PAK WON
ODI
PAK beat SA by 6 wickets
Man of the Match - Salman Agha
SA
352-5
50.0/50 Ovrs
 
355-4
49.0/50 Ovrs
PAK
ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan, 2025 |Match 3 |2/12/2025
National Stadium, Karachi
Commentary
  • 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. 
  • ...Presentation...
  • 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. 
  • 48.6
    4
    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. 
  • 48.5
    W
    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. 
  • 48.4
    1
    Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan, Just the two more needed! Outside off. This is punched past cover for one. 
  • 48.3
    0
    Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan, Shorter and outside off. Rizwan slashes but misses. 
  • 48.2
    1
    Lungi Ngidi to Salman Agha, On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one. 
  • 48.1
    6
    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. 
  • END OF OVER 48 | 6 Runs & 0 Wkt | PAK 343/3
  • 47.6
    0
    Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan, Another dot! On middle. Rizwan works it to square leg. 
  • 47.5
    0
    Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan, On middle. Kept out. 
  • 47.4
    1
    Tabraiz Shamsi to Salman Agha, On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one. 
  • 47.3
    4
    Tabraiz Shamsi to Salman Agha, FOUR! On off. This is tossed up over cover and it races away. 
  • 47.2
    1
    Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan, On off. This is pushed past cover for one. 
  • 47.1
    0
    Tabraiz Shamsi to Mohammad Rizwan, Around off. This is pushed to cover. 
  • END OF OVER 47 | 9 Runs & 0 Wkt | PAK 337/3
  • 46.6
    1
    Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan, Around off. Rizwan punches it past cover. Another single. 
  • 46.5
    1
    Lungi Ngidi to Salman Agha, Another single as this is pushed down to long on for one. 
  • 46.4
    1
    Lungi Ngidi to Mohammad Rizwan, Outside off. This is guided past point for one. 
  • 46.3
    1
    Lungi Ngidi to Salman Agha, Outside off. This is punched past cover. Another single.