South Africa Crush Pakistan in Second ODI to Level Series
FAISALABAD: Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten century and Nandre Burger’s four-wicket haul powered South Africa to a commanding eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at Iqbal Stadium on Thursday.
The convincing victory leveled the series 1-1, with the final ODI set for Saturday at the same venue. South Africa chased down Pakistan’s 270-run target with ease, losing just two wickets and finishing 59 balls early.
Strong Opening Partnership
South Africa started aggressively, thanks to a quick 81-run stand between openers Lhuandre Pretorius and de Kock. Pretorius was dismissed in the 12th over by Mohammad Wasim Jr, caught behind after scoring 46 runs off 40 balls, hitting seven fours and one six.
Key Second-Wicket Partnership
Tony de Zorzi joined de Kock and together they put on 153 runs for the second wicket. De Zorzi was caught at point by Faheem Ashraf in the 35th over after scoring a brisk 76 off 63 balls, including nine fours and three sixes.
“Quinton de Kock, on the other hand, carried his bat all the way through and top-scored with an unbeaten 123 off 119 deliveries, studded with eight fours and seven sixes.”### Summary
South Africa’s dominant batting performance and potent bowling effort secured a decisive win, leveling the series against Pakistan with one match remaining.