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Pakistan down South Africa in first ODI after thrilling finish
Chasing a target of 264, Pakistan reached the mark with two balls to spare
Nov 04, 2025
Nov 04, 2025

Alam Zeb Safi is a sports journalist, having served in the capacity for 25 years. Covered so many international sports events on foreign soil also including England and Australia.
Worked with The News, The Statesman, BBC Pushto Service, Dubai Times, Cricket Today
Chasing a target of 264, Pakistan reached the mark with two balls to spare
Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and Asian bronze medalist Yasir Sultan are both strong contenders for medals in Riyadh
The iconic Iqbal Stadium last hosted an ODI on April 11, 2008
Solano also said that Pakistan was unlucky not to win the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against Afghanistan
The Men in Green reached the 140-run target in 19 overs as Babar struck an elegant 68, helping the home team win the three-match series 2-1
Faheem Ashraf and Salman Mirza's splendid display with the ball, and Saim Ayub's sensational 71 powers Pakistan to a series-leveling win in Lahore
