US EditionSaim Ayub Steers Pakistan to ODI Series Win over South Africa
Saim Ayub scored 77 runs as Pakistan's spinners took key wickets to restrict South Africa to 143, securing a 2-1 series win with a seven-wicket victory.
- In Faisalabad, Saim Ayub anchored Pakistan's chase as they eased to a seven-wicket victory to clinch the series 2-1.
- With spin dominating, Pakistan's spinners squeezed scoring as Abrar Ahmed took a career-best 4-27, while Salman Agha and Mohammad Nawaz struck key wickets.
- South Africa began with a 72-run opening stand between Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, but Pakistan reached their target with three wickets down, completing the chase after the collapse.
- Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said Pakistan's teamwork earned the win and they will begin a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
- Proteas stay on the sub-continent to start a two-match Test series against India on Friday, with Rubin Hermann debuting for injured Sinethemba Qeshile.
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Pakistan win historic ODI series vs South Africa after Abrar, Saim shine in decider
Pakistan sealed a historic 2–1 ODI series win over South Africa with a commanding seven-wicket victory in Faisalabad. Saim Ayub’s fluent 77 and Abrar Ahmed’s brilliant 4/27 headlined Pakistan’s dominant display as they chased down 144 with 149 balls to spare.
Saim Ayub steers Pakistan to ODI series win over South Africa
Saim Ayub scored 77 from 70 balls as Pakistan eased to a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third and final One-Day International in Faisalabad on Saturday to clinch the series 2-1.South Africa won the toss and elected to bat but a collapse from a commanding position saw them post a below-par 143 a
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