CAPE TOWN – Pakistan defeated South Africa by 81 runs in the second ODI in Cape Town to win the series with one match to go. Chasing down the target of 330 runs, the hosts bowled out for 248 runs. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, South Africa faced a strong batting performance from Pakistan. Captain Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 80 runs, while Babar Azam contributed 73. Kamran Ghulam’s explosive 63 off just 32 balls helped Pakistan reach a formidable total of 329. Pakistan want to clinch the ODI series as it lead it 1-0 after splendid win in first match on Tuesday. The visitors, on the other hand, are in a strong position after their dominant seven-wicket win. Salman Agha’s four-wicket haul and Saim Ayub’s 109 led them to victory, although seasoned guns like Babar Azam and Rizwan will need to step up. Newlands pitch is expected to favor seamers early, with batters needing patience. Teams batting first will aim for 250-270 runs, with anything above 275 a match-winner. Squads Salman Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan (c), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman More from this category Copyright ©2024. Reproduction of this website's content without express written permission from 'Daily Pakistan' is strictly prohibited.