smash tons as Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase
The national team of Pakistan clinched their highest successful run chase of 353 in One Day Internationals against South Africa on February 12, 2025 in Karachi.
Match Highlights: The South African batting team established a powerful scoring accomplishment by reaching 352/5 in 50 overs during their first inning. Temba Bavuma (82) scored along with Matthew Breetzke (83) and Heinrich Klaasen (87) to deliver the most important batting performances.
Pakistan’s Response:
The challenging target forced Pakistan to stand at 91/3. A historic 260-run stand between captain Mohammad Rizwan (122* off 108 balls) with vice-captain Salman Agha (134 off 115 balls) made it possible for Pakistan to win with six balls remaining.
Records Set:
Pakistan established their initial 350-plus successful chase of an ODI target against New Zealand at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in this match. Agha and Rizwan staged the fourth-largest fourth-wicket stand in ODI history that also became the highest such feat in South Africa and the fourth-biggest batting team collaboration during a run chase.