South Africa thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets in second ODI

South Africa Level ODI Series with Convincing Win Over Pakistan

South Africa evened the three-match ODI series 1-1 by overpowering Pakistan by eight wickets in the second game at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium on Thursday night.

Dominant Chase by South Africa

Chasing 270 runs, South Africa reached the target comfortably in 40.1 overs for the loss of just two wickets. Quinton de Kock starred with an unbeaten 123 off 119 balls, featuring eight fours and seven sixes.

He received excellent support from Tony de Zorzi, who contributed a fluent 76 off 63 balls. Together, they added 153 runs for the second wicket, effectively securing the win for South Africa.

Strong Opening Foundation

Earlier, the openers laid the groundwork, with Lhuan-dre Pretorius scoring a brisk 46 off 40 balls before falling to Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Pakistan’s Bowling Efforts Fall Short

Despite multiple bowling changes and review efforts, Pakistan's attack struggled to apply sustained pressure. Faheem Ashraf and Wasim each took one wicket, but South Africa maintained control throughout the innings.

Pakistan’s Batting Struggles

Pakistan's batting failed to gain momentum, finishing with 269 for 9 in their 50 overs on what was considered a batting-friendly pitch. This total was ultimately not competitive enough to challenge the visitors.

Pakistan’s attack “lacked penetration and control,” allowing South Africa’s batsmen to dominate the scoring.

Series continues with the final ODI scheduled for Saturday.

South Africa’s strong batting performance and disciplined approach turned the tide after their first ODI loss, setting up a thrilling series decider.

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