Tri-Nation Series: Pakistan vs South Africa Live Updates

After 17 years, Pakistan has set a new record for the highest successful run chase at National Stadium, Karachi. Chasing South Africa’s formidable total of 353, Pakistan reached 355/3, surpassing India’s previous record of 310/4 from 2008.

Agha Salman departs for a magnificent 134 off 103 balls, caught behind off Ngidi’s slower delivery. A brilliant innings that guided Pakistan’s record chase!

Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman’s partnership is now the highest for Pakistan at the fourth wicket, keeping the chase alive in a crucial match against South Africa at National Stadium Karachi.

Agha Salman scores his maiden ODI hundred, joining Rizwan in leading Pakistan’s chase. The senior duo has stepped up big time today, lifting Pakistan’s hopes!

Mohammad Rizwan brings up a brilliant hundred with a massive six! His leadership and outstanding knock have given Pakistan a massive boost in their chase.

Rizwan and Agha’s unstoppable partnership now stands at 160, with Pakistan needing less than 100 runs to win and seven wickets in hand. The chase is on!

Agha Salman reaches his sixth ODI fifty with a soft drive through the covers for a single, keeping Pakistan’s chase on track.

Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman have teamed up for a vital 100-run partnership, setting the stage for a thrilling run-chase as Pakistan targets 353.

Mohammad Rizwan brings up his well-crafted fifty off 64 balls, keeping Pakistan’s hopes alive in their chase of 353. A crucial knock under pressure!

End of 25 overs, Pakistan continues their chase of 353 with Agha Salman (38*) and Mohammad Rizwan (32*) holding the innings together with a steady partnership.

Pakistan records 91/2 in the opening powerplay against South Africa in Karachi, marking their third-highest powerplay total in ODIs since 2002. A strong start despite early setbacks!

Fakhar Zaman edges one to Klaasen off Mulder’s delivery! A slight deviation catches the outside edge, and Klaasen dives full stretch to his left for a stunning catch.

Saud Shakeel departs after miscuing a pull shot off Corbin Bosch’s short-pitched delivery. Failing to get the elevation, he finds the deep mid-wicket fielder near the ropes.

Babar Azam is given out after being struck on the pads by a sharp delivery. His review fails as ball tracking shows it would’ve hit the middle stump, sending Pakistan one down.

South Africa’s 352/5 in Karachi today becomes their second-highest ODI total against Pakistan, just behind their 392/6 in Centurion (2007). A dominant batting display!

With 352/5 against Pakistan today, South Africa registers the fourth-highest ODI total at the National Stadium, Karachi. A historic batting performance on a high-scoring ground!

Pakistan needs 353 runs to win and secure their place in the finals. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam will open the innings.

Bavuma, Breetzke, and Klaasen’s brilliant performances lead South Africa to a daunting 352/5. Pakistan must chase this big total to secure a spot in the tri-series final.

South Africa finishes their innings at 352-5 after 50 overs, setting Pakistan a challenging target of 353 runs to win the match.

Klaasen’s brilliant 87 ends as he’s caught by Shaheen Afridi off Naseem Shah’s low full toss, a superb knock but another 80s dismissal for South Africa.

Klaasen notches up his fourth consecutive ODI fifty, all against Pakistan, with a classy push-driven shot to long-off for a single off Naseem Shah.

Shaheen Afridi dismisses Mulder for just 2, with Saud Shakeel taking a brilliant catch. Pakistan makes a strong comeback, claiming wickets in consecutive overs.

Agha Salman’s remarkable one-handed catch off Khushdil Shah sent Breetzke packing for 83, preventing him from scoring back-to-back centuries in a thrilling moment.

Shaheen Afridi and Breetzke have heated exchange on the field during Tri-Nation match

A disastrous mix-up between the batters sees Temba Bavuma walk back! Bavuma, eager for a quick single, sets off, but Breetzke refuses as the fielder gathers cleanly.

Bavuma is already yards down the pitch when the throw shatters the stumps at the striker’s end!

Saud Shakeel, in a fiery celebration, rushes over to Bavuma. A huge breakthrough for Pakistan!

As Breetzke sprinted down the pitch, there was a slight collision, and Shaheen charged straight into his face. Tensions flared, prompting players and the umpire to intervene and calm the situation. A few words were exchanged before things settled.

Crushed! A half-volley wide outside off, Breetzke opens the face of the bat and drives it firmly through the covers. The ball races wide of deep extra cover, allowing him to rotate the strike and bring up his fifty!

A length ball on the leg stump line, and Temba Bavuma, going down on one knee, tried to whip it over the on-side.

he miscued the shot, failing to make contact with the middle of the bat. Instead, the top edge sent the ball soaring high into the air toward the square leg region.

Naseem Shah chased the ball, attempting to judge its flight, but miscalculated and couldn’t reach it.

A tossed-up delivery on the pads, and Bavuma neatly tucks it away to the deep mid-wicket region for a single. This brings up his fifth ODI fifty, and notably, his second against Pakistan.

Salman Ali Agha pulled off a spectacular catch in the first slip to dismiss Tony de Zorzi for 22. South Africa, off to a steady start, are now 55-1 in 8 overs as Pakistan looks to capitalize on the breakthrough.

Bavuma: “We’ll bat first. The stats suggest it’s the right call, and the pitch looks good too. It’s a great opportunity to put up a strong total. As a team, we’ve discussed our Champions Trophy preparations, and the key is to play our best cricket. We’ve made a few changes—Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen, Corbin Bosch, and Keshav Maharaj are in. Klaasen brings confidence and strengthens our middle order. Taking wickets in the powerplay will be crucial, though conditions here make it challenging.”

Rizwan: “This is a great opportunity to build a strong squad for the Champions Trophy. We’re experimenting and taking things one step at a time. Our focus is to carry momentum into the tournament. Salman Ali Agha bowled really well, so I don’t think we need extra spinners in the squad. It’s a new day, new conditions—we just need to play good cricket.”

South Africa (Playing XI): Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Verreynne, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Pitch Report | Aamer Sohail: The outfield is extremely fast, making run-scoring easier. Over the last five years, the average total here has been 290. The surface is favorable for batters, though spinners might get some assistance. If dew sets in, bowlers could struggle. The pitch is firm with a grassy layer, allowing the ball to skid onto the bat smoothly.

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