Pakistan’s hopes of sealing the ongoing three-match ODI series were dashed as South Africa chased down 270 with ease to level the series 1-1. After choosing to bat first, Pakistan had a shaky start, slipping to 22/3, before Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha steadied things with a 92-run partnership.
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However, the target proved far too small for the Proteas’ in-form batting lineup, and three dropped catches proved too costly for the hosts during their defense. Lhuan-dre Pretorius got them off to a brisk start with a 40-run knock before Quinton de Kock and Tony de Zorzi took control.
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Pakistan bowlers struggled to control the Proteas’ outburst, with only Mohammad Wasim and Faheem Ashraf managing a wicket each.
Shaheen Afridi said at the post-match presentation, "It's a little bit tough, but I think Saim and Agha did very well, and their partnership helped us a little bit. Three wickets early and then 270—I think that was a good score. Unfortunately, the dropped catches cost us. If you always win, then you can't see what's going on around you. But I think we will come back strongly. We will come back strongly.”
Pakistan’s costly drops prove expensive in second ODI against South Africa
Notably, Shaheen Afridi-led Pakistan dropped three crucial catches during South Africa’s chase in the second ODI. The first chance came when Naseem Shah almost dismissed Lhuan-dre Pretorius in the 6th over. Pretorius mistimed a slower delivery straight back to the bowler, but Naseem misjudged the pace and ended up dropping a simple return catch.
The third miss came off Salman Ali Agha’s bowling, when Faheem Ashraf dropped Tony de Zorzi at deep mid-wicket. These missed chances proved costly for Pakistan, as the South African batters made the most of their reprieves to take the game away.
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