PAK Win by 6 Wickets | Pakistan vs South Africa Highlights of Pakistan Tri-Series 2025: Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha's Centuries Power Hosts to Final

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. 

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).

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

Out! Another failure for Babar Azam, and his poor run continues in international cricket. Babar has been adjudged LBW, and Wiaan Mulder draws the first blood. Babar took a desperate review, but replays confirmed three reds. Babar Azam lbw b Wiaan Mulder 23(19)

Welcome back to the run chase. Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman will look for a solid opening stand. South Africa will look for some early wickets and dent Pakistan's hope of winning the match.

South Africa has smashed the fourth-highest total at this venue. The visitors have displayed a stunning batting performance. Heinrich Klaasen, Temba Bavuma, and Mathew Breetzke's half-centuries have guided South Africa to a strong total. Pakistan bowlers were poor throughout the match. The host conceded 110 runs in the last 10 overs. Pakistan needs 353 runs to reach the finals of the Pakistan Tri-Series 2025.

Out! A fantastic knock from Heinrich Klaasen comes to an end. Naseem Shah takes his wicket, but it's too late for Pakistan. Klaasen's 87-run knock has helped South Africa to cross the 300-run mark. With just two overs remaining, the visitors will aim to add more runs. Heinrich Klaasen c Shaheen Afridi b Naseem Shah 87(56)

Out! Back-to-back wickets for Pakistan, and this time it's Shaheen Afridi who picked the wicket of Wiaan Mulder. Saud Shakeel took another excellent catch. Pakistan are clawing their way back in this match. Meanwhile, Proteas will look to score more than 300 runs with six wickets in hand. Wiaan Mulder c Saud Shakeel b Shaheen Afridi 2(6)

Out! A timely wicket for Pakistan. Matthew Breetzke departed after playing a fine knock of 83 runs. Khushdil Shah takes the much-needed wicket for the hosts. Talking about the wicket, Breetzke came down the track and hammered the drive towards cover. However, Salman Agha pulled off a blinder. The Proteas batter looked stunned after Salman Agha took that superb catch. Matthew Breetzke c Salman Agha b Khushdil Shah 83(84)

Out! A huge mix-up between Temba Bavuma and Matthew Breetzke and the Proteas captain has been adjudged a run-out. A wicket against the run of play for Pakistan. Khushdil Shah even celebrated in front of the South Africa captain. Bavuma had to stop his walk and wait for Pakistan's players to get out of his way. Umpires are having a word with Mohammad Rizwan. Talking about the wicket, Bavuma guided Mohammad Hassnain's delivery towards the backward point region and set off. Matthew Breetzke responded and aborted quickly. Saud Shakeel fired a direct hit and hit the stumps. Temba Bavuma run out (Saud Shakeel) 82 (96)

Fifty! Consecutive fifties for Matthew Breetzke. The youngster has been in solid touch till now. Pakistan bowlers looked clueless against Matthew Breetzke. Second ODI half-century for him in just two innings. Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma and Matthew Breetzke have also stitched a 100-run partnership. The Proteas have looked in total control and will be aiming for a big score.

Fifty!  A fluent knock from the South Africa captain Temba Bavuma. He has looked in great touch till now. Ticking the scoreboard easily. Ominous signs for Pakistan as they are in search of a wicket here. Proteas are dominating the proceedings. An interesting phase is coming up.

Out! Here is the breakthrough Pakistan is looking for, and it's been provided by their ace bowler Shaheen Afridi. The left-arm pacer has removed Tony de Zorzi, who was looking to score runs at a brisk pace. It was a length delivery that straightened off the deck outside off. Zori poked and Salman Agha took an easy catch at the first slip. Tony de Zorzi c Salman Agha b Shaheen Afridi 22(18) [4s-3 6s-1]