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Pakistan (144/3) stroll to a 7-wicket triumph in 3rd ODI to seal series 2-1 against South Africa (143)

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After defeating South Africa in the first ODI Pakistan had a golden opportunity to seal the series with another strong performance in the second match. However, the Proteas produced a resilient and commanding batting display that completely turned the tide in their favor, leveling the series in emphatic fashion.

The manner of South Africa’s comeback was nothing short of dominant, leaving Pakistan with plenty to ponder ahead of the decider. It will now be fascinating to see how Pakistan respond to such a heavy defeat whether they can regroup, learn from their mistakes, and mount a serious challenge to reclaim control of the series.

Squads:

South Africa
Squad: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Quinton de Kock(w), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke(c), Sinethemba Qeshile, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Rubin Hermann

Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah Khan, Hasan Nawaz

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Hasan Nawaz and Haseeb can be adjusted? Not together I think..

One of them should replace Hussain
 
To Pakistani fans, would you want your team to bat or field first? As a neutral fan, I want to see Pakistan bat first.
 
Pakistan chase was going well till the usual self inflicting mini collapse in the middle order. I think more than Talent Pakistan have Mental issues, inability to calm themselves and think on spot. Players do not believe in play strategic game. Constant changing players and lack of education is the biggest factor.
 
I genuinely hope a posters wish get granted and one of the team score 370 , Rauf might play so that will boost SA chances
 
Yes,

For my sake only, Pakistan should play cricket at the standard expected from top teams in the world 🤡

When Pakistan plays cricket the way it should, it will be for Rana’s sake 🤡

Who will score a 45 ball 100 from pakistan
 
Pak bowling is garbage and batting pathetic so work it out yourself
I would take a few risks with team selection today.

My XI:
1. Saim Ayub
2. Fakhar Zaman
3. Babar Azam
4. M Rizwan
5. Salman Agha
6. Haseebullah
7. M Nawaz
8. Shaheen
9. Rauf
10. Abrar
11. Faisal Akram

Appreciate the tail is long but I am backing the specialists to fire.

My bowling attack for today’s game:

Open the bowling with:
Shaheen & Saim
First change: Haris Rauf
Middle overs: M Nawaz & Faisal Akram
Part time kachra: Salman Agha
 
Very surprised that South Africa opted to bat first knowing how they thrashed Pakistan by chasing the total in the Last match. :kp
 
South Africa (Playing XI): Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Quinton de Kock(w), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke(c), Donovan Ferreira, Rubin Hermann, Corbin Bosch, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf
 
Afridi: We would also would have liked to bowl first but it's fine. In the last game, few decisions didn't go in our favour, we had a few changes as well. Naseem and Waseem are rested, Abrar and Haris are in. WInning always feels good so we will try to give our best here.

Breetzke: We are gonna have a bat first, the wicket is very used so we will like to put a score on the board and try and defend it. In a game like this, you feel that runs on the board are important. We will assess in the first ten overs but something probably over 290 would be good.
 
Lol Bobsy will have to prove he’s king in a run chase of the final

270 will be 300 by default :qdkcheeky
 
Breetzke: We are gonna have a bat first,

Afridi: We would also would have liked to bowl first but it's fine.

Both are same ? Why did Afridi act lke SA chose to bowl first?
Thank God he didn’t say there is moisture in the pitch like Rizwan always said.

Abhey kerra moisture????
 
“There is a moisture in the pitch”

“There is a dew in the second innings”

The two iconic lines of Pakistani captains.

This could be a mixtape track. “Moisture….dew…get picked up in a Uber!”
 
The ground looks awful stands have no roofs in a country where temperatures are in high 40's most of the year.

Awful viewing experience for the fans with barbed wire and a grill in front.

Tiny comm box where the commies can't even sit and commentate.
 
The ground looks awful stands have no roofs in a country where temperatures are in high 40's most of the year.

Awful viewing experience for the fans with barbed wire and a grill in front.

Tiny comm box where the commies can't even sit and commentate.
At this point weather is pretty cool so no problem at all . People's definitely enjoy without roofs but problem is there are no chair so people's are sitting on bricks. That's the issue. :kp
 
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