Pakistan defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the final match of the three-match ODI series in Faisalabad, winning the series 2-1.
South Africa, opting to bat first, were bowled out for 143 runs in 37.5 overs. Quinton de Kock top-scored with 53 runs off 70 balls, including 7 fours and 1 six, and reached the 7,000-run milestone in One Day Internationals, becoming the second-fastest player after Hashim Amla to achieve the feat in just 158 innings.
Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets to dismiss the South African lineup, helping his team secure the target with ease. With this performance, Abrar Ahmed crossed 100 international wickets, taking 46 in Tests, 25 in ODIs, and 31 in T20Is.
Pakistan comfortably chased the 144-run target, losing only 3 wickets, cementing their comeback in the series. The match highlighted both Pakistan’s bowling strength and the continued excellence of South African star Quinton de Kock.
