Overview
- Nandre Burger ripped out Pakistan’s top three inside five overs and finished with 4-46 as the hosts were held to 269 for 9.
- Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Nawaz each struck half-centuries to lift Pakistan after the early collapse.
- South Africa cruised to 270 for 2 in 40.1 overs, built on an 81-run opening stand and a 153-run second-wicket partnership as Tony de Zorzi made 76 and Lhuan-dre Pretorius 46.
- Quinton de Kock’s 22nd ODI hundred came in his comeback to the format after reversing his 2023 retirement, moving him past Herschelle Gibbs on South Africa’s century list.
- Players pointed to heavy dew and a reused wicket as influential factors in the second ODI, with Pakistan’s attack struggling for control.