South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd ODI 2024-25 Highlights
Watch South Africa vs Pakistan 3rd ODI 2024-25 Highlights : Pakistan capped off a historic tour with a comprehensive 36-run victory via DLS method against South Africa in the rain-affected third and final ODI at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on 22nd December 2024. The win sealed Pakistan's maiden 3-0 whitewash of South Africa in ODIs.
Match Summary
Pakistan Innings:
Pakistan posted a formidable 308/9 in 47 overs, after their innings was interrupted by rain.
- Saim Ayub: A brilliant 101 off 94 balls, his 3rd ODI century and second in this series.
- Mohammad Rizwan: A steady 53 off 52 balls, including 5 fours and a six.
- Babar Azam: A composed 52 off 71 balls, including 7 boundaries.
- Salman Agha: A quickfire 48 off 33 balls, featuring 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Top Bowling Performances (South Africa):
- Kagiso Rabada: 3/57 in 9 overs.
- Marco Jansen: 2/52 in 8 overs.
- Bjorn Fortuin: 2/55 in 10 overs.
South Africa Innings:
Chasing a revised DLS target of 308 in 47 overs, South Africa managed 271 all out in 42 overs.
- Heinrich Klaasen: A scintillating 81 off 43 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes, with a strike rate of 188.37.
- Debutant Corbin Bosch: An unbeaten 40 off 44 balls, laced with 5 boundaries.
- Rassie van der Dussen: A steady 35 off 52 balls, including 4 fours and a six.
Top Bowling Performances (Pakistan):
- Sufiyan Muqeem: Dream debut with 4/52 in 8 overs, including a maiden.
- Naseem Shah & Shaheen Shah Afridi: Each bagged 2 wickets.
- Saim Ayub: Contributed with 1/34 in 10 overs, including a maiden.
Key Stats & Moments
- Saim Ayub’s All-Round Heroics: Second century of the series (101 runs) and a crucial bowling contribution (1/34).
- Historic Whitewash: Pakistan achieved their first-ever 3-0 series sweep over South Africa in ODIs.
- Debut Delight: Sufiyan Muqeem’s impressive 4-wicket haul ensured a memorable debut.
- Klaasen's Counter-Attack: His blazing 81 kept South Africa in the hunt but lacked support.
Result:
Pakistan won by 36 runs via DLS method.
Player of the Match:
Saim Ayub
- 101 off 94 balls: Anchored Pakistan’s innings with elegance and power.
- 1/34 in 10 overs: A key bowling performance to complement his batting.
Player of the Series:
Saim Ayub
- 235 runs in 3 matches, including two centuries, and contributions with the ball.
This victory marked a landmark achievement for Pakistan, showcasing their dominance and the emergence of new stars like Saim Ayub.
