Salman and Nawaz Lead Pakistan to 269 Against South Africa in Second ODI
Pakistan scored 269 for 9 in their 50 overs against South Africa during the second One Day International (ODI) held in Faisalabad. The match took place at Iqbal Stadium, where Pakistan, after winning the toss, chose to bat first.
Leading the innings were Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Nawaz, who played significant roles in stabilizing the Pakistan innings.
Match Overview
- The hosts lead the three-match series 1-0 after a narrow two-wicket victory in the opening game.
- The innings started on a weak note, with opener Fakhar Zaman dismissed without scoring, caught by Quinton de Kock off Nandre Burger's bowling.
- Saim Ayub steadied the innings with a composed 53 runs from 66 balls.
- Captain Babar Azam scored 11 before falling to Nandre Burger, who emerged as South Africa's most effective bowler.
- Mohammad Rizwan's contribution was brief, adding only 4 runs.
Key Performances by Pakistani Batsmen
- Agha Salman anchored the innings with a patient 69 runs off 106 balls, providing crucial middle-order stability.
- Mohammad Nawaz scored a brisk 59 runs from 59 balls, boosting the team's total in the later stages.
South African Bowling Highlights
- Nandre Burger was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 53 runs.
- Nqabayomzi Peter claimed three vital wickets, including Hussain Talat, Nawaz, and Shaheen Afridi.
- Bosch and Pretorius contributed one wicket each, effectively slowing Pakistan's run rate during the final overs.
"The innings began on a shaky note as opener Fakhar Zaman fell without scoring, caught by Quinton de Kock off Nandre Burger’s delivery."
"Nandre Burger was the pick of the bowlers, taking four wickets for 53 runs."
The Pakistan team’s 269-9 sets a competitive target for South Africa in the ongoing ODI series at Iqbal Stadium.
Author’s summary: Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Nawaz’s crucial partnerships helped Pakistan post 269-9, with South Africa's Nandre Burger leading the bowling attack in the second ODI.
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