Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd ODI 2025, Innings 1: Pakistan bat first
- Pakistan made a competitive score of 269 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs.
- Major contributions include Salman Ali Aga, who played a steady innings and helped in the middle overs.
- Mohammad Nawaz scored a valuable half-century, giving Pakistan some momentum in the latter stages.
- Pakistan’s batting was steady but lacked big explosions in the final overs; wickets kept falling at regular intervals in the innings, due to which a big score could not be made. (For example, the fifth wicket fell around 40 overs.) Outlook India
Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd ODI 2025, Innings 2: South Africa’s chase
South Africa responded strongly and scored 270 for 2 in 40.1 overs to win by 8 wickets with about 10 overs to spare.
Exceptional Performance:
- Quinton de Kock was the star of the show; he scored an unbeaten 123 to lead his team to victory.
- Tony De Zorzi backed up his strong innings of 76 with a huge opening partnership with de Kock, which set the tone.
- Their 153-run partnership for the first wicket was decisive—it allowed South Africa to take control of the chase without serious pressure.
Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd ODI 2025, : Match Summary
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first and aimed to post a solid score on the slow Faisalabad pitch. The host team made a steady start but could not convert their partnerships into big scores.
Despite good intentions, wickets kept falling at intervals, leaving Pakistan just short of a really big score. Salman Ali Aga carried the innings forward with composure, while a timely half-century from Mohammad Nawaz took the competitive total to 269/9 in 50 overs. However, Pakistan’s middle order struggled to generate pace against South Africa’s disciplined bowling unit led by Lungi Ngidi and Andile Phehlukwayo.
When South Africa set out to chase the target, they made it look easy. Quinton de Kock once again proved why he is one of the best white-ball opening batsmen in the world. His fluent 123 (115 balls, 11 fours, 2 sixes)* took the Proteas to victory in just 40.1 overs. Tony De Zorzi played a brilliant second innings and scored a confident 76 runs (82 balls).
Their 153-run opening partnership effectively sealed the game early, leaving Pakistan’s bowlers looking for breakthroughs that never came. South Africa’s chase was characterized by calm execution, sharp shot-making, and relentless intent. With this win, South Africa leveled the series 1–1, setting up a thrilling decider in the third ODI.
Scorecard Summary
Pakistan Innings – 269/9 (50 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | 37 | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 29 | 32 | 3 | 1 |
| Babar Azam (C) | 42 | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Salman Ali Agha | 45 | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 55 | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 21 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 9* | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Naseem Shah | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 10 | — | — | — |
| Total | 269/9 (50) |
Bowling – South Africa
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 1 | 48 | 3 |
| Marco Jansen | 9 | 0 | 51 | 2 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 10 | 0 | 43 | 2 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 10 | 0 | 54 | 1 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 0 | 59 | 1 |
South Africa Innings – 270/2 (40.1 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | 123* | 115 | 11 | 2 |
| Tony de Zorzi | 76 | 82 | 8 | 1 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 40 | 38 | 4 | 1 |
| Aiden Markram (C) | 17* | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Extras | 14 | — | — | — |
| Total | 270/2 (40.1 overs) |
Bowling – Pakistan
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 8 | 0 | 62 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf | 9 | 0 | 59 | 1 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 8 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Salman Agha | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
⭐ Player of the Match:
Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 123* off 115 balls
Post-Match Reflection
It was a tale of two batting approaches. Pakistan’s innings was steady but lacked firepower at the death, while South Africa’s top order showed authority and flow. De Kock’s timing and placement were impeccable, and his calmness under pressure defined the chase.
Pakistan will need to re-evaluate their bowling strategy—their inability to take early wickets continues to trouble them in ODIs. Meanwhile, South Africa’s resurgence under Markram reflects their growing confidence in conditions in the subcontinent.
As the teams head into the third ODI, the momentum will clearly be with South Africa, but Pakistan still has the talent to bounce back—making the series decider worth watching.
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