2nd ODI: Nandre Burger Rattles Pakistan with Four Wickets
In the second One Day International (ODI) against South Africa, Nandre Burger disrupted Pakistan's top order early on, taking three wickets quickly to leave the home team struggling at 22 for 3. Fakhar Zaman fell on the third ball of the match, caught by Quinton de Kock off Burger's bowling. Soon after, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were dismissed in Burger's third over, causing major damage to Pakistan's innings.
Pakistan’s Partial Recovery
Despite the shaky start, Salman Agha and Saim Ayub stabilized the innings with a key partnership. Pakistan watched three wickets tumble for just 37 runs before these two added 92 runs for the fourth wicket. Ayub anchored the innings with a patient 53 runs, while Agha contributed a steady 69 off 106 balls.
Middle-Order Collapse and Late Rally
The middle order collapsed under pressure as Hussain Talat and Shaheen Afridi fell cheaply. However, Mohammad Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf sparked some late momentum. Nawaz scored a brisk 59 runs off just 59 balls, and Naseem Shah hit 22 runs in the last over off Peter, pushing Pakistan’s total to a competitive 269 for 9 in their allotted overs.
Burger’s Overall Bowling Performance
Nandre Burger took four wickets in total, including his fourth wicket in the 47th over when he dismissed Faheem Ashraf. He finished with impressive figures of 4 for 46 from 10 overs.
"Fakhar Zaman was dismissed by Burger with a catch taken by Quinton de Kock off the third ball of the match."
"Salman Agha made a steady contribution with his 69 off 106 balls."
"Nawaz scored a brilliant run-a-ball 59 while Naseem Shah took 22 runs off the last over from Peter."
Summary: Nandre Burger’s early breakthroughs and disciplined bowling put Pakistan under heavy pressure, but a crucial partnership and late hitting helped them post a competitive total of 269/9.