Pakistan sealed the three-match ODI series against South Africa on Saturday at Iqbal Cricket Stadium, courtesy of Saim Ayub’s half-century and spinner Abrar Ahmed’s four-wicket haul.
Chasing a modest 144-run target, the home side comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just three wickets and 100 balls to spare. Pakistan, however, had a contrasting start to the pursuit as Nandre Burger dismissed their opener Fakhar Zaman for a two-ball duck in the first over.
Following the early setback, star batter Babar Azam joined Saim Ayub in the middle, and the duo scripted a commendable recovery by putting together 65 runs for the second wicket at a brisk pace.
The anchoring stand culminated on the second delivery of the 11th over when Babar got run out after scoring 27 off 32 deliveries with the help of five boundaries.
