South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI Highlights 2024
In a thrilling encounter at Boland Park, Paarl, Pakistan clinched a tense three-wicket victory over South Africa, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The match showcased brilliant individual performances, with opener Saim Ayub and all-rounder Salman Agha starring for Pakistan.
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| Source : ESPN |
Match Summary
- South Africa: 239/9 (50 overs)
- Pakistan: 242/7 (49.3 overs)
Key Performances
South Africa Batting
- Heinrich Klaasen: 86 (97 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes)
Anchored the innings with a composed knock, holding the middle order together. - Ryan Rickelton: 36 (38 balls, 7 fours)
Provided an aggressive start at the top. - Aiden Markram: 35 (54 balls, 1 four)
Stabilized the innings with a steady partnership. - Tony de Zorzi: 33 (25 balls, 6 fours)
Played a quick cameo, boosting the scoring rate.
Pakistan Bowling
- Salman Agha: 4/32 (10 overs)
Career-best figures, dismantling South Africa’s middle order. - Abrar Ahmed: 2 wickets
Provided crucial breakthroughs. - Shaheen Shah Afridi & Saim Ayub: 1 wicket each.
Pakistan Batting
- Saim Ayub: 109 (119 balls, 10 fours, 3 sixes)
A match-winning century, his second in ODIs, guiding Pakistan’s chase. - Salman Agha: 82* (90 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes)
A calm and composed unbeaten knock under pressure. - Babar Azam: 23 (38 balls, 3 fours)
Provided a steady start but couldn’t convert it into a big score.
South Africa Bowling
- Ottneil Baartman: 2/47 (9 overs)
Controlled the scoring rate and took key wickets. - Kagiso Rabada: 2/51 (10 overs)
Bowled with pace and precision. - Marco Jansen & Tabraiz Shamsi: 1 wicket each.
Match Highlights
- Saim Ayub’s Century: The young opener batted with authority, countering SA’s pace attack and laying the foundation for Pakistan’s chase.
- Salman Agha’s All-Round Performance: A stellar display with both bat and ball earned him the Player of the Match award.
- SA Partnerships: Heinrich Klaasen stitched two crucial partnerships—73 runs with Aiden Markram and 50 runs with Marco Jansen—to take South Africa to a competitive total.
- Tense Finish: Pakistan chased down the target in the final over, showcasing composure under pressure.
Match Stats
- PAK’s Chase: Fifth-highest successful chase against South Africa in ODIs.
- SA’s Total: Highest ODI score against Pakistan at Paarl (239).
- Key Partnerships:
- Aiden Markram & Heinrich Klaasen: 73 runs (5th wicket, South Africa).
- Heinrich Klaasen & Marco Jansen: 50 runs (6th wicket, South Africa).
Player of the Match
Salman Agha:
- Batting: 82* (90 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes)
- Bowling: 4/32 (10 overs)
His all-round brilliance led Pakistan to a memorable victory in a tightly contested game.
