South Africa Level Series with Win Over Pakistan in 2nd ODI
Mohammad Nawaz delivered a career-best 59 runs, supported by half-centuries from Saim Ayub and Salman Agha, helping Pakistan reach a competitive total of 269 in the second ODI against South Africa in Faisalabad.
In response, Quinton de Kock scored an impressive century as South Africa chased the target comfortably, winning by 8 wickets to level the three-match series 1-1.
Key Performances from Pakistan
- Saim Ayub and Salman Agha forged a 92-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
- Despite early setbacks, Nawaz's aggressive batting in the final overs pushed Pakistan past 260 runs.
- Pakistan struggled at 131/5 after 30 overs but finished strongly thanks to Nawaz's late blitz.
South Africa’s Bowling Highlights
- Nandre Burger and Nqabayomzi Peter, rested in the first ODI, shone with career-best figures of 4/46 and 3/55 respectively.
- Corbin Bosch, Donovan Ferreira, and Bjorn Fortuin maintained their economy rates under six runs per over.
- Burger took three quick wickets early, reducing Pakistan to 22/3.
Match Summary
"Despite conceding 269 runs, South Africa's bowlers had their moments."
"Quinton de Kock led the charge for the visitors, who won the contest by 8 wickets."
South Africa's well-rounded performance with both bat and ball allowed them to bounce back and equalize the series.
Author's summary: Strong individual performances from Nawaz and de Kock defined a thrilling second ODI, with South Africa leveling the series after a resilient Pakistan posted a solid total.