South Africa Crush Pakistan in Second ODI to Level Series
FAISALABAD: Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten century, combined with Nandre Burger’s four-wicket performance, powered South Africa to a dominant eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at Iqbal Stadium on Thursday.
This emphatic victory leveled the series 1–1, with the decider scheduled for Saturday at the same venue. Chasing Pakistan’s 270-run target, South Africa achieved the total comfortably, losing only two wickets and with 59 balls remaining.
Match Summary
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Quinton de Kock opened with an aggressive 81-run partnership.
- Mohammad Wasim Jr. dismissed Pretorius in the 12th over after he scored 46 off 40 balls, hitting seven fours and one six.
- Tony de Zorzi then joined de Kock, adding a match-defining 153-run stand for the second wicket.
- Faheem Ashraf ended de Zorzi’s innings on 76 from 63 deliveries, including nine fours and three sixes.
- Quinton de Kock remained unbeaten, scoring 123 off 119 balls with eight fours and seven sixes.
“The thumping victory helped South Africa level the series against Pakistan at 1–1.”
With strong contributions from both bat and ball, South Africa heads into the final ODI with renewed momentum and confidence.
Author’s Summary
De Kock’s flawless century and Burger’s early breakthroughs secured South Africa a commanding series-leveling win over Pakistan ahead of Saturday’s decider.