Pakistan nears victory as batsmen continue to dominate against South Africa

Pakistani batsmen closed in on victory in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa, scoring 132 runs for the loss of one wicket in 24 overs, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Opener Imam-ul-Haq is not out with 53 runs on the scoreboard. He is batting alongside Babar Azam at 29.

In the first inning, South Africa’s lower order collapsed under a deadly onslaught from Pakistani bowlers, who restricted Proteas to 164.

Pakistan is playing today’s match without skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was handed a four-match suspension by the International Cricket Council for his ‘racist’ remarks during the second ODI last week. Shoaib Malik is leading the green shirts in today’s match, while Mohammad Rizwan has been called in to replace Ahmed.


Read more: Sarfaraz handed 4-match suspension for breaching ICC’s anti-racism code
As the match kicked off, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first. Opener Hashim Amla racked up 59 runs before being bowled by Imad Wasim. Skipper Faf du Plessis was caught out at 57 by Muhammad Hafeez off a delivery from young Shadab Khan.

25-year-old Usman Shinwari sent four batsmen back to the pavilion in his sixth and seventh overs, while Shaheen Shah Afridi captured three wickets. Shadab took a total of two, while Muhammad Amir took a single pelt.

South Africa is leading the five-match series 2-1 after they beat Pakistan by 13 runs according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the rain-hit third ODI at SuperSport Park on Friday. Rain is expected in Johannesburg, and could once again play spoilsport today.

Proteas are decked out in pink kits for today’s Pink ODI to raise awareness about efforts to combat breast cancer. At the end of the first innings, Shinwari also dedicated his 4 for 35 in seven overs to those suffering from cancer.
Teams:

South Africa: Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Beuran Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Dale Steyn

Pakistan: Shoaib Malik (captain), Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood.
source

Desi Viral Video

As a seasoned reporter deeply immersed in the dynamic realm of digital media, I am Viral Video, fueled by a passion for staying ahead of the curve. My expertise lies in covering viral content, Indian web series, and the latest news. Possessing a keen eye for trends and a flair for storytelling, I consistently offer a fresh perspective within the ever-evolving landscape of online content.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *