The second ODI of Pakistan vs South Africa at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad , South Africa thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets and level the series 1-1 in Three matches series, Quenton de Kock Classy Classy Century and Nandre Burger guide four wickets haul guide to win.
Pakistan won the toss and Opted to bat first, innings began with shaky notes when Fakhar Zaman goes without scoring in very first over, while Babar Azam again failed to found rhythm managed only 11 runs and Rizwan added 4 , in five overs losse 3 wickets.
However , Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub put together 92 run stand for the fourth wicket, provide some resistance after early setback, Saim Ayub added 53 runs off 66 deliveries with the help of five boundaries and a six , and Hussain Talat departed on 10 meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Nawaz again put 59 run crucial partnership , Salman Ali Agha composed his innings rotate strike and punishing losse deliveries played knock of 69 runs off 106 balls , featuring five boundaries , Mohammad Nawaz added 59 valuable runs off 59 deliveries with the help of three fours and four maximums , and Faheem Ashraf provide late quickfire added 28 runs , pakistan managed 269/9 in 50 overs.
Nandre Burger was stand out bowler for South Africa took 4/46 in 10 overs while Nqbayomzi Peter chipped with 3 wickets and 2 wickets for Corbin Bosch.
Chasing 270 , South Africa Openers gave steady Start , both added 81 run stand for first wicket , young Lhuan De Pretorius added 46 runs , featuring with seven boundaries and a maximum ,the match winning partnership came from Quenton de Kock and Tony De Zorzi put together 153 runs for the second wicket ensure South Africa strong position in game , both rotating strike and punishing losse deliveries, Tony De Zorzi dismissed on 76 off 63 balls , with the help of nine fours and three sixes.
De Kock’s innings was a masterclass in timing and temperament. The left-hander reached his 22nd ODI hundred, smashing 123 off 119 balls*, laced with 8 fours and 7 sixes. He was calm, confident, and punishing against both pace and spin. Matthew Breetzkee 17* joined de Kock and ensured there were no hiccups in the chase. Together, they guided South Africa to victory in just 40.1 overs, finishing at 270/2 and sealing the win with 9.5 overs to spare.
Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Waseem Jr chipped with one wicket .
Pakistan vs South Africa Match summary
Toss: Pakistan won the toss and Opted to bat first
Pakistan innings: 269/9 in 50 overs
Top performer: Salman Ali Agha 69 runs off 106 balls, Nandre Burger 4/46 in 10 overs
South Africa innings: 270/2 in 40.1 overs
Top performer: Quenton de Kock 123* runs off 119 deliveries , Mohammad Waseem Jr 1/48 in 8 overs
Result: South Africa won by 8 wickets leveling the series 1-1 in three matches series
Player of the match: Quenton de Kock 123* off 119 deliveries