (6 Overs)

Naseem continues to bowl

SA 27/0 (5 Overs)

Shaheen continues

SA 20/0 (4 Overs)

Naseem to bowl the fourth over

SA 11/0 (3 Overs)

Shaheen continues

SA 6/0 (2 Overs)

Naseem Shah to bowl from the other end

SA 1/0 (1 Over)

Tony de Zorzi and Temba Bavuma to open the innings for South Africa. Shaheen Shah Afridi to bowl the first over for Pakistan.

PAKISTAN vs South Africa (1st INNINGS)

KARACHI: South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the third match of the tri-nation ODI series here at National Bank Stadium on Wednesday.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed

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South Africa: Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.

HEAD TO HEAD

Pakistan and South Africa have played a total of 86 matches, with the latter leading the head-to-head with 52 victories. Pakistan has won 33 matches, while one match ended without a result.

Matches 86, Pakistan 33, South Africa 52, NR 1

It’s worth noting that the ongoing clash is a virtual semi-final of the tri-nation ODI series, with the winner securing a coveted spot in the tri-nation series final on February 14, where they will face New Zealand in a battle for the trophy.

New Zealand, on the back of star batter Kane Williamson’s century, defeated South Africa by six wickets to book a spot in the tri-nation ODI series final on 10 February.

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Tri-nation ODI series: South Africa win toss, bat first against Pakistan

KARACHI: South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the third match of the tri-nation ODI series here at National Bank Stadium on Wednesday.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Tayyab Tahir, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed

South Africa: Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.

HEAD TO HEAD

Pakistan and South Africa have played a total of 86 matches, with South Africa leading the head-to-head with 52 victories. Pakistan has won 33 matches, while one match ended without a result.

Matches 86, Pakistan 33, South Africa 52, NR 1

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It’s worth noting that the match between Pakistan and South Africa is a virtual semi-final of the tri-nation ODI series, with the winner securing a coveted spot in the tri-nation series final on February 14, where they will face New Zealand in a battle for the trophy.

New Zealand, on the back of star batter Kane Williamson’s century, defeated South Africa by six wickets to book a spot in the tri-nation ODI series final on 10 February.

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