Overview

• South Africa posted 292/3 in 46 overs, with DLS setting Pakistan 313, and bowled the hosts out for 287 to win by 25 runs and take a 2–0 lead.
• Tazmin Brits (171 not out) and Laura Wolvaardt (100) shared a record 260-run opening stand, surpassing their previous best of 243 against Bangladesh.
• Pakistan stayed in contention through Sidra Amin’s 122 and a 168-run fourth-wicket stand with Natalia Pervaiz before the chase unraveled late.
• Nadine de Klerk turned the match with 3/45, bowling Pervaiz and Dian Baig with successive deliveries after early strikes from Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas and Nondumiso Shangase.
• South Africa flagged five dropped catches and the absence of regulars Ayabonga Khaka and Nonkululeko Mlaba, with the final ODI on Monday preceding the World Cup starting next week.