Even though Babar lost an early wicket, he looked his usual self and put together some exciting partnerships with Rizwan and Salman Agha before eventually being dismissed by de Zorzi for an unbeaten 77 – but this did not derail Pakistan’s plans as they breezed to victory with ease.
Tony de Zorzi made his ODI debut, while Rubin Hermann replaced injured Brevis as South Africa’s substitute in their remaining one-day internationals, as reflected in the Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
| Match No. | Format | Venue | Pakistan Score | South Africa Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ODI | Karachi | 344/4 | 271 all out | Pakistan won by 73 runs |
| 2 | ODI | Karachi | 308/7 | 293/8 | Pakistan won by 15 runs |
| 3 | ODI | Lahore | 269/9 | 271/6 | South Africa won by 4 wickets |
| 4 | T20I | Lahore | 205/5 | 177/8 | Pakistan won by 28 runs |
| 5 | T20I | Lahore | 182/6 | 183/5 | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
ODI
Pakistan beat South Africa by seven wickets to take victory in the three-match one-day series. A dominant bowling performance led by spinners such as Abrar Ahmed who collected 4/27 figures was crucial in restricting Proteas innings to just 143 runs in their innings despite an opening stand of 72 runs between Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius; their batting collapsed against quality spinners on an uneven turning surface with Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Agha, and skipper Shaheen Afridi all contributing two wickets each to secure Pakistan victory.
Babar Azam produced another brilliant performance in reply, featuring in an outstanding 77-run partnership with Mohammad Nawaz that laid the foundation for Pakistan’s chase of their target.
Though Pakistan lost some wickets late on which put additional pressure on themselves, Babar ensured that it remained within reach.
Babar’s unbeaten 77 helped him surpass 15,000 international runs for Pakistan and become just the fifth player ever. Additionally, this historic performance enabled Babar to become only the sixth captain ever in ODI cricket to score five centuries during their debut series as skipper; thus earning him Player of the Match honours.
Matthew Breetzke of South African shared that this series has provided them with many learnings; especially as playing conditions were tough at times and they will need to develop strategies in future games for greater success.
T20I
Pakistan was established following the partition of British India in 1947, inheriting uneven cricket infrastructure from pre-partition times, maintained by clubs that prioritized survival in local conditions over aggressive expansion.
A formal Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan was officially established in 1948 to organize both domestic and international cricket following informal arrangements post independence;
Pakistan received Test status in 1952 but experienced limited international success until reaching tournament final stages regularly by the 1980s.
Pakistan has experienced many ups and downs since then. After early World Cup exits were followed by early success – such as their record-setting 2009 T20 World Cup victory and 2017 Champions Trophy victory against arch-rival India – consistent results still remain elusive, yet Pakistan remain one of the most engaging teams to watch.
Recently, Pakistan has shown strong performances at home ODIs and T20Is but has struggled on away tours, particularly ODIs; only winning two away series during this decade alone! They faltered at the 2019 Cricket World Cup held in England; failing to move beyond group stage.
But their fortunes improved markedly at 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup held in UAE where they advanced to semi-finals before losing against India with Hasan Ali becoming their stand-out performer by taking three wickets as leading wicket-taker with three taken over this tournament by Hasan Ali who finished as leading wicket-taker and leader overall for Pakistan in this tournament!
Pakistan’s current squad features several young players who made their debut for their nation in 2022, with several making their first international appearances this year. Mohammad Hafeez returned after recovering from injury, giving the squad an injection of youth.
On tour in Namibia and South Africa this month they hope to continue their strong form despite key players Bavuma and de Kock both suffering injuries that will prevent them from playing their roles effectively.
Test
Pakistan gained independence in 1947 and slowly began developing cricket over time, earning Test status in 1952. They saw limited success up until the 1980s, when they started to appear regularly in late stages of international tournaments.
Pakistan continued its rise throughout the 21st century, winning notable matches like World T20, Asia Cup and ICC Champions Trophy; notable wins included beating England (at that time the top team in world cricket) in 2012. Javed Miandad’s heroics during that final match made him a national hero.
Pakistan was renowned in early Test match history for its fearsome fast bowling. Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis were master exponents of pace and swing, while Shoaib Akhtar became one of the fastest bowlers ever.
Unfortunately, however, match-fixing allegations plagued Pakistan in the ’90s; six players including Wasim and Waqar were eventually censured for various anti-corruption violations which ultimately lead to a 10-year ban and lengthy prison terms in England as a result.
Pakistan has also proven themselves formidable players in women’s cricket since 1997 when their national women’s cricket team first competed. Even with limited resources and less recognition than its male counterparts, Pakistani women’s team have seen remarkable improvement since first debuting.
Pakistan women’s cricket team earned fifth place at the 2009 Women’s World Cup and two runners-up finishes in 2012 and 2016 Asia Cups; these achievements represented important landmarks for Pakistan women’s cricket.
Furthermore, they have won several gold medals at Asian Games to demonstrate their rising power. Despite having some batting weaknesses, England are becoming an effective bowling side on pitches suited for their bowling. Their record against South Africa has been particularly strong as they won both previous matches by an innings and 20 runs each.
Streaming
Pakistan and South Africa enjoy one of cricket’s greatest rivalries, boasting a rich history of inspiring performances, close series contests and memorable tournament dueling. Be it Test cricket drama, high-octane energy of ODIs or hard-hitting nature of T20s; both teams tend to bring out the best in each other due to their distinct playing styles — Pakistan with spinners and unpredictability taking on South Africans with strategic approach and superior pace bowling batting tactics.
After an evenly-balanced Test series, both teams will contest a three-match T20 series starting November 4, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Here’s how you can watch live streaming of this match:
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening match of their three-match Test series against South Africa, choosing an opening batting position of 19.2 overs.
South Africa were quickly bowled out for just 111 in 19.2 overs; opener Saim Ayub scored an unbeaten 71 to help level off this series at 1-1. Earlier, Pakistani fast bowlers took four wickets inside PowerPlay to keep South African hopes from becoming record breakers dim when Brevis was dismissed by Shaheen for quickfire 54 runs at run a ball 54 off just 34 balls! Afridi provided great reverse swing with old ball old ball to clean out lower order South African batsmen Naseem Shah and Faheem Ashraf joined Afridi to add further misery.
