South Africa crush Pakistan in second ODI to level series

South Africa Level ODI Series with Commanding Win Over Pakistan

The third and final ODI of the series will take place at the same venue on Saturday.

Match Summary

At Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, South Africa secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second ODI of their three-match series on Thursday. This win equalized the series at 1-1.

South Africa’s Chase

Chasing a target of 270 runs set by Pakistan, South Africa reached the total comfortably with two wickets down and 59 balls remaining. The chase was anchored by Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten century and a key contribution from Nandre Burger’s bowling earlier.

Key Partnerships and Performances

Openers Lhuandre Pretorius and Quinton de Kock started briskly with an 81-run partnership.
Pretorius was dismissed in the 12th over by Mohammad Wasim Jr, after scoring 46 runs off 40 balls, including seven fours and a six.
Tony de Zorzi joined de Kock and added a match-winning 153-run stand for the second wicket.
De Zorzi scored a quick 76 off 63 balls, featuring nine fours and three sixes, before being caught at point by Faheem Ashraf in the 35th over.

"Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten century after Nandre Burger’s four-wicket haul led South Africa to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Pakistan."

"The thumping victory helped South Africa level the series against Pakistan at 1-1, with the third and final ODI set to be played at the same venue on Saturday."

The series will be decided in the final ODI match at Iqbal Stadium this Saturday.

Author's summary: South Africa's dominant batting and disciplined bowling powered them to an eight-wicket win, leveling the ODI series against Pakistan ahead of the decider on Saturday.

Geo Super — 2025-11-06

South Africa Level ODI Series with Commanding Win Over Pakistan

Match Summary

South Africa’s Chase

Key Partnerships and Performances

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