In shock win, South Africa defeat Pakistan by 8 wickets in second ODI

In shock win, South Africa defeat Pakistan by 8 wickets in second ODI

In the second One Day International (ODI) match at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Cricket Stadium, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first against South Africa. - File photo

November, 6 2025

FAISALABAD (Web Desk): Second ODI saw South Africa beat Pakistan by 8 wickets after Pakistan posted 269/9 in 50 overs.

South Africa, chasing, reached 270/2 with Quinton de Kock unbeaten on 123 including 7 sixes and 8 fours. Toney de Zorzi made 76 and Luovan Pretorius 46 before de Kock stayed at the crease. Me accordingly, Breetzé finished not out on 17.

Pakistan’s innings saw Fakhar Zaman out for zero, with Imam? No, Saeem Ayub and Salman Agha contributing 114 for the third wicket. Mohammad Rizwan scored 4, while Salman Agha fell at 69, Nawaz hit 59, Faheem Ashraf 28, and Shaheen Afridi 1. Pakistan’s bowlers: Ng, Ng, Ng—Nort? (South Africa’s bowlers Kagaba Bus and others took wickets: Ng)

The chase looked smooth for SA after a strong innings from de Kock. Pakistan’s top-order collapse set a tough target, and SA’s bowlers kept the pressure. Fans will watch if Pakistan can bounce back in the next match.