Pakistan registered a tremendous victory by defeating South Africa by six wickets in the triangular series, but after this match Babar Azam made a special appeal to the fans and media. He said that stop calling him 'King'. Although Pakistan performed strongly in the match, Babar Azam's form still remains a matter of concern. While chasing the big target of 353 runs, he was out LBW off Wiaan Mulder for just 23 runs.
However, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha scored centuries and made a record partnership of 261 runs and gave Pakistan a spectacular victory with one over to spare.
However, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha scored centuries and made a record partnership of 261 runs and gave Pakistan a spectacular victory with one over to spare.
Talking about the match, Pakistan registered this victory by chasing the biggest run in their history in ODI cricket. Earlier, their biggest successful target was 349 runs against Australia in Lahore in 2022.
South Africa batted first and scored a mammoth score of 352/5 in 50 overs. Brilliant innings from captain Temba Bavuma (82), Matthew Breetzke (83) and Heinrich Klaasen (87) put their team in a strong position.
This win has given a big confidence boost to Pakistan, especially just before hosting the Champions Trophy. Now Pakistan will play the final of the tri-series against New Zealand in Karachi on Friday.
