Pakistan, South Africa in ODI

Pakistan secured a decisive 81-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI at Newlands, clinching the series with a 2-0 lead. Pakistan set a challenging target of 330 runs, led by Mohammad Rizwan's 80, Babar Azam's 73, and a blistering 63 off just 32 balls from Kamran Ghulam. In response, South Africa struggled, with Heinrich Klaasen top-scoring at 97, but ultimately fell short at 248 all out. Shaheen Shah Afridi was instrumental with the ball, taking four wickets, while Naseem Shah contributed three. The series win marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, who will look to complete a clean sweep in the final match on Sunday. This performance highlights Pakistan's dominance in the ODI format and their capacity to perform under pressure.