Pakistan defeated South Africa in the third match of the tri-nation tournament. Pakistan achieved the target of 353 runs in 49 overs. The final of the tri-series will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand on February 14.
From Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman scored 41 runs, Babar Azam scored 23 runs, Saud Shakeel scored 15 runs, and Salman Ali Agha scored 134 runs. Mohammad Rizwan scored 123 runs while Tayyab Tahir remained not out with 4 runs.
The important match of the tri-nation series is being played today between Pakistan and South Africa at the National Stadium Karachi where South Africa batting first gave Pakistan a target of 353 runs. South Africa won the toss against Pakistan and decided to bat first.
The visiting team scored 352 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the first 50 overs. South Africa’s Henrik Klaasen played a brilliant innings of 87 runs, his 56-ball innings included 3 sixes and 11 fours. Besides him, Mathew Bretzky scored 83 runs, Tony de Zorzi scored 22 runs, Wayne Mulder scored 2 runs. Captain Timba bawma Scored 82 runs. Corbin Bosch remained unbeaten on 15 and Kyle Verne on 44.
On behalf of Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi got 2 wickets, Khushdil Shah and Naseem Shah got one wicket each.