Pakistan Makes History: First Home ODI Series Win vs. South Africa
Pakistan makes history: Defeats South Africa by 7 wickets to win the ODI series: The Pakistan cricket team defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the third ODI to win the three-match series 2-1. In a one-sided match, Pakistan performed brilliantly, easily achieving the target and securing the series. Pakistan had won the first ODI by 2 wickets.
First series win against South Africa at home, Pakistan makes history
This series win is historic for the Pakistan cricket team. This is Pakistan’s first victory in an ODI series against South Africa on home soil. Previously, the African team visited Pakistan in 2003 and 2007, but South Africa won the series both times. This time, Pakistan achieved this remarkable record at home.
Abrar Ahmed’s lethal bowling, South Africa all out for 143
South Africa, batting first, scored only 143 runs. Quinton de Kock and Luhane Dr. Pretorius put on a solid opening partnership of 72 runs, but no other batsman could add to the total.
- Abrar Ahmed proved to be Pakistan’s biggest hero, taking four wickets.
- Apart from him, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, and Salman Ali Agha also bowled brilliantly, taking two wickets each, preventing the African team from scoring a big total and being restricted to 143 runs.
Sam Ayub’s Storm: A powerful innings of 77 runs in 70 balls
Chasing a small target of 144 runs, Pakistan got off to a poor start when Fakhar Zaman returned to the pavilion without opening his account. But then, young batsman Sam Ayub took charge and played a blistering innings:
- Sam Ayub scored 77 runs in just 70 balls with 11 fours and 1 six.
- Star batsman Babar Azam contributed 27 runs in 32 balls.
- Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan scored 32 runs.
Thanks to the brilliant performances of these batsmen, the Pakistani team chased down the target in just 25.1 overs and registered a big win by 7 wickets. of.
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