Pakistan secured an emphatic 81-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI, led by the performances of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 73 and 80 runs respectively. With a total of 329 runs, Pakistan bowled out South Africa for 248, clinching the series with a 2-0 lead. The match highlighted strong contributions from Pakistan’s bowlers, particularly Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah.
In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, Pakistan triumphed over South Africa by 81 runs in the second One Day International (ODI) at Newlands on Thursday. The foundation of this convincing victory was laid by captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. Together, they amassed 115 runs for the third wicket, with Rizwan scoring 80 runs and Babar contributing 73. Pakistan concluded their innings at 329 all out.
This ODI series against South Africa has seen Pakistan demonstrate their dominance, having already achieved a victory in the first match. The successful partnership between Rizwan and Babar has been instrumental in not only setting a challenging target for South Africa but also in showcasing their experience, as their combined ODI appearances amounted to over 200. This match marks Pakistan’s fifth consecutive series win, underscoring their formidable form in limited-overs cricket.
The comprehensive victory signifies Pakistan’s growing strength in the one-day format, with their bowlers, particularly Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, playing crucial roles in dismantling the South African batting lineup. As they look ahead to the final match of the series, Pakistan’s combination of skilled batting and effective bowling presents a formidable challenge for their opponents.
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