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

Back for the chase. Fakhar Zaman ​​​​​and Babar Azam to open.

...THE CHASE...

Pakistan were really ordinary on the field and with the ball. They didn't take their chances and were below par while executing their plan. They failed to put any pressure on the Proateas and allowed plenty of freebies. Not what you expect from the home team but that leaves them with a big task. A virtual semi final and whoever wins goes onto play the final. Looks like South Africa for now with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan unable to score but even South Africa have an inexperienced bowling line up. A thrilling run chase coming up...

That's 19 runs of the last over and South Africa push past 350. A fantastic performance with the bat. They wanted to bat first and have done exceedingly well. It started with Bavuma and Matthew Breetzke putting a 119 run stand to lay the platform. Bavuma was unfortunately run out but Matthew Breetzke went on to score a fifty in just his second game. He too fell and the onus was on Heinrich Klaasen and Kyle Verreynne to take the game from thereon. The former played a really aggressive knock but it was Verreynne's inning which made the big difference.

Mohammad Hasnain to Kyle Verreynne, SIX! That's a massive last over and 350 comes up. Shorter and slower. Kyle Verreynne picks it and hammers it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Mohammad Hasnain to Kyle Verreynne, Another two! Outside off. This is hit wide of cover for two.

Mohammad Hasnain to Corbin Bosch, Slower and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Corbin Bosch, SIX! Bang! Gets hold of this one. On middle. This is heaved over the long on fence for a biggie.

Mohammad Hasnain to Corbin Bosch, FOUR! Brilliant! Expected one full and outside off. He goes for the reverse sweep and gets it past short third man. No chance of stopping that.

Mohammad Hasnain to Corbin Bosch, A dot to begin the last over! Slower one outside off. Bosch looks to cut but misses.

Khushdil Shah to Corbin Bosch, Really good over! This is flatter and on off. It is hit down to long off for one.

Khushdil Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Flatter and on off. This is slapped down to long off. Another single.

Khushdil Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Two again! On middle. This is tucked around the corner for two.

Khushdil Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Finds the gap. Makes room. This is slower and outside off. It is hit past cover for two.

Khushdil Shah to Corbin Bosch, Fuller and on off. This is driven past cover. Only one.

Khushdil Shah to Corbin Bosch, Dots are gold! Flatter and outside off. Bosch chops it to point.

Naseem Shah to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Welcome boundary! Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.

Naseem Shah to Corbin Bosch, On off. Bosch pushes it to cover for one.!

Naseem Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Just the one again! A full toss. Yet again this is hit straight to mid off for one.

Naseem Shah to Corbin Bosch, Just the one! Fuller and on off. This is pushed to mid off for one.

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, OUT! MASSIVE WICKET! With two overs left, this could well make a difference of 10 to 15 runs to the Dj al score. On middle. Slower. This is hit down to long on and the fielder takes a simple catch. It was more off the toe end.!

Naseem Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Slower and on off. This is hit down to long off for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR MORE! Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover.  The last two balls spills the over completely.

Mohammad Hasnain to Kyle Verreynne, Outside off. Shortish. This is guided past point for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Kyle Verreynne, NO BALL AND FOUR! This was turning out to be such a good over but it is ruined now! He's overstepped. On middle. This is pulled through square leg and it races away to the fence.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, 1 run.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, Dots are gold! Looks to play the reverse sweep but this is slower and outside off. He misses.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, Fuller and outside off. Klaasen looks to carve it away but misses.

Mohammad Hasnain to Kyle Verreynne, Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Kyle Verreynne, On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller and on middle. A yorker, this is jammed out to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, Three! Shorter and outside off. This is guided past point. Three taken.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Tossed up on off. This is lofted over cover and it gets to the fence.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, SIX! Two in a row! Slower one and Klaasen picks it. He sends it sailing over the long on fence.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, SIX! All the way! On middle. This is lofted over mid on and it goes all the way.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, Flat and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen hits it to long off for a run.

Abrar Ahmed to Kyle Verreynne, On the pads, Verreynne nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle, Heinrich Klaasen lofts it down to long on for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Nails it! On middle, Heinrich Klaasen shapes for the reverse hit and plays it to deep point. Shaheen Afridi runs behind it and tries to flick it back but fails to do so cleanly.

Abrar Ahmed to Kyle Verreynne, On middle, Verreynne plays it to square leg for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Kyle Verreynne, Angles it on the pads, Verreynne turns it to square leg for easy couple.

Shaheen Afridi to Kyle Verreynne, This is full and on middle, Verreynne gets a leading edge to his flick to mid off for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, Very full and on off, this is driven to covers for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, On a length and on middle, this is defended out.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Off the edge! Length and on off, Heinrich Klaasen looks to flick but gets a leading edge to third man for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Kyle Verreynne, On the pads, Verreynne nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Good length ball, outside off, Verreynne opens the face of the bat in the last moment and plays it to third man for four runs.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle, this is blocked out.

Abrar Ahmed to Kyle Verreynne, Flighted outside off, Verreynne sweeps it to square leg for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, Flat and on off, this is punched to cover for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Kyle Verreynne, One more run as Verreynne works it to long off.

Abrar Ahmed to Kyle Verreynne, On middle, Verreynne punches it to mid-wicket.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, Shorter and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen pulls it to square leg for one.

Naseem Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Full and on middle, this is played back to the bowler.

Naseem Shah to Kyle Verreynne, FOUR! Good shot! Pitched  up on off, Verreynne lofts it down to long off for a boundary.

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle, this is played to long off for one more. That's fifty for Heinrich Klaasen. Good knock so far.

Naseem Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Fuller and on off, Verreynne drills it to mid-wicket for one.

Naseem Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Length and on off, Verreynne knocks it through covers for a couple.

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, Very full and on middle, Klaasen works it to long on for one more.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, A single to end the over as this is hit to long on.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, SIX! BANG! Heinrich Klaasen skips down and smashes this full ball over long off for a biggie.

Khushdil Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Too full and on off, Verreynne plays it to long off for one.

Khushdil Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Angling on the pads, Verreynne defends.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, Full and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen punches it to cover for a single.

Khushdil Shah to Kyle Verreynne, Outside off. Verreynne plays it to point for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Kyle Verreynne, The batter has just blocked that from his crease. Gets a run.

Shaheen Afridi to Kyle Verreynne, On middle. Kept out.

Shaheen Afridi to Kyle Verreynne, Fullish and on off. This is driven to mid off.

Shaheen Afridi to Wiaan Mulder, OUT! TAKEN! Two in quick succession for Pakistan! They're back in the game. Rizwan'a move to bring him back has worked. Shorter and outside off. Mulder slashes. This goes off the top edge and straight to third man. Easy catch.

Shaheen Afridi to Wiaan Mulder, Angled into middle. Kept out.

Shaheen Afridi to Wiaan Mulder, Full and outside off. Mulder looks to drive but is beaten.

Khushdil Shah to Wiaan Mulder, Outside off. This is guided past point for one.

Khushdil Shah to Wiaan Mulder, On middle. Mulder plays it to cover.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle. This is punched past cover. Another run taken.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.

Khushdil Shah to Wiaan Mulder, Fuller and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, OUT! Taken! There is the wicket the hosts desperately wanted! On middle. Out comes the slog sweep but it is hit straight to deep mid-wicket. Can they apply the breaks from here on?

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Finds rhe gap! Shorter and outside off. This is flayed over point.

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle. Kept out.

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Drilled away! Fuller and outside off. This is hammered past cover. No chance of stopping that.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Around off. This is pushed to cover for one.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, On middle. Defended.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR LEG BYES! Nice and fine! On the pads. Breetzke looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad and rolls fine to the fine leg fence.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, Outside off. Klaasen looks to cut but gets an inside edge onto the off side.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle. This is swept to square leg.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Outside off. This is guided past point for one.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, On off. Kept out.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, On off. This is pushed past cover for one.

Khushdil Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, On off. This is pushed to cover.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Around off. This is pushed to cover.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, SIX! All the way! On middle. This is lofted over the long on fence and it goes all the way.

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle. This is tucked on the leg side for one.

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Drilled! Fuller and outside off. Klaasen slams it past cover. Another boundary.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Outside off. This is guided past point for one.

Naseem Shah to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Outside off. Breetzke guides it to point.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR! Runs are flowing now! Shorter and outside off. This is flayed past point and this goes to the fence too.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Two! On the pads. This is pulled past square leg for two.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover again.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle. Klaasen works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Through mid-wicket now. That's 4 in the over! Shorter and on middle. This is pulled over mid-wicket. This one goes to the fence in no time.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, Length again and on off. This is pushed to cover.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, Around off. This is pushed to cover.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Three in a row now! This is full and on the pads. Klaasen clips it past square leg. No chance of stopping that one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR MORE! Klaasen on the charge here! This is full and outside off. He drills it past cover and this races away to the fence again.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Pulled away! Shorter and on middle. Klaasen stays back and hammers it past mid-wicket. This gets to the fence in no time.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Outside off. This is chopped to point.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Angled into the pads. Breetzke works it to square leg.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR! Nicely played! On middle. ThI sweep is out. It is nailed through square leg and this races away to the fence.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Fuller and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, On the stumps. Blocked.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, On off. Shortish. This is guided to point!

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, On the pads. Klaasen waits and then works it through square leg for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, Two! Outside off. Klaasen guides it past point and takes two.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, On off. This is driven past cover for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, Shrotish and outside off. Klaasen looks to cut but misses.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, On off. Fuller. This is driven to cover.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, Fuller and on off. This is driven past cover for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, Outside off. Klaasen guides it to point

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, Flatter and on off. This is guided to point again.

Abrar Ahmed to Heinrich Klaasen, On middle. Defended.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, On off. This is pushed wide of cover for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Outside off. This is guided to point.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, Full and outside off, Heinrich Klaasen punches it to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, On middle, Breetzke nudges it to square leg for a single. Again some words between Breetzke and Afridi. The umpire does his job once again.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, Wide! Short and too wide of off. Breetzke leaves.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, Length and on off, Klaasen punches it to cover for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Heinrich Klaasen, Bangs it short and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen ducks. Shaheen Afridi is pumped up. Gives a stare to Heinrich Klaasen.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, Full and on middle, Breetzke drops it to third man for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, Short in length and on off, Breetzke mistimes his pull to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Hasnain to Heinrich Klaasen, A bouncer on middle, Heinrich Klaasen ducks under it.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, OUT! RUN OUT! A horrible mix up and Bavuma has to go! The Pakistani players celebrate right in front of Bavuma who just stops and allows them to celebrate. Things have heated up drastically. Length and on off, Bavuma chops it to backward point. Straight to Saud Shakeel. Breetzke calls for a run but denies eventually, leaves his captain mid way who gives up and Saud does it with a direct hit. The umpires have a chat with Mohammad Rizwan now.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, Length and outside off, Breetzke punches it to point for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, A good length ball on middle, Breetzke defends on the leg side.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, Length and on off, Breetzke punches it to mid off.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, This is full and on middle, it is punched to mid on.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, A single to end the over as Breetzke turns it to square leg. It's heating up between Breetzke and Shaheen Afridi. The umpires have to interrupt to get them away.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, Full and on middle and leg, Breetzke nudges it to mid-wicket. Some words exchanged between Breetzke and Shaheen Afridi.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Pitched up on off, Bavuma tries to loft it over mid off but toe ends his shot just over the man there. One.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, On the pads, this is flicked to square leg for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, On a length and on off, Bavuma taps it to cover for a quick run.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Shaheen Afridi is back and bowls it full on off, Bavuma punches it to cover.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Length and on middle, Bavuma defends it to mid-wicket for a run.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, On a length and on off, this is defended to cover.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, On the pads, Breetzke tucks it to square leg for a single.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, On middle, this is nudged to square leg for a single.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, This is full and outside off, Bavuma drives it to deep point for a couple more.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Drops it short and on off, Bavuma blocks on the deck.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, Outside off, this is dabbed to third man for a single.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, A single as Breetzke drops it to point. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Shaheen Afridi does the back up job but has hurt his finger. He is off the field.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, This is full and angling on middle and leg, Breetzke looks to heave but misses. A huge appeal for LBW but turned down. Looked like slanting down but Pakistan do take the review. Massively going down.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR! Flicked away! A length ball, around off, Breetzke whacks it to deep square leg for a boundary.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, Length ball, outside off, Breetzke taps it to point.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, Short and on the hips. Breetzke looks to pull but misses.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Short again on off, Bavuma pulls it to mid-wicket.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Good length ball outside off, Bavuma looks to pull but sways away from the line of the delivery.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Length and on middle, Bavuma turns it to square leg.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Fifty for Breetzke! He continues to impress on his debut series. Full and outside off, Breetzke drives it to deep cover for one.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Length and outside off, this is knocked to cover for one.

Naseem Shah to Matthew Breetzke, On the pads, Breetzke nudges it to square leg for a single.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, Tad short and outside off, Bavuma thinks to cut but leaves it alone.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, One more run as Breetzke plays it to cover.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, Full and on off, Bavuma pushes it to cover for one.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, On middle, this is blocked out.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Angling on the pads. Breetzke turns it to square leg for a single.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and well outside off. Breetzke cuts it through point and it races to the fence.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Length ball wide of off. Bavuma slashes his blade and misses.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Length and on off, this is punched to cover.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Well played! Length and on off, Bavuma taps it late to third man where Abrar Ahmed runs to his left but fails to stop it cleanly.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, On a length and on off, Bavuma punches it back to Shah who blocks to his left.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Short in length and outside off, Bavuma looks to defend it but misses.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Bowls it full and on off, Bavuma toe ends his shot back on the deck.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, Angling on middle, Bavuma eases it to long on for a single.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, Full and on off, Bavuma pushes it to cover.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up on middle, Bavuma prods and blocks.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Angling it full and on off, Breetzke plays it to long off for one.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, Floated on middle, Bavuma eases it to long on for a single.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Flat and outside off, Breetzke plays it to cover for one.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, A single to end the over as Breetzke plays it to point.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, Flat and on off, Bavuma drops it to cover for a single.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Swept away! Tossed up on middle, Bavuma sweeps it through square leg and it races to the fence.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, Tossed up on off, Breetzke punches it to cover for one.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, On the pads, Bavuma sweeps it to square leg for a single.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, On middle, this is blocked out.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, Shortish and on middle. Kept out again.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, On middle. Kept out.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, Around off. This is pushed to cover.

Khushdil Shah to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Shorter and outside off. Bavuma looos to cut. This flies off the outside edge. This goes down to the third man fence.

Khushdil Shah to Matthew Breetzke, Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.!

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR! Brilliant! On middle. This is swept over short fine leg and this races away to the fence.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, Around off. Kept out.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, Shorter and outside off. This is hit wide of cover for one.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, On off. This is punched to cover again.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, Outside off. Flatter. This is guided to point.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, On middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, On the pads. Bavuma works it through square leg for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, Around off. Blocked.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, On middle. This comes in with the angle. Defended.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Nice and fine! On the pads. Bavuma waits and then tickles it fine. This gets to the fence quickly too.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, Two! Fuller and on off. This is driven wide of cover for two.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, Around off. Blocked again.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one. Fifty for Bavuma. A really good knock so far. Needs to get a big one here.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, Tossed up on off. Defended solidly.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, Flatter and on the pads. This is flicked but to mid-wicket.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter and on middle. This is punched back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, On the stumps. Defended.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter and on the pads. Matthew looks to flick but misses. This hits the pad.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, On middle. Kept out.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR! Outstanding! This is fuller and on middle. Breetzke whips it over mid-wicket. This goes to the mid-wicket fence too.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR! Offers room again. Breetzke goes back and flays it past point. No chance for any fielder there.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, Fuller and on off. This is eased down to long off for one.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, Now takes one as he pushes this down to long on. Sensible batting.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Up and over! A little too full. Bavuma stays leg side and lofts it over cover. Into the fence.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, On middle. Bavuma stays back and blocks it.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, On the stumps. Kept out.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, Around off. Length. Defended well.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR! Cut away! On the shorter side. Matthew waits and then flays it past point. No chance for any fielder there too.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, On off. Length again. Breetzke pushes it to cover.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, On the pads. Bavuma works it down to fine leg and takes one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, Angled into the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.

Salman Agha to Temba Bavuma, Angled into middle. Defended.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, On middle. Kept out.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR MORE! Yet again uses the pace nicely! Shorter and outside off. This is guided past point. No chance for anyone to stop that.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, FOUR MORE! Shortish and outside off. Breetzke waits and then guides it past point. This gets to the fence in no time.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, On the stumps. Kept out.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, Dot to end but the damage was done earlier on. Back of a length and on middle. Kept out.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Pulled away! On the shorter side. Bavuma stands tall and yet again pulls. He gets it over mid-wicket. Boundary.

Mohammad Hasnain to Matthew Breetzke, Fullish and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, Around off. This is pushed past cover and a run is taken.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, On middle. Bavuma works it to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, WIDE! Angles this one down the leg side. Wided.

Mohammad Hasnain to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Pulled away! This is short and it sits up to be hit. This is pulled over mid-wicket. No chance for the fielder.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Attacks the stumps. MB lunges and defends.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, On middle. Kept out.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Shorter and on middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Three dots to end! Four actually counting this one! Length and on off, Bavuma pushes it to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Bowls it very full, almost a yorker on off, Bavuma digs it out to mid off.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, A length ball, outside off, Bavuma mistimes his punch to mid off.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Well outside off, Bavuma knocks it to point.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, THREE! Shot from a man in red hot form! On middle, Breetzke flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder chases and keeps it down to three.

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Breetzke, TWO LEG BYES! Bowls it full and on the pads. Breetzke misses his flick and it rolls to fine leg for a couple of leg byes.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, Bowls it well outside off, Bavuma presses across and blocks it to cover.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Two in a row and it ruins the good over! Flighted on middle, Bavuma stands tall and lofts it down to long on for four more.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Pressure releasing shot! Touch short and outside off, Bavuma punches it through covers for a boundary.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, Three dots now! Floats it full and around off, Bavuma defends it out.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, Flat and on middle, Bavuma turns it straight to square leg.

Abrar Ahmed to Temba Bavuma, Slants in a full ball on middle, Bavuma defends on the front foot.

Matthew Breetzke walks in next.

Shaheen Afridi to Tony de Zorzi, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! A wicket out of nowhere! This is what the Eagle does! This is why he is rated so highly. Bowls it on a length and near the sixth stump line. Tony de Zorzi without any foot moment tries to punch it but edges it to the right of first slip where Salman Agha flies and takes it. He does well to hold onto it. Excellent catch.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Goes for the yorker on middle, Bavuma nicely flicks it to square leg for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! 50 up in no time! Outside off, Bavuma plays with an angled bat past backward point and into the fence.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, On the pads. Bavuma nudges it to mid-wicket.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Flicked away in style! Pitched up on the pads. Bavuma whips it aerially and to square leg for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Too full and targeting the middle pole. Bavuma blocks it out.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Wide! Bowls it on a length and down leg. Bavuma misses his flick but might have brushed the pads as there was a deflection.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Too full and around off, Tony de Zorzi defends it to cover.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! More runs! Tony de Zorzi playing some aggressive shots! On middle, shorter and this is pulled over square leg for a boundary.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, The googly, it lands on middle and spins away. Tony de Zorzi solidly defends it out.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Tossed up on middle, Tony de Zorzi turns it to mid-wicket.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, SIX! BIGGIE! Flighted full on leg, Tony de Zorzi skips down and tonks it over long on for a massive six.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Abrar Ahmed tosses it up on off and it spins away. Tony de Zorzi leans and plays inside the line but misses.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Just 4 off the over. This is bowled wide of off. Bavuma again throws his bat at it but misses.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, SWING AND A MISS! Short in length and outside off, Bavuma slashes his blade and misses.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Fuller and on middle, Bavuma prods and defends it.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! South Africa not letting Pakistan settle. Short and going down leg. Bavuma helps it down to fine leg for a boundary.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Good length delivery shaping on middle, Bavuma turns it to mid-wicket.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Serves it full and outside off, Bavuma blocks it out.

Shaheen Afridi to Tony de Zorzi, This is full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi solidly blocks.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Bowls very full and outside off, Bavuma pushes it to cover who stops with his right hand but parries it away for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Tony de Zorzi, Outside off, Tony de Zorzi dabs it to third man for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! HIT AWAY! Pitched up, outside off, Tony de Zorzi just places it in the gap past cover for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, On a length and on middle, Bavuma nudges it to mid-wicket for a risky single as he had to hurry at the other end. Would have been a tight call.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, A good length ball on middle, Bavuma hangs back and blocks it out.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! First for Tony de Zorzi! He is in really good form lately. Length ball, outside off, Tony de Zorzi strokes it through covers for a boundary.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, Too full and around off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to mid on.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, Shorter and on the hips, Tony de Zorzi pulls it to deep square leg for a couple.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, A good length ball on off, Tony de Zorzi punches it to point.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, Wide! Shah goes away from the batter, bowls over the tramline for a wide.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, Fuller delivery outside off, Tony de Zorzi drives it to cover.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, Wide! This is well well outside off, it is left alone.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Goes full and shapes away from outside off. Bavuma leans for a big drive but gets a thick outside edge to third man for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, TAP AND RUN! Length and on off, Bavuma drops it to cover for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Short in length and outside off, Bavuma punches but straight to cover. Good shot though.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, BEATEN! Gets closer to the off  pole as Shaheen Afridi angles this away with a fuller delivery. Bavuma looks to defend but misses.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Bowls it well outside off and Bavuma chases after it, toe ends his shot to point.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, FOUR! Wonderful stroke! Overpitched and outside off, Bavuma punches it hard through covers in the gap for a boundary. No movement so far for the bowlers.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Good length ball, outside off, Bavuma knocks it straight to cover.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, A single to end the over as Temba Bavuma nudges it to mid-wicket.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Short in length and around off, Bavuma hops and blocks it out.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, Was it pitching outside the line? A length ball on leg.  Tony de Zorzi fails to flick and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but turned down! Pakistan think the same!

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Touch fuller and on middle, Bavuma drops it in front of mid on for a single. Sharp run.

Naseem Shah to Tony de Zorzi, Tony de Zorzi is off the mark as he taps this to point for a quick single.

Naseem Shah to Temba Bavuma, Squared up! Bowls it full and on middle, Bavuma looks to flick but gets a leading edge to point for a single.

Naseem Shah to bowl from the other end.

Shaheen Afridi to Tony de Zorzi, This is full and on middle, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to mid-wicket.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, South Africa are underway! On a length and outside off, this is steered to third man for one.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, BEATEN! Shaheen Afridi drags his length back and serves it outside off, angled away. Bavuma fails to connect.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Shapes away a length ball, outside off. Bavuma punches it well but to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, A good length ball on middle, shapes away. Bavuma solidly blocks it to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Temba Bavuma, Starts with a length ball, outside off, shapes away. Bavuma shoulders arms to it.

Done with the national anthems of both the teams and it's time for some action. The players are out in the middle. Tony de Zorzi and Temba Bavuma to open for South Africa. Shaheen Afridi to bowl first. Let's play...

Mohammad Rizwan informs they want to experiment with a couple of things before going into the Champions Trophy. Tells they want to take momentum forward by doing well in this series. Mentions it's new day, new conditions and wants to play good cricket.

Temba Bavuma says they will bat first, looking at the stats and is a good wicket to bat on. Tells the key is to play their best cricket before going into the Champions Trophy. Informs they have made a few changes. Mentions the bowlers need to take wickets in the Powerplay.

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel (In for Kamran Ghulam), Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain (In for Haris Rauf), Abrar Ahmed.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma(C), Tony de Zorzi (In for Jason Smith), Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen(WK) (In for Eathan Bosch), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch(In for Mihlali Mpongwana), Keshav Maharaj (In for Junior Dala), Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.

TOSS - South Africa have won the toss and will BAT.

South Africa on the other hand have contrasting issues as their bowling department lacks experience. Matthew Breetzke had a phenomenal outing on his debut. 150 runs on debut speaks volumes of his batting but South Africa need other batters to provide some help and a lot will be asked from the bowlers if they want to reach the final. Pakistan will be forced to make a change as Haris Rauf got injured in the previous game. Will South Africa make any changes? Stay tuned to find out.

The preparation for the Champions Trophy is in full flow as the Tri-Series has been really important before marching into the big tournament. The Kiwis have ticked all the boxes so far but today's clash between Pakistan and South Africa is a knockout as whoever wins will face the Kiwis in the final. The home team Pakistan lost the opening game, their batting is a big concern with their big guns, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam yet to fire and today is a perfect opportunity for the experienced duo to regain their form.

...MATCH DAY...

The National Stadium in Karachi is set to host a high-stakes clash between Pakistan and South Africa in the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. With New Zealand already securing a spot in the final of this series, this match is a virtual semi-final, with the winner facing the Kiwis in the summit clash. Pakistan holds a dominant head-to-head record, winning four of the last five encounters against South Africa, including three in a row. However, both teams are coming off losses in their opening games against New Zealand, making this game even more crucial for a spot in the final. Pakistan’s batting struggled in their chase of 331 runs against New Zealand and they fell short. Fakhar Zaman was the standout performer, scoring 84 off 69 balls, while Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, and Abrar Ahmed made decent contributions. However, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan had disappointing outings, and they will need to step up in this must-win match. The bowling was a mixed bag as Shaheen Afridi picked up three wickets but leaked runs, while Abrar Ahmed bowled economically and took two scalps. Haris Rauf’s fitness remains a concern, and if he is unavailable, Mohammad Hasnain is likely to replace him. On the other hand, South Africa’s batting revolved around Matthew Breetzke, who played a sensational knock of 150 off 148 balls against New Zealand. Wiaan Mulder and Jason Smith also chipped in, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to convert starts. The bowling unit struggled, with Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Mihlali Mpongwana proving expensive. Senuran Muthusamy was the most effective, picking up two wickets for 50 runs. For South Africa to win, their bowlers must deliver under pressure, and the likes of Ngidi and Shamsi will have to step up against Pakistan’s formidable batting lineup. With both teams fighting for a place in the final, expect an intense battle. The pitch in Karachi favors batters, but pacers will get some early swing, making the first 10 overs crucial. Humidity could bring in some dew later, making chasing the preferred option. Pakistan’s batting depth and home advantage give them a slight edge, but South Africa’s in-form batters like Breetzke and Mulder can turn the game around. Who will rise to the occasion and book their place in the final?