Overview
- Pakistan were held to 269 for 9 after Nandre Burger ripped out Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in a searing new‑ball spell to finish with 4 for 46.
- South Africa romped to 270 for 2 in 40.1 overs to win by eight wickets with 59 balls remaining at Iqbal Stadium.
- Quinton de Kock shared stands of 81 with Lhuan-dre Pretorius (46) and 153 with Tony de Zorzi (76), effectively sealing the chase before the 36th over.
- De Kock moved past Herschelle Gibbs with his 22nd ODI century, and reports noted he equalled Kumar Sangakkara’s mark for most centuries as a designated wicketkeeper-batter in white‑ball cricket.
- Nqabayomzi Peter took 3 for 55 and Corbin Bosch 2 for 58, while South Africa’s youthful lineup and role for stand‑in captain Matthew Breetzke were highlighted ahead of selection calls for the series decider.