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

Welcome back for the chase. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub walk in with their blades for Pakistan. Nandre Burger has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

It was left to the skipper, Shaheen Shah Afridi, to apply the final, clinical blow. He came back and, with two wickets in two balls, getting rid of Peter and Lungi Ngidi. He wrapped up the innings in a flash! South Africa are all out for a mere 143. Pakistan's bowlers, with Abrar the star and great support from Afridi, Nawaz, and Agha, have completed a demolition job. The home side now needs a very comfortable 144 runs to clinch the series! Stay tuned for the chase...

The real damage, however, was inflicted by the brilliant Abrar Ahmed. The spinner was absolutely unplayable, weaving a web around the middle order and sparking a devastating collapse. He tore through the line-up, grabbing four wickets in quick succession to register his career-best figures of 4/27. The Proteas simply had no answer to the turning ball, losing wickets in a rush and slumping to 130/8. Only a brief resistance from Nqaba Peter kept the score ticking over.

South Africa have been bowled out for a mere 143 runs! South Africa, having opted to bat, got off to a flying start thanks to the veteran Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who smashed 72 runs for the opening wicket. They looked comfortable until the Pakistani spin attack was introduced. Salman Ali Agha provided the crucial double breakthrough, removing Pretorius and de Zorzi, which immediately opened the floodgates. QDK brought up his fifty but couldn't stick around, and the South African innings began to lose its momentum dramatically.

Shaheen Afridi to Lungi Ngidi, OUT! TIMBER! Two in two for the skipper. A job extremely well done for the hosts. A yorker, on middle, Lungi Ngidi looks to block it but gets beaten as the ball hits the stumps. South Africa have been bowled out for a mere 143 runs!

Lungi Ngidi is the last batter in.

Shaheen Afridi to Nqabayomzi Peter, OUT! TIMBER! Shaheen Afridi gets his first wicket. On a length, on off, and it shapes in a bit. Nqabayomzi Peter hangs back and looks to punch it but misses it completely as the ball rattles over the off pole. South Africa are down to their last wicket now.

Shaheen Afridi to Nqabayomzi Peter, Too full, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter digs it back to the bowler.

Shaheen Afridi to Nandre Burger, On a length, on off, Nandre Burger pushes it to cover for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Nandre Burger, Much fuller, on leg, Nandre Burger flicks it to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nandre Burger, Short and wide, Nandre Burger punches it through covers for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nandre Burger, Short, on leg, Nandre Burger blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nandre Burger, Much fuller, on off, Nandre Burger blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Flatter, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter pushes it to cover for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Short, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter punches it to the cover fielder. An appeal as Mohammad Nawaz thought it was pad first. The reply later shows that it was his bat.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nandre Burger, Short, on off, Nandre Burger knocks it down the ground for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Nqabayomzi Peter, Keeps it full, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter pushes it to mid off.

Shaheen Afridi to Nqabayomzi Peter, Much fuller, outside off, Nqabayomzi Peter looks to loft it but gets beaten.

Shaheen Afridi to Nandre Burger, A yorker, down leg, Nandre Burger looks to flick it but the ball hits the pads and rolls towards mid-wicket. They collect a leg bye. A stifled appeal for lbw but the umpire shows no interest.

Shaheen Afridi to Nqabayomzi Peter, Length again, on leg, Nqabayomzi Peter flicks it through backward square leg for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Nqabayomzi Peter, On a length, on leg, Nqabayomzi Peter tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Shaheen Afridi to Nqabayomzi Peter, Much fuller, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter pushes it to mid off.

Drinks! South Africa have been losing wickets in quick succession now. They are eight down now and they will look to push their score close to the 200 run mark now. Pakistan have been well in control and they will look to pick the remaining two wickets. Let's see how it ends.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nandre Burger, Too full, on leg, Nandre Burger flicks it to short mid-wicket.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Much fuller, on leg, Nqabayomzi Peter knocks it down the ground for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Short, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter punches it to cover.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Quicker, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Full, just down the leg side, Nqabayomzi Peter looks to flick it but misses.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, FOUR! Fuller, outside off, Nqabayomzi Peter looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball races through third man. Faheem Ashraf chases it and looks to stop it but his foot was in contact with the fence when he touched the ball. Excellent effort though.

Abrar Ahmed to Nandre Burger, Much fuller, on off, Nandre Burger blocks it back to the right of the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Nandre Burger, Short, on leg, Nandre Burger flicks it to mid-wicket.

Abrar Ahmed to Nandre Burger, Keeps it full, on off, Nandre Burger leans on and blocks it to cover.

Abrar Ahmed to Nandre Burger, Too full, on middle, Nandre Burger pushes it to cover.

Nandre Burger walks in.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Quicker, just outside off, Matthew Breetzke hangs back and looks to block it but gets beaten. A loud appeal for caught behind but the finger stays down. Rizwan looks convinced and he goes upstairs. Ultra Edge shows a clear spike and Matthew Breetzke has to depart.

Abrar Ahmed to Nqabayomzi Peter, Much fuller, on leg, Nqabayomzi Peter flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Too full, on off, Matthew Breetzke pushes it to the fielder at short cover.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Short, on leg, Nqabayomzi Peter knocks it down the ground for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Quicker, on middle, Nqabayomzi Peter blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Turn and bounce, outside off, Nqabayomzi Peter looks to block it but gets beaten.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Much fuller, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter blocks it to mid off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Short, on off, Matthew Breetzke punches it to cover for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Nqabayomzi Peter, Much fuller, on leg, Nqabayomzi Peter flicks it to mid on.

Abrar Ahmed to Nqabayomzi Peter, Keeps it on off, Nqabayomzi Peter taps it to the cover fielder.

Abrar Ahmed to Nqabayomzi Peter, Fuller, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter pushes it to cover.

Abrar Ahmed to Nqabayomzi Peter, Quicker, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter blocks it back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Nqabayomzi Peter, FOUR! Streaky! Flatter, on middle and leg, Nqabayomzi Peter looks to block it but gets a thick inside edge. The ball races through short fine leg for a boundary.

Abrar Ahmed to Nqabayomzi Peter, Much fuller, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter pushes it to cover. He wanted a single but Matthew Breetzke sent him back in time.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Almost a catch! Much fuller, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter looks to reverse sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs just over the slip fielder for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Oh! Turn and bounce, just outside off, Nqabayomzi Peter looks to block it but gets beaten.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Full again, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Keeps it full, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter pushes it to cover.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Flatter, on off, Nqabayomzi Peter flicks it to mid-wicket.

Mohammad Nawaz to Nqabayomzi Peter, Too full, on middle, Nqabayomzi Peter blocks it back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Maiden! Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke leans on and blocks it to cover.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Fuller, on leg, Matthew Breetzke flicks it to mid-wicket. Five dots now.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke eases it to mid off again.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter, on off, Matthew Breetzke pushes it to mid off.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Short, on off, Matthew Breetzke blocks it back again.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke blocks it back to the bowler.

Nqabayomzi Peter walks in.

Mohammad Nawaz to Bjorn Fortuin, OUT! LBW! Another one bites the dust. Mohammad Nawaz picks his second wicket. Flatter, on middle, and it keeps low. Bjorn Fortuin hangs back and looks to block it but misses and the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Bjorn Fortuin goes against the review. South Africa continue to crumble.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Quicker, on off, Matthew Breetzke edges it to short third for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Bjorn Fortuin, Much fuller, on off, Bjorn Fortuin pushes it to mid off for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Bjorn Fortuin, Short, on off, Bjorn Fortuin blocks it to mid off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke taps it to cover for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Bjorn Fortuin, Short, on off, Bjorn Fortuin punches it to cover for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Too full, on off, Matthew Breetzke blocks it back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Bjorn Fortuin, Short, on leg, Bjorn Fortuin taps it to mid on for a single.

Bjorn Fortuin walks in to face the hat-trick delivery.

Abrar Ahmed to Corbin Bosch, OUT! Two in a row for Abrar Ahmed! Flatter, on off, and it keeps a tad low. Corbin Bosch hangs back and looks to drive it but misses it completely as the ball rattles over the off pole. Corbin Bosch makes his way for a golden duck and Abrar Ahmed on a hat-trick now.

Corbin Bosch walks in to bat now.

Abrar Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira, OUT! TIMBER! Abrar Ahmed gets his second wicket. Much fuller, on middle and leg, Donovan Ferreira gets low and looks to sweep it but misses it completely. The ball goes on to hit the leg pole. Donovan Ferreira makes his way back into the shed.

Abrar Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira, FOUR! A much-needed boundary for South Africa! Much fuller, outside off, Donovan Ferreira picks it well and drills it through covers for a boundary.

Abrar Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira, Quicker, on off, Donovan Ferreira blocks it to mid off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Short, on leg, Donovan Ferreira knocks it down the ground for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Quicker, on off, Matthew Breetzke taps it to mid off for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Too full, on leg, Matthew Breetzke digs it to mid off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke blocks it to mid off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Short, on off, Donovan Ferreira punches it through covers for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Donovan Ferreira, Fuller, on off, Donovan Ferreira looks to drive it but edges it to the slip fielder. The ball lands just short of the fielder.

Abrar Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira, Quicker, on off, Donovan Ferreira taps it to point for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira, Too full, on off, Donovan Ferreira blocks it to the left of the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira, Much fuller, on leg, Donovan Ferreira flicks it to mid-wicket.

Abrar Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira, Keeps it on off, Donovan Ferreira blocks it to mid off.

Abrar Ahmed to Donovan Ferreira, Much fuller, on off, Donovan Ferreira blocks it to mid off.

Donovan Ferreira walks in to bat now.

Abrar Ahmed to Rubin Hermann, OUT! TIMBER! Abrar Ahmed gets his first wicket. A googly, on off, Rubin Hermann stays back and looks to block it. Gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball hits the off pole. South Africa go four down now.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Flatter, outside off, Matthew Breetzke looks to drive it but edges it to third man for a brace.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Rubin Hermann, Flatter, on leg, Rubin Hermann flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Rubin Hermann walks in.

Mohammad Nawaz to Quinton de Kock, OUT! LBW! Mohammad Nawaz gets the big fish. Flatter, on middle, Quinton de Kock gets low and looks to sweep it but misses and the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Quinton de Kock doesn't review this one. He walks back after a fine knock.

Mohammad Nawaz to Quinton de Kock, Quicker, on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Fifty up for Quinton de Kock! Much fuller, outside off, Quinton de Kock gets low and reverse sweeps it through short third for a boundary.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Too full, on off, Quinton de Kock taps it to point for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Short, on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Full, on off, Matthew Breetzke taps it to mid off for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Much fuller, on leg, Quinton de Kock flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. 100 comes up for South Africa.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Lands it on off, Matthew Breetzke taps it to mid off for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke blocks it to mid off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Quinton de Kock, Quicker, outside off, Quinton de Kock looks to block it but the ball hits his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down. The impact was outside off.

Mohammad Nawaz to Quinton de Kock, Quicker, on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it back to the bowler.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Too full, on off, Matthew Breetzke pushes it to cover for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Quinton de Kock, Short, on leg, Quinton de Kock flicks it on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Quinton de Kock, Short, on off, Quinton de Kock cuts it to point.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke pushes it through mid off for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Quicker, on leg, Matthew Breetzke taps it to mid on for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Too full, on leg, Matthew Breetzke flicks it to mid on.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Much fuller, on off, Quinton de Kock taps it to mid off.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Keeps it full, on leg, Quinton de Kock flicks it to mid-wicket.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Short, on leg, Matthew Breetzke knocks it down the ground for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Keeps it full, on off, Matthew Breetzke taps it to the cover fielder.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke drives it through covers for a single.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Short, on off, Matthew Breetzke blocks it to the cover fielder.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Too full, on off, Matthew Breetzke leans on and blocks it to cover.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Turn and bounce, outside off, Matthew Breetzke looks to drive it but edges it to third man for a brace.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Quicker, on off, Matthew Breetzke eases it to cover.

Mohammad Nawaz to Matthew Breetzke, Short, on off, Matthew Breetzke punches it to cover.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Too full, on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it to the point fielder.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke knocks it down the ground for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Breetzke, Quicker, on leg, Matthew Breetzke flicks it to the left of the keeper. Dot.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Keeps it on off, Quinton de Kock drives it through covers for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Full, on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Abrar Ahmed almost gets the big fish. Flatter, on off, Quinton de Kock stays back and looks to flick it but misses it completely. The ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Quinton de Kock goes upstairs to have a check. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was pitching outside leg. The onfield decision is overturned to NOT OUT.

Salman Agha to Matthew Breetzke, Much fuller, on off, Matthew Breetzke blocks it back to the bowler.

Matthew Breetzke walks in at number 4.

Salman Agha to Tony de Zorzi, OUT! TAKEN! Salman Agha strikes again! Flatter, outside off, Tony de Zorzi hangs back and looks to drive it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat and lobs towards mid off. Shaheen Afridi takes a good catch near his chest. A big wicket for Pakistan.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Too full, on leg, Quinton de Kock knocks it down the ground for a single.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Much fuller, on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it back.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Turn and bounce, outside off, Quinton de Kock looks to drive it but misses.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up, on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Much fuller, on off, Tony de Zorzi blocks it back to the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Short, on off, Tony de Zorzi taps it to mid off.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Flatter, on leg, Tony de Zorzi flicks it to mid-wicket.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Full, on off, Tony de Zorzi taps it to the point fielder.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Short and wide, Quinton de Kock cuts it through covers for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, Much fuller, on off, Quinton de Kock flicks it to mid-wicket.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Full, on leg, Quinton de Kock flicks it through square leg for a single.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Wide! Down the leg side, Quinton de Kock leaves it alone.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Lovely from Quinton de Kock! Flatter, outside off, Quinton de Kock winds up and chips it over through covers for a boundary.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Fuller, on leg, Quinton de Kock flicks it to the on side.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Lands it on off, Quinton de Kock blocks it back to the bowler again.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Too full, on off, Quinton de Kock digs it back to the bowler.

Salman Agha to Tony de Zorzi, Much fuller, on off, Tony de Zorzi knocks it down the ground for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Keeps it on off, Tony de Zorzi pushes it to cover for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Quicker, outside off, Tony de Zorzi looks to play a reverse sweep but misses. The keeper whips the bails off but Tony de Zorzi was well in.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Full again, on leg, Tony de Zorzi blocks it solidly.

Abrar Ahmed to Tony de Zorzi, Much fuller, on off, Tony de Zorzi blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, On the pads, Quinton de Kock tucks it through square leg for a single.

Abrar Ahmed to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Abrar Ahmed starts with a loose ball. He errs his line down leg, Quinton de Kock swivels and tickles it fine for a boundary.

Salman Agha to Tony de Zorzi, Slower in pace and attacking the stumps, Tony de Zorzi knocks it to point.

Salman Agha to Tony de Zorzi, Tossed up full and around off, Tony de Zorzi prods and blocks it out.

Salman Agha to Tony de Zorzi, Pushes it full and drifting on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi tucks it to mid-wicket.

Salman Agha to Tony de Zorzi, Goes very full and on middle, drilled back to the bowler.

Tony de Zorzi walks in next.

Salman Agha to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, OUT! TAKEN! Pakistan were looking for a wicket and Salman Agha found one. He is the go-to man for Pakistan in all departments in the series. Drops it full and a bit wide of off. Pretorius makes room and tries to loft it over cover but cue ends his shot and hits it to long off. Babar Azam takes it well.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Very full and around off, driven to long off for a single.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, A dot to end! Floats it full and on middle, Pretorius prods and defends it out.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, This is full and outside off, Quinton de Kock leans and hits it to long off for a single.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Floated full and around off, Quinton de Kock leans and blocks.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Slows up the pace and bowls it on middle, played back to the bowler.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Touch fuller and on middle, Quinton de Kock nudges it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, SIX! Quinton de Kock has changed gears! Saim Ayub drops it short and well wide outside off, Quinton de Kock goes back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Salman Agha to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Serves it full and wide of off, Pretorius drives well but to Afridi at cover.

Salman Agha to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tossed up, around off, Pretorius hits it back to Agha.

Salman Agha to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, A bit short again, on middle, Pretorius plays it to square leg.

Salman Agha to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Fractionally short and outside off, Pretorius cuts it to deep point where the fielder slides to his right for a brace.

Salman Agha to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, SIX! First six of the match! Salman Agha bowls it very full and around off, Pretorius gets underneath it and hammers it down to long off for a six.

Salman Agha to Quinton de Kock, Fuller delivery, around off, Quinton de Kock hits it to long off for a single.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Bowls it full and pushes it wide of off. Quinton de Kock hits it past Ayub to long on for a single.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Touch fuller and on middle, Quinton de Kock sweeps it to square leg.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Saim Ayub bowls into the blockhole, on middle, Quinton de Kock digs it out back to Ayub.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, One more run as Pretorius plays it past point.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Length delivery, around off, Quinton de Kock knocks it through covers for a single.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, This is full and around off, Pretorius drives it to long off for a single.

Haris Rauf to Quinton de Kock, On a length and around off, Quinton de Kock punches it to point.

Haris Rauf to Quinton de Kock, How close was that? Haris Rauf bowls with an angle, into the surface, this is around off, Quinton de Kock tries to defend with soft hands but gets an inside edge and it rolls past the off pole.

Haris Rauf to Quinton de Kock, On a nagging length and around off, Quinton de Kock blocks it out.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, A single as Pretorius plays it through covers for a single.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Touch fuller and attacking the stumps, Pretorius stays back and keeps it out on the off side.

Haris Rauf to Quinton de Kock, Good length delivery, outside off, Quinton de Kock works it over covers for a single.

Powerplay 1 done! Now, four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Touch short and around off, Pretorius pulls it straight to mid on.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Slower in the air, length and on middle, turned to square leg.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Slightly short and on middle and leg, Quinton de Kock pulls it to square leg where Abrar Ahmed makes a good stop. One.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Too full and on middle, Pretorius flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, A bit quicker and on middle and leg, Pretorius flicks it to deep square leg for a couple more.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Flights it full and on middle, Pretorius tries to power but mistimes it back onto the pads.

Haris Rauf to Quinton de Kock, Expecting a fuller delivery, Quinton de Kock hangs back and hits it to the left of mid on for a couple of runs.

Haris Rauf to Quinton de Kock, On a good length and around off, blocked out.

Haris Rauf to Quinton de Kock, CLOSE! Haris Rauf bowls it very full and outside of, Quinton de Kock bends his back knee to drive but inside edges it onto the pads.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Slants it on middle and leg, Pretorius bunts it to the left of mid on for a single.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Short of a good length, outside off, Pretorius punches it to the left of point for no run.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, A skiddy length, around off, Pretorius drives it to short cover.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Fuller delivery on middle, Pretorius hits it to square leg and keeps the strike.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Flat and angling in on middle, Quinton de Kock tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Darts it full and on the pads, Quinton de Kock sweeps it to short fine leg.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Shorter and outside off, Quinton de Kock cuts it to point.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Excellent stop! Floated full and outside off, Quinton de Kock steps down and slams it to long on. The fielder runs to his left, dives and saves a couple of runs.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up on middle, Quinton de Kock flicks it to mid-wicket.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, FOUR! Not a dreamy comeback for Haris Rauf as he concedes three boundaries in his first over. Very full and outside off, Pretorius plays it square on the off side for a boundary.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Too full and around off, Pretorius drives well but finds mid off.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, FOUR! Wonderful shot! Haris Rauf bowls it too full and outside off, Pretorius nicely steps across and crunches it through covers for a boundary.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, FOUR! A slip would have come in handy! Overpitched, outside off. Pretorius steps across, leans and drives but gets a thick outside edge to third man for a boundary.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lhuan-dre Pretorius steps across and punches this fuller delivery to mid off.

Haris Rauf to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Haris Rauf begins with a length delivery, just outside off, Pretorius plays it to cover.

Haris Rauf is into the attack.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Well played! Floats it up but bowls it full and on middle, Quinton de Kock with the angle, sweeps it to deep square leg for four.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Tossed up, around off, Quinton de Kock punches it to cover.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Smart from Ayub! Bowls it on the slower side and loops it outside off, turning away. Quinton de Kock tries to push but outside edges it to short third man. The fielder collects on a bounce.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Touch fuller and on middle and leg, defended out.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Pretorius makes room and Saim Ayub targets a fuller delivery on the pads, Pretorius clips it to mid-wicket.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Floats it full and around off, Pretorius turns it to square leg.

Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, Goes wide of the crease and angles it around off, on a length, QDK punches it to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! This is even better! Hits it through the line, fuller length and around off, Quinton de Kock with a high backlift, strokes it past mid off for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Quinton de Kock is finally off the mark! Pitches it up, around off, predictable line and length. Quinton de Kock lofts it over mid off for a boundary.

Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, Good length delivery, around off, Quinton de Kock blocks it out.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Gives a bit of width outside off, Pretorius plays it late to third man for a single.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shaheen Afridi bowls it on a fuller length and outside off, Pretorius knocks it to cover.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Fuller delivery, around off, pushed to cover.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Well bowled! Slows up the flighted delivery and tempts QDK by bowling it outside off, Quinton de Kock leans to slog-sweep but misses it.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Angling on the pads, Pretorius nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, This is how Pretorius got out in the first game. Saim Ayub loops it full and wide of off, Pretorius throws his bat at it and cue ends it to point.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Flat and around off, turning in. Pretorius hangs back to defend it out.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, This is full and outside off, Pretorius strokes it through covers for a couple of runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, Quinton de Kock still waiting for his first run. This is full and on middle, QDK pushes with the angle but to mid on.

Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, Serves it too full and outside off, it is there to be hit. Quinton de Kock drives it straight to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, On a nagging length and angling on the pads, Pretorius flicks on the up and to deep square leg who picks up on a bounce.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Shapes in a length ball, around off, Pretorius stands tall and punches it to cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Pushes his length further up, around off, driven to mid off.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, On a good length and wide outside off, Pretorius steps across and punches it to cover.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Fuller length delivery, around off, Quinton de Kock keeps it out on the off side.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, A bit flatter and around off, Quinton de Kock rocks back and blocks it out.

Saim Ayub to Quinton de Kock, Slows up the delivery and pushes it full, around off and QDK defends.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Very full and around off, Pretorius punches it to long off for a single.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tossed up, full and around off, Pretorius defends it to cover.

Saim Ayub to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Loops it up, fuller and outside off. Lhuan-dre Pretorius leans to drive but misses it.

Saim Ayub to bowl from the other end.

Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, Hard length delivery, angling around off. Quinton de Kock solidly blocks it out.

Shaheen Afridi to Quinton de Kock, BEAUTY! An inswinger pitches it up and bowls it outside off. Quinton de Kock leans a bit to drive but misses it.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Leg bye! Shaheen Afridi gets it to swing but the line is down leg, Pretorius looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. It rolls to fine leg for a leg bye.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Short of a good length and around off. Pretorius tries to flick but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, A good length delivery, around off, straighter line and holds off the surface, Lhuan-dre Pretorius looks to defend but misses.

Shaheen Afridi to Lhuan-dre Pretorius, FOUR! A fine way to kick start the proceedings. Overpitched delivery, outside off. Lhuan-dre Pretorius leans and drives it through covers, in the gap for a boundary.

All set for action. The Pakistani players are out in the middle. Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius to open for South Africa. The Eagle, Shaheen Afridi to bowl first. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - Urooj Mumtaz feels the surface is very dry and there could be a lot of natural variations for both the pacers and the spinners. Vernon Philander joins and states that the big scoring options are going to be in the first 15 overs. Reckons scoring zones are going to be more straighter than squarer.

Shaheen Afridi, the captain of Pakistan says they were looking to bowl first. Adds few decisions didn't go their way in the last game. Shares winning always feels good so we will try to give our best here. Informs that Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim are rested, Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf are in.

South Africa's captain, Matthew Breetzke says they will bat first, feels the wicket is very used, so they will like to put a score on the board and try and defend it. Shares in a game like this, runs on the board are important. Reckons over 290 would be a good score but they'll assess the conditions in the first 10 overs. Informs that they have one last-minute change, Sinethemba Qeshile misses out due to injury, Rubin Hermann makes his debut, while Lungi Ngidi comes in for George Linde.

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

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

TOSS - South Africa have won the toss and will BAT first!

Today, everything is on the line! Will Pakistan finally get the decisive win in front of their home crowd, fueled by Haris Rauf's return? Or will Quinton de Kock and the Proteas cap off their demanding tour with a stunning series victory? Tune in for what is sure to be an epic series decider! The stage is set, the teams are ready. Stay tuned for further updates.

The second ODI saw Pakistan post a competitive 269/9, built on solid fifties from Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, and a blazing half-century from Mohammad Nawaz, despite a devastating new-ball spell from the Proteas' Nandre Burger. But the South African chase was all about dominance. De Kock hammered a magnificent, unbeaten 123, brilliantly supported by Tony de Zorzi's quickfire 76, as they powered to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory.

Pakistan will be buzzing with excitement as their gun pacer, Haris Rauf, is back and available for selection after his two-match ban. His return adds significant firepower to the bowling attack as the Men in Green look to close out the series victory. However, South Africa has proven their resilience throughout this tour, even though they haven't won a single toss! They bounced back brilliantly in the second ODI, chasing down a challenging target with ease, thanks to a masterclass century from the returning Quinton de Kock.

Get ready for a massive Saturday of cricket! The tension is sky-high as both the T20I series between Australia and India, and the crucial ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa, reach their grand finales today. All eyes are fixed on the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad where Pakistan and South Africa clash in the third and final ODI. With the series locked at one win apiece, this match is a winner-takes-all decider that promises a thrilling, nail-biting finish to a hard-fought tour. On that note, hello and welcome to the coverage.

...MATCH DAY...

The three-match One Day International series between Pakistan and South Africa has lived up to its billing, leading to a thrilling winner-takes-all 3rd ODI at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. With the series perfectly poised at 1-1, this final encounter not only determines the series winner but also serves as a crucial measuring stick for both teams as they begin to shape their ODI plans for the road to the next ICC Cricket World Cup. The return of international cricket to the historic Iqbal Stadium after 17 years has been met with two captivating contests and it wouldn't be wrong to predict another close contest in the final game. The two matches played suggest a surface that is initially tricky for batting, offering some assistance to the pacers early on. However, once settled, batters can make big scores, particularly in the later overs. The dew factor at this venue, especially this time of the year, is significant and has historically favored the chasing side, making the toss a crucial factor for the captains. Pakistan's captain, Shaheen Afridi, has seen two very different performances from his team. While the fight shown in the first ODI was commendable, the collapse in the second match, where they were reduced to 22/3, is a major concern. The onus is heavily on the star trio of Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan to fire. The middle order, led by the in-form Salman Agha, has shown resilience, but they cannot constantly be relied upon for rescue acts. South Africa's dominant performance in the 2nd ODI, spearheaded by their returning veteran Quinton de Kock, has shifted the momentum firmly in their favor. His magnificent, effortless century in the last game proved why he is still an indispensable asset. The pace duo of Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi, who have each played a match each, has been superb, with Burger's four-wicket haul dismantling Pakistan's top order in the previous game. The young wrist-spinner Nqabayomzi Peter also impressed, adding a valuable wicket-taking dimension in the middle. The first 10 overs in both innings will be crucial as they will test whether Pakistan's top order can provide a platform for the middle order and also if Shaheen Afridi and co can break through the Proteas' explosive top order and set things rolling with the ball. Who do you think will clinch the series win?