Match Details
Date & Time:
12th Feb 2025, 2:30 PM
Match Number:
Match 3
Match Results:
PAK Won By 6 wickets
Pakistan beat South Africa by 6 wickets
Player of the match
Salman Agha - PAK
Player of the Match
352/5 (50.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Heinrich Klaasen
87(56)
Matthew Breetzke
83(84)
Shaheen Afridi
2-66(10)
Khushdil Shah
1-39(7)
355/4 (49.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Salman Agha
134(103)
Mohammad Rizwan
122(128)
Wiaan Mulder
2-79(10)
Corbin Bosch
1-70(8)
All
Wickets
4s
6s
SA
PAK
That’s it from this game then! The finals will be played on the 14th of this month and it is a clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. The visitors beat the hosts in the first game of the series and the hosts will be wanting revenge. We hope that’s another cracker of a game. Until then, goodbye and take care!
Mohammad Rizwan says they put in full effort with the bat and it happened today for them. Tells they were trying to restrict South Africa to 250 but Heinrich Klaasen played well. Shares they were motivated to chase the score down. He and Agha tried to build partnerships. Feels they want to improve their fielding.
Temba Bavuma says they were happy with the total but weren't able to take wickets with the ball. Tells it was a good wicket to bat, there was a bit of dew in the night and was tough for the bowlers. Shares the bowlers have to grind hard on this kind of wicket and find wickets. Ends by saying he is happy to be in form with the bat.
Salman Agha wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD. He says it was a good wicket to bat on and they just had to take the game deep. Tells he wants to contribute to every department. Mentions the wicket didn't change throughout the game.
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South Africa just weren't at their best with the ball yet again. Mulder was excellent with the new ball but after that, they found it difficult to contain the runs. There were far too many boundary balls and the ability to take wickets in the between wasn't there as their spinners didn't get a lot of purchase. Bavuma will be disappointed they couldn't defend a massive score but credit to Pakistan who batted brilliantly.
What a way to head into the finals by recording the highest chase for Pakistan! A sublime batting effort. Chasing a big total they needed a good stat and the openers provided it. They though lost three quickly which put them onto the back foot. Then though came the match winning partnership between Salman and Rizwan. They started off slowly but picked up pace as the innings progressed. They added over 200 with both scoring tons. Agha fell right towards the end but Rizwan played a captain's knock to help his side record a memorable win.
Over 49
4
W
1
0
1
6
Tayyab Tahir*
4 (1)
Mohammad Rizwan
122 (128)
Lungi Ngidi
1/74 (9)
PAK
355/4
4
48.6
Lungi Ngidi to Tayyab Tahir ,FOUR! Ends the game in style! Makes room. This is full and on off. This is drilled through covers and it races away.
OUT
S Agha
134 (103)
c K Verreynne b L Ngidi
Wkt
#4
4s/6s
16 / 2
SR
130.09
W
48.5
Lungi Ngidi to Salman Agha ,OUT! There was an edge! Outside off. Agha looks to cut but misses. There's an appeal but turned down. The review is taken and Agha has to walk back. A fine, fine knock from him and end of a match winning partnership.
1
48.4
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Just the two more needed! Outside off. This is punched past cover for one.
0
48.3
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Shorter and outside off. Rizwan slashes but misses.
1
48.2
Lungi Ngidi to Salman Agha ,On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.
6
48.1
Lungi Ngidi to Salman Agha ,SIX! Over the fence. This could be the last over of the game. On middle. This is lofted over the long off fence for a biggie.
Over 48
0
0
1
4
1
0
Mohammad Rizwan*
121 (126)
Salman Agha
127 (100)
Tabraiz Shamsi
0/53 (9)
PAK
343/3
0
47.6
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Another dot! On middle. Rizwan works it to square leg.
0
47.5
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,On middle. Kept out.
1
47.4
Tabraiz Shamsi to Salman Agha ,On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.
4
47.3
Tabraiz Shamsi to Salman Agha ,FOUR! On off. This is tossed up over cover and it races away.
1
47.2
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
0
47.1
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Around off. This is pushed to cover.
Over 47
1
1
1
1
1
4
Mohammad Rizwan*
120 (122)
Salman Agha
122 (98)
Lungi Ngidi
0/62 (8)
PAK
337/3
1
46.6
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Around off. Rizwan punches it past cover. Another single.
1
46.5
Lungi Ngidi to Salman Agha ,Another single as this is pushed down to long on for one.
1
46.4
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
1
46.3
Lungi Ngidi to Salman Agha ,Outside off. This is punched past cover. Another single.
1
46.2
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Fuller and on off, this is driven past cover for one.
4
46.1
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan ,FOUR! They want to end it quickly now! Outside off. Shortish. This is punched past cover. This gets to the fence in no time.
Over 46
1
4
0
1
1
0
Mohammad Rizwan*
113 (118)
Salman Agha
120 (96)
Tabraiz Shamsi
0/47 (8)
PAK
328/3
1
45.6
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Around off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
4
45.5
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,FOUR! Pulled away! This is a little too short. Rizwan rocks back and pulls it fine on the leg side. This runs away to the fine leg fence.
0
45.4
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Outside off. Rizwan looks to sweep but misses.
1
45.3
Tabraiz Shamsi to Salman Agha ,On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
1
45.2
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
0
45.1
Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan ,Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
Over 45
4
wd
1
1
6
wd
2
0
Salman Agha*
119 (95)
Mohammad Rizwan
107 (113)
Wiaan Mulder
2/79 (10)
PAK
321/3
4
44.6
Wiaan Mulder to Salman Agha ,A boundary to end! 32 needed now! Too full and outside off, Agha hits it through covers and it races away.
wd
44.6
Wiaan Mulder to Salman Agha ,Wide! Too short and over Agha has he lets it go.
1
44.5
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammad Rizwan ,A single as Rizwan plays it to mid-wicket.
Date & Time:
12th Feb 2025, 2:30 PM
Match Number:
Match 3
Match Results:
PAK Won By 6 wickets
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
SA vs PAK
*Last 3 years
5
No. of Matches
1
SA
4
PAK
0
Tie
over 49
6
1
0
1
W
4
Runs 12
over 48
0
1
4
1
0
0
Runs 6
over 47
4
1
1
1
1
1
Runs 9
over 46
0
1
1
0
4
1
Runs 7
over 45
0
2
wd
6
1
1
wd
4
Runs 16
Neutral
1st Batting Friendly
Pace Friendly
286
1st Batting Average
281
Highest Score Chased
6
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
67%
2nd Batting
33%
Wicket Split
Pacer
58.43% | 52W
Spin
41.57% | 37W
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12 Feb 2025Umpire:
Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Michael Gough (ENG)
Third Umpire:
Richard Illingworth (ENG)
Match Referee:
David Boon (AUS)