HIGHLIGHTS Pakistan vs South Africa, South Africa in Pakistan 3 ODI Series 2025, 2nd ODI- Result, Scorecard

We are back for the second chapter to unfold! The umpires are on their way to take their respective positions, followed by the players of Pakistan. Quinton de Kock will be opening with Lhuan-dre Pretorius for the Proteas. Shaheen Afridi will start with the new ball. Away we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

The stage is now set for the second half of the match. With 269 runs on the board, Pakistan have a challenging total to defend, and the focus now shifts to their bowling attack. South Africa's batters will look to build on the momentum created by their bowlers and successfully chase the target. The match hangs in the balance so far. Will the Proteas' batting unit overcome the total, or will Pakistan's bowlers rise to the occasion and secure a victory? We shall find out soon. Chase is coming up shortly...

A late, aggressive assault by Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf provided the much-needed impetus in the death overs, allowing Pakistan to reach a par total of 269 runs. Nawaz scored 59 runs, and Wasim helped the team with a couple of boundaries in the death overs. South Africa's bowlers executed their plan well, maintaining tight control throughout the innings. The standout performer was pacer Nandre Burger, who tore through the lineup to finish with an excellent four-wicket haul. Corbin Bosch and Nqabayomzi Peter also contributed effectively, chipping in with important wickets.

Pakistan ended up with 269 on the board! Their batting lineup struggled early on, losing key wickets quickly. However, Saim Ayub showed great composure and, along with Salman Agha, built a crucial 92-run partnership for the fourth wicket, stabilizing the innings. Ayub anchored the middle overs, reaching a well-made half-century before falling for 53 in the 25th over. Agha then carried on, playing a slower, yet important, knock of 69 runs before his departure in the 41st over, which set the stage for the final push.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Naseem Shah, SIX! A biggie to end the inning! Tossed up, outside off. Naseem Shah puts on his dancing shoes and charges down the track to loft it over the wide long off fence for six more runs. Pakistan finish with 269 on the board!

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Nqabayomzi Peter gets his third wicket! He bowls it fuller, around off. Mohammad Nawaz takes a step across the stump to swat it across the line, but fails to get an ideal connection. The ball hits the upper half of the willow and loops toward the vacant mid-wicket region. Peter sprints to get under the skier and reverse scoop it around his chest.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX! This is outstanding from Mohammad Nawaz! Nqabayomzi Peter bowls fuller, on middle. Mohammad Nawaz goes deep into the crease and heaves it over the deep mid-wicket fence for six more runs.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, Pitches it up, just outside off. Mohammad Nawaz goes for a slog but gets beaten on the outer edge.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! FIFTY FOR NAWAZ! Tossed up, sliding down the leg side. Mohammad Nawaz sweeps it swiftly toward the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX! The last over of the inning starts with a biggie! Much fuller, wide outside off. Mohammad Nawaz gets down on one knee and smokes it over the wide long on fence for half a dozen.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Wasim, Appeal goes round, but the umpire is unmoved! Pitches it up, much fuller, on leg and shapes it in. Mohammad Wasim clears his front foot to go for a wild swing but misses and hits the lower pad. After taking the review, the UltraEdge shows no bat involvement and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing down the leg stump.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Wasim, FOUR! Easy pickings for Wasim! Good-length delivery, around the hips of the batter. Mohammad Wasim camps back and tickles it from the inner part of his blade to beat the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Wasim, Slower short delivery, outside off. Mohammad Wasim pulls it across, but gets beaten.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Wasim, FOUR! SHOT! Pitches it up, just outside off. Mohammad Wasim drills it low and straight to the sticks at the non-striker's end. The ball deflects and bounces wide of the mid off fielder for a boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Wasim, Short, outside off. Mohammad Wasim slaps it to sweeper cover for a brace.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Wasim, What just happened there? Corbin Bosch steams from over the wicket and bowls much fuller, just behind the yorker length, on middle. Mohammad Wasim looks to flick it, but gets the inner edge and hits his own pad. The ball rolls toward the left of the bowler. Bosch appeals and at the same time charges the rolling ball. Wasim is lost there as he doesn't know where the ball is, and he sets off for a single without communicating. Bosch picks the ball and all he has to do is a direct hit, but misses the stump. That was surely a gonner if it would have hit the stumps.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Wasim, Flighted, full and on middle, Mohammad Wasim flicks it towards mid-wicket for one more.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Wasim, Another wrong'un, full and on middle, turns in. Mohammad Wasim looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, Floated, full and on off, Mohammad Nawaz steers it towards short third for one.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, A googly now, short and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz cuts it straight to point.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Wasim, Flatter, full and on leg, Mohammad Wasim clips it away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammad Wasim is the new man in.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Shaheen Afridi, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Nqabayomzi Peter gets his second now! He bowls this quicker, short and well outside off, keeping it away from the batter. Shaheen Afridi tries to drag his pull across the line but gets a top edge. Peter calls for it, runs to his right, and takes it safely into his hands. Pakistan are 234/8 now!

Nandre Burger to Shaheen Afridi, Another yorker now, on leg, Shaheen Afridi jams it out towards mid-wicket for one. Nandre Burger finishes with excellent figures of 10-0-46-4!

The skipper, Shaheen Afridi, walks out to the middle.

Nandre Burger to Faheem Ashraf, OUT! TAKEN! Nandre Burger gets a much-needed breakthrough for South Africa. He bangs in a bouncer, slower again and on middle. Faheem Ashraf tries to take it on and goes for the pull. However, he has to generate all the power by himself, which he does, but unfortunately, hits it straight towards deep backward square leg. Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who is stationed there, moves to his left and takes a good catch. Ashraf walks back for a fiery 28 off 18, and Pakistan are 233/7!

Nandre Burger to Faheem Ashraf, Short of a length and on middle, Faheem Ashraf rolls his wrists and pulls it between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Full and on middle, Mohammad Nawaz drills it towards long on for a single.

Nandre Burger to Faheem Ashraf, Back of a length and on off, Faheem Ashraf runs it down to third man for a single.

Nandre Burger to Faheem Ashraf, SIX! What a start to the over! Short of a length and on middle, Faheem Ashraf picks up the bones out of that one and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Ashraf is playing a very useful cameo here.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, In the blockhole, just down the leg side, Mohammad Nawaz fails to glance it away. Not given as a wide as it is inside the new guideline.

Corbin Bosch to Faheem Ashraf, Just short! Fuller one and on the pads, Faheem Ashraf whips it away aerially towards deep mid-wicket. Nqabayomzi Peter runs a long way forward and dives, but just fails to reach for it. Good effort though. One taken.

Corbin Bosch to Faheem Ashraf, SIX! BOOM! Even better from Faheem Ashraf! Touch fuller and on middle, Ashraf gets his front leg out of the way and launches it high up to the sky. It has plenty of height, but also distance, as it sails over the bowler's head for a six.

Corbin Bosch to Faheem Ashraf, FOUR! Gets it away! Short of a length but down the leg side. Faheem Ashraf gets inside the line of it and helps it on its way towards the fine leg fence. The fielder runs to his left and puts in a dive but fails to stop the boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, Pitched up and on off, Mohammad Nawaz drills it down to long off for a run.

Corbin Bosch to Faheem Ashraf, Fuller and around off, Faheem Ashraf pushes it towards extra cover for a single.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Another slower delivery, full and well outside off, keeps a bit low, Mohammad Nawaz throws his bat at it but fails to connect. Just 2 runs off the over!

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, This is superb bowling! Nandre Burger follows up the slower bouncer with a perfect yorker, on middle. Mohammad Nawaz backs a bit too far and just about gets his bat down to dig it out.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Nice change of pace! Bangs in a bouncer, just outside off, takes all the pace off, Mohammad Nawaz tries to ramp it away but gets undone by the lack of pace.

Nandre Burger to Faheem Ashraf, Hits the length hard at 138.7 clicks, on middle, angling it in a bit too. Faheem Ashraf is late on his flick and misses as the ball goes off his pads towards covers. The batters cross for a run.

Nandre Burger to Faheem Ashraf, Back of a length and around off, Faheem Ashraf dabs it down to point.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Risky single! Short of a length and on middle, takes off a bit, Mohammad Nawaz backs away but gets hurried. He somehow manages to steer it toward point and sets off for the run. The fielder is quick to collect it and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses, with Nawaz putting in a desperate dive.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Fires one full and on middle, Mohammad Nawaz drills it past the bowler and towards long on for one.

Donovan Ferreira to Faheem Ashraf, In the air...SAFE! Slower through the air, shortish and on leg, Faheem Ashraf moves back to clip it away but gets a leading edge. It lobs up in the air but lands in the vacant square leg region. They cross.

Donovan Ferreira to Faheem Ashraf, Drags his length back, on middle, Faheem Ashraf nudges it to short mid-wicket again.

Donovan Ferreira to Faheem Ashraf, Floated, full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Goes short again, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Flatter, short and on middle, Mohammad Nawaz pats it back to the bowler.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, Hard length and around off, Mohammad Nawaz stabs it out towards covers for one and keeps strike.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! Lovely shot! Pitched up and on middle. Mohammad Nawaz presents the full face of the bat and just lifts it over the bowler's head. He focuses on timing that one as the ball races between long on and long off for a boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, WIDE! Loses his radar a bit and bangs this short, but down the leg side, Mohammad Nawaz fails to get any bat on that one. Wided. 200 UP FOR PAKISTAN!

Corbin Bosch to Faheem Ashraf, Back of a length and on middle, Faheem Ashraf heaves it towards deep square leg for a run.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, Excellent from Corbin Bosch! He follows the batter, bowls it full and angling into the leg side. Mohammad Nawaz has no room to work with and only manages to tuck it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, Fuller in length and on middle, angling into the leg side, Mohammad Nawaz clips it away but fails to beat mid-wicket.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, Bangs in a quick bouncer, on middle, Mohammad Nawaz ducks under it.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Dragged back, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz works it through square leg for one more.

Donovan Ferreira to Faheem Ashraf, Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf taps it towards covers for one.

Donovan Ferreira to Faheem Ashraf, FOUR! Uppish but safe! Tossed up, full and around off, Faheem Ashraf just chips it in the air but gets enough to clear extra cover. In fact, it rolls away between sweeper covers and long off for a boundary.

Donovan Ferreira to Faheem Ashraf, Fires in a yorker, on middle, Faheem Ashraf jams it out to short mid-wicket.

Donovan Ferreira to Faheem Ashraf, Floated, full and on middle, Faheem Ashraf drills it back to the bowler.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Short and on middle, Mohammad Nawaz moves back and nudges it through square leg for a single.

Faheem Ashraf is the next man in.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Corbin Bosch has the last laugh here! He steams in from over the wicket, serves a fine yorker, on middle. Salman Agha looks to whip it across the line, but his head falls a bit while playing that shot. He is also late to get his bat down as the ball goes through to shatter the stumps. Bosch is pumped up here with that wicket. Agha walks back for a fine 69 off 106, and Pakistan are 190/6!

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, FOUR! Up and over! Pitched up and just outside off. Salman Agha extends his arms to reach out of it and smacks it over extra covers for a boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, Nails the yorker, on middle, Mohammad Nawaz gets his bat down in time tuck it thorugh mid-wicket for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, Good bowling! Hits the length hard and around off, rolls his fingers to take pace off, Mohammad Nawaz tries to guide it away but misses.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, Good length and on middle, angling in a bit, Mohammad Nawaz stays back and pats it towards short mid-wicket.

Corbin Bosch to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX! BANG! Pakistan start the last-ten phase in style! Corbin Bosch bangs this into the pitch, on middle and off. Mohammad Nawaz stands tall, gets on top of the bounce and swats it over the long on fence for a biggie. That also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters!

End of Powerplay! A maximum of five fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle now.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha blocks it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Keeps it full, outside off, Salman Agha drives it through covers for a brace.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Flatter, on off, Salman Agha punches it to short cover.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Short again, on leg, Salman Agha pulls it over square leg for a brace. The ball was in the air for a while but luckily it landed safely.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Short, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz tucks it to short fine leg for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Flatter, on leg, Salman Agha sweeps it to square leg for a single.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Hard length, on off, Mohammad Nawaz blocks it back to the bowler.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, On a length, outside off, Salman Agha looks to drive it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly as the batters collect a bye.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, Much fuller, outside off, Salman Agha looks to drive it but misses again.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, On a length, outside off, shaping away. Salman Agha looks to loft it but misses.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Hard length, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it through backward square leg for a single.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, On a length, on off, Mohammad Nawaz pushes it to the cover fielder.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Short, on off, Salman Agha fends it to the point fielder.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Keeps it full, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz sweeps it through square leg for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Too full, on middle, Mohammad Nawaz blocks it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Full again, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it to mid-wicket again.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Quicker, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it to mid-wicket.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX! All the way! A much-needed biggie for Pakistan. Flatter, on off, Mohammad Nawaz dances down the ground and clatters it down the ground for a bigge.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Back of a length, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz tucks it to square leg for a single.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Oh! Length and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz tries to block it but gets beaten all ends up.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, On a length, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it to short fine leg for a single.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Length, outside off, Mohammad Nawaz slashes it over point for a single.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Hard length, on off, Mohammad Nawaz blocks it back to the bowler.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Short, on off, Mohammad Nawaz leaves it alone.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to point.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, FOUR! That's a fantastic shot! Flatter, on middle, Salman Agha gets down on one knee and slogs it over square leg for a boundary. A boundary after a long time.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Short, on middle, Salman Agha blocks it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Much fuller, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Keeps it on middle, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it to mid on. Dot again.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Quicker, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it to square leg.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Slower one, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz fends it to point for a single.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Much fuller, on off, Mohammad Nawaz blocks it to short cover.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, Sways it down leg, Mohammad Nawaz looks to block it but wears it on his pads. Dot.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! Streaky! Back of a length, outside off, Mohammad Nawaz swings hard. Gets a thick outside edge as the ball goes through the left of the keeper for a boundary.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Nawaz, On a length, on off, Mohammad Nawaz blocks it to mid off.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, On a length, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it to backward square leg for a single.

Drinks! Pakistan have been struggling so far to score runs. Salman Agha is well set but isn't getting much-needed support from the other end. They need to gear up and push their total over 250 run mark. South Africa have done well so far to keep things tight, and they will look to pick quick wickets and put the hosts under pressure. Let's see how it pans out...

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Short, on off, Salman Agha punches it to point for a single. 150 comes up for Pakistan.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to the point fielder.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Short, on off, Salman Agha blocks it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Mohammad Nawaz, Down the leg side, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it to short fine leg for a single. Corbin Bosch dives to his left and makes a good stop.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on leg, Salman Agha knocks it down the ground for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Short and wide, Salman Agha slaps it to backward point.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Keeps it on middle, Salman Agha stays back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Flatter, outside off, Salman Agha tries to play at it but misses.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Quicker, on off, Salman Agha blocks it back to the bowler.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Fifty up for Salman Agha! Flatter, on off, Salman Agha pushes it through covers for a brace. Excellent knock.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, FOUR! Well played! Donovan Ferreira errs his line down the leg side, Salman Agha uses the pace of the ball and flicks it through short fine leg for a boundary. He moves to 49 now.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on leg, Salman Agha flicks it to the fielder at short third.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Flatter, targeting the stumps, Salman Agha tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, Slower one, on middle, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it through wide of mid on for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, Short, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it to the fielder at short third.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Quicker, on leg, Salman Agha turns it to square leg for another single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mohammad Nawaz, A low full toss, on leg, Mohammad Nawaz flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Short, on off, Salman Agha punches it to cover for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Quicker, on off, Mohammad Nawaz leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Too full, on off, Mohammad Nawaz digs it back to the bowler.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Flatter, outside off, Mohammad Nawaz looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball rolls towards third man as the batters collect two runs.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Quicker, on off, Mohammad Nawaz blocks it back to the bowler.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Much fuller, on off, Mohammad Nawaz blocks it to mid off.

Donovan Ferreira to Mohammad Nawaz, Wide! Down the leg side, Mohammad Nawaz leaves it alone.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Short, on leg, Salman Agha tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz walks in.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! That's a soft dismissal. Spin working for South Africa! Nqabayomzi Peter bowls a quicker one, on off, and shorter on length. Hussain Talat hangs back and looks to block it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It lobs back towards Nqabayomzi Peter who makes no mistake.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Short, on leg, Salman Agha tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Too full, on leg, Hussain Talat turns it to square leg for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Flatter, just outside off, Salman Agha uses his feet and drills it to long off for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Fuller one, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to mid off.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Keeps it full, on leg, Hussain Talat flicks it through backward square leg for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Hussain Talat, Flatter, on leg, Hussain Talat flicks it through square leg for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Hussain Talat, Keeps it full, on leg, Hussain Talat flicks it to the right of the keeper. Dot again.

Donovan Ferreira to Hussain Talat, Too full, on off, Hussain Talat blocks it back to the bowler.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to mid off for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Short again, on off, Salman Agha looks to play a reverse sweep but gets a hit on his pads. A loud appeal but turned down. They decide not to refer it. Perhaps the height.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Short, on leg, Salman Agha fends it to short mid-wicket.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Fuller again, on middle and leg, Salman Agha flicks it to square leg for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Quicker, on middle, Hussain Talat turns it to square leg for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Too full, on middle, Hussain Talat flicks it to mid-wicket. Dot again.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Keeps it full, outside off, Hussain Talat pushes it to the point fielder.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Flatter, on off, Hussain Talat blocks it to mid off.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Much fuller, on off, Salman Agha drives it through cover for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Hussain Talat, Length again, on leg, Hussain Talat eases it to mid on.

Corbin Bosch to Hussain Talat, Length, on off, Hussain Talat blocks it to mid off.

Corbin Bosch to Hussain Talat, FOUR! Nicely played! Corbin Bosch errs in his line, serves this full and down the leg, Hussain Talat uses the pace of the ball and tickles it through fine leg for a boundary.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, On a length, on off, Salman Agha pushes it to mid off. An overthrow allows the batters to collect a single.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Drags his length back, on off, Salman Agha fends it to short mid-wicket.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Corbin Bosch keeps it full, on leg, Salman Agha blocks it to mid off.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Keeps it full, on off, Hussain Talat blocks it back to the bowler.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Much fuller, on off, Hussain Talat blocks it to mid off.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Quicker, on leg, Salman Agha looks to block it but edges it to short third for a single

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Much fuller, on leg, Hussain Talat flicks it through square leg for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Short, just outside off, Hussain Talat punches it to mid off.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Hussain Talat, Flatter, just outside off, Hussain Talat pushes it to short cover.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Fuller, on middle. Salman Agha punches it to mid on.

Corbin Bosch to Hussain Talat, Back of a length, angling across the left-hander. Hussain Talat steers it toward wide of short third man for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Hussain Talat, Short, around off, angling it away. Hussain Talat looks to poke at it but misses.

Hussain Talat is the new man in.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! The change to bring Corbin Bosch back into the attack has worked for the Proteas! Bosch delivers it fuller, pitching it on off and shaping it away from the left-handed batter. Saim Ayub covers the stumps and looks to drive it crisply but ends up putting a bit of bottom hand onto the shot. The ball flies flat toward the left of the bowler. This is outstanding from Bosch as in his followthrough, he drops low to the left and scoops it up with a slide. Saim Ayub has to depart after a knock of 53 runs off 66 deliveries. Pakistan are 114/4!

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Short, just outside off. Salman Agha dabs it to point for one.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Corbin Bosch bowls it fuller, just outside off. Saim Ayub drives it gloriously toward the left of the sweeper cover fielder. The batters agrees on two runs, but after completing the single, Ayub slips and falls at the non-stirker's end. Agha sent back right in time.

Change! Corbin Bosch is back into the attack.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Saim Ayub, Pitches it up, on middle and leg. Saim Ayub nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Saim Ayub, Flighted, fuller outside off. Saim Ayub blocks it to cover.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Saim Ayub, Wide! Pitches it up, angling it down the leg side. Saim Ayub attempts a sweep but misses.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Short, outside off. Salman Agha slaps it to deep cover for one.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, FOUR! Exceptional from Salman Agha! Fuller, on off and middle. Salman Agha gets down on one knee to slog sweep it beautifully, over the mid-wicket region and gets another boundary.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Tossed up, on middle. Saim Ayub pushes it back to the bowler.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Saim Ayub, Fuller, on off. Saim Ayub cuts it to deep point for one.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Fuller, on off. Salman Agha eases it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, FIFTY FOR SAIM AYUB! What a knock from this 23-year-old fine prospect of Pakistan! Tossed up, on off. Saim Ayub tucks it wide of mid-wicket and takes the single to get his 2nd ODI half-century. He lifts his willow up to soak in all the cheers.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Slower and fuller, around the pads of the batter. Salman Agha tucks it to square leg for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Tossed up, on off. Saim Ayub drives it to long on for one.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, FOUR! Excellent shot! Saim Ayub moves to 48! Bjorn Fortuin delivers it short, just outside off. Saim Ayub hangs back and cuts it toward the far left of the deep cover fielder to get four more runs.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, A tad fuller, outside off. Saim Ayub cuts it hard to deep backward point for a couple of runs.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Saim Ayub, Tossed up, on middle. Saim Ayub nudges it to square leg for one.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Tossed up, outside off. Salman Agha pushes it deep cover for one.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, THREE WIDES! Pitches it up, sprays it down the leg side. Salman Agha attempts a full-fledged flick. QDK fails to glove it, and the ball rolls away toward deep fine leg. The batter gets a brace, plus wided by umpire.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Salman Agha, Pitches it up, outside off. Salman Agha drives it toward the right of the cover fielder. He does well to tumble away and makes a stop.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Saim Ayub, Short, angling outside off. Saim Ayub cuts it to deep cover for one.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Saim Ayub, Tossed up, on off. Saim Ayub works it across the line toward mid-wicket. He wants a single, but Agha rejects the call.

Nqabayomzi Peter to Saim Ayub, Nqabayomzi Peter jogs from over the stumps and starts off bowling short, outside off. Saim Ayub cuts it a bit early toward left of sweeper cover for a brace.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Flat and quicker through the air, much fuller, on off. Salman Agha jams it down the track.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Pitches it up, on off. Salman Agha charges down the track yet again and pushes it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Pitches it up, on off. Salman Agha skips down the track and eases it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Bjorn Fortuin once again shortens his length, on off, turns it in. Saim Ayub opens his stance and pulls it hard to deep sqaure leg for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Shortish, pitching it just outside off and turns it in. Saim Ayub rocks back and punches it to mid off.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Pitches it up, on off and middle. Salman Agha lunges and flicks it to square leg for a single.

George Linde to Salman Agha, Another short delivery, on off, Salman Agha punches it through extra covers for one more. 13 runs off the over!

George Linde to Salman Agha, Drags his length back and around off, Salman Agha lets come to him, opens the face of the bat and steers it wide of short third for a couple of more runs.

George Linde to Salman Agha, A bit quicker, full and on middle, Salman Agha clips it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

George Linde to Saim Ayub, Goes short and on middle, Saim Ayub flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a run.

George Linde to Saim Ayub, SIX! BANG! Superb shot! Tossed up, full and just around off. Saim Ayub extends his arms to get under it and dispatches it effortlessly over the long off fence for a biggie.

George Linde to Salman Agha, Flighted, full and on off, Salman Agha goes inside out and drills it through cover-point for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Goes short and on off, Saim Ayub punches it back to the bowler.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Flatter, full and on middle, Salman Agha drills it to long on for one. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Slows it up, full and on middle, Salman Agha knocks it down the pitch.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, WIDE! Much quicker, full but down the leg side, Salman Agha fails to glance it away. Wided.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Floated, full and on off, Saim Ayub drives it to long off for a run.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Salman Agha goes down and plays the reverse sweep towards the third man region. The fielder chases after it and slides to push it back inside. Three taken.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Tossed up, full and on middle, Saim Ayub eases it to long on for a single.

George Linde to Salman Agha, Darts one full and down the leg side, Salman Agha goes down and paddles it straight to short fine.

George Linde to Salman Agha, Flatter, full and on leg, Salman Agha keeps it out to the leg side.

George Linde to Salman Agha, Tossed up, full and around leg, Salman Agha goes down and swipes it wide of short fine for a brace.

George Linde to Salman Agha, Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Salman Agha tries to play it from the crease but misses and gets hit on the pads.

George Linde to Salman Agha, Floated, full and on middle and leg, Salman Agha blocks it out.

George Linde to Salman Agha, FOUR! Welcome to the game, George Linde! Flighted, full and just around off. Salman Agha stays leg side of the ball, extends his arms, and lofts it beautifully over extra covers for a boundary.

Change! George Linde has been introduced to the attack.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Short again and on middle, Salman Agha stays back and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Slightly shorter in length, on off, Salman Agha punches it to extra covers.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Flatter, full and on middle, Salman Agha tucks it to mid-wicket.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, An appeal for LBW, but turned down! Tossed up, full and on middle and off, Salman Agha goes down for the sweep but gets a bottom edge onto his pads. That saves him here.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, A bit short and on middle, Salman Agha winds up for the sweep but adjusts to the length and steers it to point.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Floated, full and on middle, Salman Agha clips it to short mid-wicket.

Drinks break! South Africa are clearly holding a firm grip so far in the first inning. They bagged three wickets in the very first five overs and all credits to Nandre Burger. Salman Agha and Saim Ayub did well to ease the situation, as their priority is to form a sturdy partnership, but they haven't really showcased their strokeplay yet. On the other side, the Proteas' bowling unit have done a good job putting all sorts of pressure on the opposition, but they would want to get another wicket to break this partnership before it turns out to be dangerous.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Slows it up, full and on off, Salman Agha comes down the track again and knocks it to long off for one more.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Goes short and on off, Saim Ayub stays back and nudges it through square leg for one.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Flighted, full and on off, Salman Agha uses his feet and drives it to long off for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Flatter, full and on middle, Salman Agha looks to defend but gets an inside edge towards short fine.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Floated, full and on off, Salman Agha blocks it out.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, turns away a shy bit. Salman Agha goes down to sweep it away but gets into a bit of a tangle and misses to get hit on the pads. QDK and Fortuin look confident, and Matthew Breetzke takes the review here. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it to be going over the stumps. Excellent decision from the on-field umpire. South Africa lose a review!

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Drags his length back, outside off, Saim Ayub cuts it hard but fails to beat point.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Looped up, full and on middle and leg, Salman Agha goes down and paddles it wide of short fine for one.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Flighted, full and on off, Saim Ayub pushes it through cover sofr another run.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Flatter, full and on leg, Salman Agha clips it wide of short fine for a run.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Uppish but safe! Slows it up, shortish and on off, sticks to the surface a bit. Saim Ayub punches it aerially but well wide of short covers for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, FOUR! A much-needed boundary after 25 balls! Tossed up, full and on middle, Saim Ayub goes down across and nails the sweep through square leg for four runs. 50 up for Pakistan!

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Another shout for LBW, but turned down! Flatter, full and around middle, going in with the arm. Salman Agha prods forward to block but misses again to get hit on the pads. Going down the leg side this one.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Tossed up, full and on middle, Saim Ayub drills it to long on for one.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Drags his length back, on off, Salman Agha punches it through extra covers for a run.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Arm ball, full and on middle and leg, angles in, Salman Agha gets forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Flighted, full and on off, Saim Ayub goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Shorter in length, on off, Saim Ayub stabs it back to the bowler.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Fires one full and on middle, Salman Agha comes down the track again and drills it but fails to beate short mid-wicket, who quickly moves to his left to collect it.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Quicker, full and on middle, Salman Agha uses his feet and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Flighted, full and on off, Saim Ayub eases it towards long off for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Flatter, shortish and angling into the leg side, Saim Ayub moves back to workt it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Goes short again, on middle and leg, Saim Ayub nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Floated, short and on middle, Saim Ayub stays back and pats it to short mid-wicket.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Absolute ripper! Bjorn Fortuin slows it up, full and on off, gets it to grip and turn away sharply. Salman Agha gets drawn forward but the ball zips past the outside edge. It wasn't far away from the off pole.

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Pushed through quicker, full and on off, Salman Agha fends it towards short covers.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Flatter, full and on off, Saim Ayub steps across and clips it through square leg for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Flighted, full and on middle, Saim Ayub pushes it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Floated, full and on off, Saim Ayub strides out and taps it to the off side.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Tossed up, full and on middle, Saim Ayub gets forward and defends it.

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Looped up, full and on off, Salman Agha tucks to the right of the bowler. Just one run off the over!

Donovan Ferreira to Salman Agha, Flighted, full and on middle, Salman Agha knocks it down the pitch.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Drags his length back, on middle, angling in, Saim Ayub forces it to long on for a single.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Tossed up, full and on middle, Saim Ayub prods forward and blocks it out.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Goes short and on off, Saim Ayub punches it to extra covers.

Donovan Ferreira to Saim Ayub, Floated, full and on off, turns away a bit, Saim Ayub pushes it towards extra covers.

Powerplay 2! South Africa can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over. The first ten overs belonged to the Proteas, and especially Nandre Burger, who picked up three big wickets with the new ball. Pakistan needs a partnership to settle things a bit. Also, Donovan Ferreira to bowl now.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Short, on off. Saim Ayub punches it to long off for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Bjorn Fortuin delivers it flat and much fuller, just outside off. Saim Ayub strides out and drills it between the cover fielders for the boundary. Slowly things are heating up for Pakistan!

Bjorn Fortuin to Salman Agha, Pitches it up, around off. Salman Agha drives it to cover for one.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Short of a length, on middle, spins it in. Saim Ayub hangs back to pull it to long on for one.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Short, on off. Saim Ayub pushes it back to the bowler.

Bjorn Fortuin to Saim Ayub, Flat and short, on off. Saim Ayub taps it to cover.

Time for some spin now as Bjorn Fortuin replaces Corbin Bosch.

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Back of a length, around off. Saim Ayub steers it toward wide of point for a single.

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Short of a length, just outside off. Saim Ayub looks to swing hard across the line, but the ball beats the outside edge.

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Excellent delivery from Burger! He goes for the slower bouncer, away from the batter. Saim Ayub looks to pull it, but fails to get the timing right. The ball bounces off toward mid-wicket and gets no run.

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, NO BALL! Pitches it up, around off. Saim Ayub pushes it to cover and gets a single. Burger has overstepped and now Free Hit coming up!

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Burger once again scoots over the wicket for the left-hander. He delivers it back of a length, around off. Saim Ayub camps back to punch it from the inner half of his blade back to the bowler.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, Burger switches his side and he steams round the wicket to the right-hander. He bowls fuller, just outside off. Salman Agha attempts a drive but gets a thick outside edge. The ball rolls away toward deep point and the batter gets a single.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, Nandre Burger scoots from over the stump and bowls on a length, on off. Salman Agha eases it to cover.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Hard-length delivery, shapes it away. Saim Ayub isn't interested to offer anything to it.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, FOUR! A boundary after nine consecutive dot deliveries! This is a back of a length, around the shoulder of the batter. Saim Ayub arches a bit backward pull it away toward far left of the deep backward sqaure leg for four runs.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Short of a length, wide outside off. Saim Ayub leaves it to the keeper to collect.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Pitches it up, just outside off. Saim Ayub hangs back and pushes it to point.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Corbin Bosch drags his length back, angling it away from the batter. Saim Ayub offers no shot at it.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Full-length delivery, just outside off. Saim Ayub leans on the delivery and blocks it back to the bowler.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, Fuller, on off. Salman Agha eases it away.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, Good-length delivery, on off and middle. Salman Agha blocks it to his front.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, Short of a length, around the rib of the batter. Salman Agha hops and dabs it low toward the leg side.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, Shortish, on middle and leg. Salman Agha rests it toward the leg side.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, On a length, on off. Salman Agha defends it toward the left of the bowler.

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Pitches it up, on off. Saim Ayub pushes it toward wide of cover for a single.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, TWO WIDES! Back of a length, spraying it down the leg. Salman Agha looks to flick it away but misses Quinton de Kock behind the stumps dives away to make a half stop and the batter gets the single.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Back of a length, around the hips of the batter. Salman Agha hops a bit to nudge it toward deep backward square leg for single.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Fullish, on off. Salman Agha drives it well toward the right of the cover fielder, but the fielder does well to roll his body away and make a save.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Pitches it up, on off. Salman Agha pushes it to cover.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, On a length, on middle and off. Salman Agha defends it rigth under his eyesight.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, On a length, angling in, around off. Salman Agha dabs it to cover.

Corbin Bosch to Salman Agha, Back of a length, around off. Salman Agha gets on his toes and punches it to cover.

Nandre Burger to Salman Agha, Leg bye! Fuller, on the pads. Salman Agha misses the flick and hits the pad. The ball rolls away toward fine leg and gets a single.

Salman Agha is the next man in.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Rizwan, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Nandre Burger is all pumped up and he is enjoying it! He bowls it back of a length, pitches it just outside off stump and shapes it away from the right-hander. Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and tries to steer the delivery toward point, but changes his mind and ends up trying to make a leave. The ball hits the underedge while Rizwan is retreating his willow, and it clips the off stump. Pakistan three down already, and all three taken by Burger.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Rizwan, WIDE! Back of a length, but sprays it down the leg side. Pakistan gets a bonus run.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Excellent placement from Rizwan! Pitches it up, around the pads of the batter. Mohammad Rizwan, with no such footwork, pushes it wide of the mid on fielder to get four runs. Rizwan is off his mark!

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, around off. Mohammad Rizwan dabs it away, toward the cover fielder.

Nandre Burger to Mohammad Rizwan, Short of a length, on middle. Mohammad Rizwan takes his eyes off the delivery and takes a hit on his rib cage.

Mohammad Rizwan walks up to the middle.

Nandre Burger to Babar Azam, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! That's a big wicket for South Africa! Nandre Burger scoots from over the stumps, pitches it on middle, on a good length, but angles it away. Babar Azam gets squared up as he expects the ball to nip back at him, but the ball catches the outer edge and zips toward the left of the first slip fielder. Donovan Ferreira is the man who flies away and takes a spectacular two-handed catch to get the second wicket. Babar falls for 11 off 13, and Pakistan are 17/2!

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Short of a length, on the stumps. Saim Ayub soft hands it to cover.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Back of a length, shapes it away, wide outside off. Saim Ayub lets it travel to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Pitches it up, angles away from the left-hander. Saim Ayub tries to defend to his front but misses on the outside edge.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, Pitches it up, around off. Saim Ayub makes another leave.

Corbin Bosch to Saim Ayub, On a length, wide outside off. Saim Ayub leaves it alone to the keeper.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Leg bye! Sprays it fuller, around the pads of the batter, angling it in. Babar Azam looks to tickle it but misses and thumps it on the pad. The ball rolls away toward square leg and the batter gets a single.

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Back of a length, just outside off. Saim Ayub lifts his willow up to offer no shot at it.

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, FOUR! Now that's pure class! Nandre Burger pitches it up, a touch fuller, around the sixth stump. Saim Ayub plants his front foot, leans toward the delivery and drives it neatly to dissect the wide mid off and the extra cover fielder to get the first boundary of the inning.

Nandre Burger to Babar Azam, Full-length delivery, on leg. Babar Azam clips it to deep square leg. The fielder at the deep fine leg region does well to sprint and flick it just before the boundary cushion into the field of play. Three runs taken between the sticks.

Nandre Burger to Babar Azam, Pitches it up, on the sticks. Babar Azam blocks it to cover.

Nandre Burger to Babar Azam, Pitches it up, on middle. Babar Azam pushes it to the leg side.

Nandre Burger to Babar Azam, Fuller, around the pads. Babar Azam tucks it to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Good-length delivery, around off. Babar Azam steers it away from the point fielder for a single.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, On a length, around the off stump. Babar Azam once again misses the outer edge while performing a front-footed defense.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Beaten! Corbin Bosch pitches it a touch fuller, just outside off, angles it in and nips it back, away from the batter. Babar Azam plants his front foot to defend it to his front but gets beaten on the outer edge.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Back of a length, just outside off. Babar Azam attempts to punch it away but gets nicked on the inner edge. The ball zips past the leg pole and rolls toward the deep fine leg region. The batter gets a couple.

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Corbin Bosch scoots from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, pitching it on off and angles it in. Babar Azam lunges halfway to block it down, but the ball sneaks past the inner edge and thumps the upper part of his pad. After an appeal the umpire raises his finger, but after taking the review, the UltraEdge shows no bat involvement and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball bounces just over the bails of the middle stump. Excellent review from Pakistan!

Corbin Bosch to Babar Azam, Full and wide outside off. Babar Azam prods to cover the stump and shoulder arms the delivery.

Who will operate from the other end? Corbin Bosch it is!

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Back of a length, jags it back to the batter. Saim Ayub dabs it toward the left of the bowler.

Nandre Burger to Saim Ayub, Fuller, on middle, swings it in. Saim Ayub nudges it to mid on.

Nandre Burger to Babar Azam, Pitches it up, around leg. Babar Azam flicks it wide of the square leg fielder and gets three runs between the sticks.

Babar Azam is the new man in.

Nandre Burger to Fakhar Zaman, OUT! TAKEN! Nandre Burger strikes first, and what a start this is from the Proteas! He steams over the stumps and bends his back to offer a shorter one on off and middle. Fakhar Zaman looks to pull it away, but the ball gets a bit of extra bounce from the track. The ball hits the top edge of the willow and loops behind the stumps, much short of the keeper. Quinton de Kock judges the ball well and dives forward to pouch it safely into his gloves. Fakhar walks back for a duck, and Pakistan are rocked early!

Nandre Burger to Fakhar Zaman, Full, on off. Fakhar Zaman leans on the delivery and blocks it to the off side.

Nandre Burger to Fakhar Zaman, Pitches it up, on middle, angles it in. Fakhar Zaman walks off his crease to flick it, but fails to connect once again.

Nandre Burger to Fakhar Zaman, WIDE! Not quite the way South Africa hoped to start! Good-length delivery, pitching it on leg and shaping it down the leg side. Fakhar Zaman looks to flick it away but misses the connection.

We are all set to start the contest! The two umpires have paved their way towards the center of the pitch. Matthew Breetzke has some last words for his teammates before they scatter to take their fielding positions. Fakhar Zaman will partner up with Saim Ayub to open for Pakistan. Nandre Burger will get the new ball in his hands. Here we go...

PITCH REPORT - Rameez Raja is pitchside with his insights. He says that the track seems to be better than the last game, with a nice covering of grass, which will certainly offer some good bounce to the pacers. Although it's still abrasive and has a few cracks, the conditions do appear to favor batting, so he reckons that Pakistan's decision to bat first is the right call.

Matthew Breetzke, skipper of South Africa, says that they would have batted first, judging the pitch, the ball will come nicely to the willow, but now they will have to shift their plan to restrict them to a decent total and then chase it down. Continues that the crowd is electrifying like their previous game. Ends up saying that they have two changes in the team as Nqabayomzi Peter and Nandre Burger come in for Lungi Ngidi and Lizaad Williams.

Skipper of Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi, says that they will be batting first as the pitch looks quite similar to the previous one. Continues that there's slightly more grass, which they reckon will help the ball come onto the bat nicely. Adds that they have made two changes, with Abrar Ahmed and Hasan Nawaz giving way to Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim. Ends up saying that they have identified areas for improvement, but the boys played well in the last game, which ultimately led to the victory.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke (C), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger (In place of Lungi Ngidi), Nqabayomzi Peter (In place of Lizaad Williams).

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf (In place of Hasan Nawaz), Shaheen Afridi (C), Mohammad Wasim (In place of Abrar Ahmed), Naseem Shah.

TOSS - Pakistan wins the toss and have elected to BAT first.

South Africa, despite the loss, showed glimpses of strong intent but couldn’t close out the chase. Matthew Breetzke looked lively at the upper middle order, and the bowling attack had moments of sting, but they lacked that last push in the second inning. Today, they’ll look forward to build partnerships early with their openers, Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Quinton de Kock. Both batters provided hefty knocks and would like to replicate in this match as well. Their bowling order unit did a decent job as well, but skipper, Matthew Breetzke and company will need to have a plan to deal with the middle order of their opposition. Will Pakistan bag another win to seize the glory? Or will the Proteas make a comeback? Let's find out together. Stay tuned for toss and team updates.

Pakistan carried momentum into this series after a hard-earned win in the opener, chasing down 264 with eight wickets down in 49.4 overs. Salman Agha played a key knock of 62 and Mohammad Rizwan chipped in with 55 as their batting found form under pressure. Their bowling held firm in the first inning. Pakistan will aim to maintain that composure and consolidate early to put South Africa on the back foot.

Welcome to a pivotal moment in the three-match ODI series as South Africa square off against Pakistan for the second ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. With Pakistan already grabbing the first game, South Africa will be out to level the series, and Pakistan will look to extend their advantage on home soil.

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International cricket returned to Faisalabad after 17 long years, and Pakistan marked the occasion with a win to go 1-0 up in the three-game series. It was also Shaheen Afridi’s first game as the full-time ODI captain. Pakistan will look to seal the series with another win in the 2nd ODI at the Iqbal Stadium. South Africa had their moments but were edged out by the hosts and will now aim to take the series to a decider. The Proteas began well with the bat before losing momentum in the middle overs, leaving a few runs out there. That proved costly as Pakistan, though it got a bit too close for comfort, managed the highest successful run chase in ODIs in Faisalabad. Despite the defeat, there were positives for the second-string Proteas side. None bigger than Quinton de Kock’s 63, his first notable score since returning to international cricket. Lhuan-dre Pretorius impressed with a fifty on his ODI debut. With Dewald Brevis sidelined by a shoulder muscle strain, the visitors will depend on Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira and captain Matthew Breetzke to step up. As he has done throughout the tour, Corbin Bosch made an impact with both bat and ball in the first game. The Proteas will rely on Lungi Ngidi and Lizaad Williams with the new ball, but with conditions expected to assist spinners, George Linde and Bjorn Fortuin will have to carry much of the load. From Pakistan’s perspective, they too, like South Africa, had a wobble after a promising start, but Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha held firm to take the chase forward. However, neither could take the side past the finish line, and if they find themselves in a similar position in the second ODI, they will want to see it through this time. The same applies to Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, who got starts but failed to convert. It has been a tale of inconsistency for Babar Azam across formats, and that one big score is still missing. As one of Pakistan’s better players of spin, he will have an important role to play if conditions are dry and assist the spinners. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah could not make early inroads with the new ball in the series opener, something they will want to correct. Abrar Ahmed made good use of favourable conditions, while Ayub continues to make an impact with the ball, even if he has not had much success with the bat lately. Despite missing several key players, the Proteas demonstrated that they are capable of challenging this strong Pakistan side in their den. Can Pakistan close out the series, or will South Africa bounce back to take it to a decider? We shall find out.