South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI 2024-25 Highlights
Pakistan sealed the series with an emphatic 81-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Newlands, Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The match featured exceptional performances from Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, backed by brilliant bowling from Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed.
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Match Summary
- Pakistan: 329 all-out (50 overs)
- South Africa: 248 all-out (43.1 overs)
Key Performances
Pakistan Batting
- Mohammad Rizwan: 80 (82 balls, 7 fours, 3 sixes)
Anchored the innings with a classy half-century. - Babar Azam: 73 (95 balls, 7 fours)
Played a captain’s knock, providing stability in the middle overs. - Kamran Ghulam: 63 (32 balls, 5 sixes, 4 fours)
A scintillating cameo, accelerating Pakistan to a formidable total. - Salman Agha: 33 (30 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
Contributed with a handy knock in the middle overs.
South Africa Bowling
- Kwena Maphaka: 4/72 (10 overs)
A memorable debut with four wickets, including a maiden over. - Marco Jansen: 3 wickets
Bowled with good pace and accuracy in the middle overs. - Bjorn Fortuin & Andile Phehlukwayo: 1 wicket each.
South Africa Batting
- Heinrich Klaasen: 97 (74 balls, 8 fours, 4 sixes)
Played a valiant knock, falling just three runs short of a century. - Tony de Zorzi: 34 (40 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
Provided a steady start but couldn’t convert. - David Miller: 29 (39 balls, 1 four, 1 six)
Tried to stabilize the chase but fell to rising pressure. - Rassie van der Dussen: 23 (30 balls, 1 four, 1 six).
Pakistan Bowling
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: 4/47 (8 overs)
Decimated the South African top order with fiery spells. - Naseem Shah: 3/37 (8.1 overs)
Provided crucial breakthroughs in the death overs. - Abrar Ahmed: 2 wickets
Controlled the middle overs with his spin. - Salman Agha: 1 wicket.
Match Highlights
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Pakistan’s Massive Total:
- Pakistan’s 329 was their third-highest score against South Africa in ODIs.
- A fiery partnership between Kamran Ghulam and the lower order propelled them to a commanding total.
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South Africa’s Resilience:
- Despite being under pressure, Heinrich Klaasen counter-attacked with a brilliant 97.
- Debutant Kwena Maphaka impressed with the ball, taking four wickets.
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Pakistan’s Dominant Bowling:
- Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah struck early, dismantling South Africa’s top order.
- Spin from Abrar Ahmed and control from Salman Agha ensured there was no lower-order recovery.
Match Stats
- Pakistan’s Victory Margin: Third-largest by runs (81) against South Africa in ODIs.
- Babar & Rizwan Partnership: 115 runs, equaling the 4th-highest third-wicket partnership for Pakistan against South Africa.
- South Africa's Score: Third-lowest total in a completed innings against Pakistan at Cape Town.
- Youngest Debutant for South Africa: Kwena Maphaka (18 years, 255 days).
Player of the Match
Kamran Ghulam:
- Batting: 63 (32 balls, 5 sixes, 4 fours)
- Strike Rate: 196.87
His explosive knock provided Pakistan the edge, earning him the award.
Pakistan’s clinical all-round performance ensured a comfortable series win, setting the stage for a potential whitewash in the final ODI.
