KARACHI – Pakistan defeated South Africa by six wickets to book their spot in the final against New Zealand on Friday.
Playing at National Bank Stadium, Karachi, South Africa set a 353-run target, which Pakistan successfully chased in 49 overs with the help of brilliant centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman, winning by six wickets.
Winning the toss, South African captain Temba Bavuma chose to bat first, leading his team to a total of 352/5 in 50 overs. Heinrich Klaasen top-scored with 87 runs off 56 balls, hitting three sixes and 11 fours. Matthew Breetzke (83), Bavuma (82), and Kyle Verreynne (44 not out) contributed significantly. Corbin Bosch remained unbeaten on 15.
For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi took two wickets, while Naseem Shah and Khushdil Shah claimed one wicket each.
Chasing 352, Pakistan lost early wickets, with Babar Azam (23), Saud Shakeel (15), and Fakhar Zaman (41) departing at 91 runs. However, Mohammad Rizwan (122 not out) and Agha Salman (134 off 103 balls)* built a match-winning partnership, guiding Pakistan to victory.
For South Africa, Corbin Bosch took one wicket, while Wiaan Mulder took two.
Pakistan will now face New Zealand in the tri-nation series final on January 14 in Karachi.
Pak vs SA Squads
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed.
South Africa
Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Eathan Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Mihlali Mpongwana, Junior Dala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch, Meeka eel Prince, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Gideon Peters.
Pakistan vs South Africa Live Streaming
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