12 Feb, 22:49 (IST)

That's It! Salman Agha got dismissed but in the next ball Tayyab Tahir got the winning stroke and Pakistan completes a mammoth chase powering themselves to the final of the tri-series. This performance at home from two of their middle order batters will boost their confidence ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

12 Feb, 22:47 (IST)

Out! What a shame, Salman Agha will not be able to take the winning stroke as he is dismissed by Lungi Ngidi. Change of pace outside off, Agha goes for the slash but gets a faint nick to the wicketkeeper. Only formalities remain now for Pakistan. Salman Agha c Verreynne b Ngidi 134(103).

12 Feb, 22:28 (IST)

Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan have found no barriers in front of them to slow down and they have got enough opportunities for boundaries as they look to chase down 353. The asking rate is under control and South Africa need wickets here to restrict them. 

12 Feb, 22:17 (IST)

Hundred! Maiden ODI Century for Salman Agha. First the skipper and now the vice-captain have reached the glorious milestone. The senior men for Pakistan have stepped up today. Good signs for Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Salman removes his helmet and waves his bat around the ground, and Rizwan hugs him. Top knock by the vice-captain of Pakistan.

12 Feb, 22:12 (IST)

Hundred! Pakistan skipper is leading from the front with a magnificent century. This is a big boost for Pakistan ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fantastic knock this is from the skipper. Pakistan are on a roll now. 200 runs partnership comes up between Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan

12 Feb, 21:46 (IST)

A remarkable comeback from Pakistan after losing three wickets. Captain Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha have played brilliantly so far. Both batters have shifted their gears and have been scoring one or two boundaries in every over. South African bowlers are looking clueless against them. The Proteas need a desperate wicket. The partnership has also crossed 150 runs. Ominous signs for South Africa.

12 Feb, 21:21 (IST)

Fifty! Fantastic knock from Salman Agha. The batter has absorbed the pressure and has not put Pakistan in a decent position. Salman's positive approach in the crease has helped his side a lot. Didn't play too many dot balls and has kept the scoreboard ticking. South Africa needs a wicket here.

12 Feb, 21:05 (IST)

Fifty! A crucial half-century from the Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan kept ticking the scoreboard with 1s and 2s and picked up the odd boundary. He is well supported by Salman Agha from the other end. South Africa are in search for a wicket.

12 Feb, 19:59 (IST)

Out! Huge wicket for South Africa and the dangerous Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for 41 runs. Wiaan Mulder removes him. Earlier, Mulder removed Babar Azam. Pakistan are in trouble. They have lost two quick wickets in the last few years. Talking about the wicket, Mulder bowled a seam-up delivery, and Fakhar edged it towards Heinrich Klaasen. Fakhar Zaman c Heinrich Klaasen b Wiaan Mulder 41(28)

12 Feb, 19:51 (IST)

Out! Second wicket for South Africa, and Pakistan are in a spot of bother here. Saud Shakeel departs after scoring 15 runs. Talking about the wicket, Corbin Bosch bowled a short delivery, and Shakeel holed out to the deep square leg region. Wiaan Mulder took an easy catch. Saud Shakeel c Wiaan Mulder b Corbin Bosch 15(16)

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South Africa National Cricket Team: Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Lungi Ngidi, Meeka-eel Prince, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne

Pakistan National Cricket Team: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha (vc), Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.