Pakistan have ended their long-awaited wait for an ODI series win over South Africa at home as they finally clinched one in 2025 with a 2-1 victory over a second string Proteas side. Pakistan defeated South Africa in the third ODI at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad after hunting down a meagre 144 with seven wickets in hand.

The Men in Green chased down the target with a record number of 149 balls to spare, their biggest win (by balls) against South Africa in the format. Saim Ayub had an impressive time with the bat as he scored 77, his second consecutive fifty-plus score in the series as the hosts wrapped the contest in quick time.

While the batters did their job, it was Abrar Ahmed who wrote the script for the victory as he put a brilliant performance with the ball. He took 4/27 in his 10

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