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- Published: December 21, 2024 21:17
New Delhi: One thing that always happens with any Pakistani side is the unpredictability which comes with their cricket. From facing a shocking World Cup defeat to minnows USA team to a home defeat against Bangladesh on their home turf, the team bounced back against England and Australia.
Now, the men in green have managed to shock the Proteas who themselves created history by defeating Bangladesh in a quirky track of Mirpur. The men in Green, however, surprised the Proteas to create history in ODIs.
Historic record for Pakistan
What happened in the match?
The foundation of such a monumental game was laid by two Pakistani veterans- Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan with their swashbuckling strokes after the opener Abdullah Shafique fell to yet another duck. 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.
The partnership between Babar and Rizwan turned out to be enough for the Shaheens as they clinched a series-winning 81-run win over South Africa. Meanwhile, Heinrich Klaasen made 97 for South Africa but the hosts were bowled out for 248. Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi (4/47) and Naseem Shah (3/37) were the main orchestrators of the South African collapse.
