Pakistan Shatters Records, Becomes First Team in 21st Century to...

Dec 23, 2024 Komal Das White Scribbled Underline White Scribbled Underline

Pakistan registered a series-clinching 81- run win over South Africa in the second ODI on December 19, 2024

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The win gave Pakistan an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series

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Pakistan's win saw them become the first team in 21st century to win three ODI bilateral in South Africa

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Pakistan veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan laid the foundation for the convincing second ODI win

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Pakistan's total of 329 all out was set up by Babar (73) and captain Rizwan (80), who put on 115 off 142 balls for the third wicket

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Heinrich Klaasen made 97 for South Africa but the hosts were bowled out for 248

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Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi (four for 47) and Naseem Shah (three for 37) were the main destroyers

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