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Pakistan Sets Impressive Total of 329 for South Africa in 2nd ODI

Pakistan 329 runs South Africa 2nd ODI
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Cape Town: In an exhilarating encounter, Pakistan posted a formidable total of 329 runs in the second ODI against South Africa, thanks to a crucial partnership between skipper Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam, along with a sensational late innings blitz from Kamran Ghulam.

Early Struggles for Pakistan

Winning the toss, South African captain Temba Bavuma opted to bowl first, hoping to chase down the target. However, Pakistan’s top order faced early challenges, echoing their struggles from the first ODI. Abdullah Shafique, who failed to score in the opening match, was dismissed for a duck yet again.

Saim Ayub, who dazzled with a century in the previous match, showed promise but fell for 25 runs, caught out by debutant Kwena Maphaka. By the end of the powerplay, Pakistan found themselves at a shaky 53 for 2.

Partnership Between Rizwan and Babar

Babar Azam, Pakistan’s captain, came in to stabilize the innings, forming a vital 115-run partnership with Rizwan. Both players reached half-centuries, with Babar looking well on track for his 20th ODI century. However, his innings came to an end at 73 when he was spectacularly caught by Maphaka.

Pakistan 329 runs South Africa 2nd ODI

Rizwan, who anchored the middle overs effectively, was dismissed shortly after, leaving Pakistan at 192 for 4.

Late Blitz by Kamran Ghulam

Salman Agha contributed a quickfire 33 off 30 balls, but it was Kamran Ghulam’s explosive performance in the final overs that truly lifted Pakistan’s total. Ghulam showcased his power-hitting skills, scoring 62 runs off just 32 balls, which included four boundaries and five towering sixes.

His impressive partnership with Agha, followed by a strong alliance with Irfan Khan, helped Pakistan reach an imposing total of 329 runs.

Conclusion

With their strong performance, Pakistan has set a challenging target for South Africa in the second ODI. The match promises to be an exciting chase as the teams compete fiercely for victory. Cricket fans globally are excitedly anticipating how South Africa will react to this enormous total.

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