South Africa with a depleted bowling unit but most of the first-choice batting side just weren't good enough against Pakistan as the visitors ended up winning the second ODI and hence, took a 2-0 unassailable series victory after posting a massive score of 329 runs on the board.
Pakistan will aim for an improved show against South Africa in the second T20I to stay alive in the series. Pakistan did a few things well but didn't land the killer punch as South Africa managed to eke out a win led by David Miller's swashbuckling knock and George Linde's all-round show on return.
SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan return to T20I setup after being given rest in the recent Zimbabwe tour. Star wicketkeeper batter Heinrich Klaasen leads the South African team in the absence of captain Aiden Markram.
South Africa and Pakistan will face each other in an all-format series starting from December 10 onwards. Heinrich Klaasen will be leading the Proteas in the three-match T20I series, while white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan returns for the series.
"Our focus in ODIs is to continue building momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy, while the T20I series provides a platform to blend experience with emerging talent," Aqib Javed, the PCB selection committee member said.
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Zimbabwe have defeated Pakistan by 80 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series in Bulawayo. The visitors were without Babar Azam and Pakistan are coming off a stunning series win over Australia away from home. However, Zimbabwe bowled superbly defending 205 runs.
Pakistan will be high on confidence after recently beating Australia in the ODI series. With one eye on the Champions Trophy, the Zimbabwe series will provide an opportunity for Pakistan to test their bench strength, with a few first-choice players, including Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, rested.
ZIM vs PAK ODI live streaming and telecast details: Zimbabwe and Pakistan are set to face each other in the ODI game after a gap of four years. The last ODI encounter between these two teams resulted in a tie so the fans can expect thrilling encounters in the three-match series in Bulawayo.
Mohammad Rizwan did exceedingly well as captain during the three-match ODI series against Australia. Under the leadership of Rizwan, Pakistan came back from behind to win the series 2-1 after conceding the first ODI at the MCG.
Rain forced the opening T20I game between Australia and Pakistan to a seven-over affair at Brisbane Cricket Ground. Australia posted a big total of 93 for 4 while batting first but Pakistan's batting collapsed to set an embarrassing record.
AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Highlights: Pakistan have never defeated Australia in Australia in a T20I fixture. Pakistan have played four T20Is on Australian soil and lost three with one no result. They will be led by Mohammad Rizwan.
Mohammad Rizwan in his first assignment as Pakistan's full-time white-ball captain led his side to a historic 2-1 series win against Australia in Australia. This was Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia since 2002 as Harif Rauf and Co bulldozed through the hosts' batting line-up twice.
Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan defeated Australia in the second ODI to level the three-match series in Adelaide. Pakistan chased down 164 with ease. Meanwhile, Rizwan has created history for Pakistan in the second game.
Mohammad Rizwan equalled the world record for taking the most number of catches (6) by a wicketkeeper in an ODI game. Rizwan claimed six catches before dropping one during the 2nd ODI against Australia in Adelaide.
Pakistan went down fighting in the first ODI against Australia. Defending 203 runs, the visitors picked eight wickets and at one stage, were the favourites to win the opener. But Pat Cummins kept his cool to take Australia over the line. After the loss, Rizwan came up with a shocking statement.
Australia vs Pakistan Highlights: Pat Cummins held his nerves of steel and took Australia home in a low-scoring thriller in the first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Aussies won the series opener by 2 wickets as they managed to chase 204 at the end.
Afghanistan A clinched their maiden Emerging T20 Asia Cup title after beating Sri Lanka A in the final while Mohammad Rizwan was named the new white-ball captain for Pakistan as the squads for the Australian tour were named on Sunday. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on October 28.
Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as the new captain of the Pakistan team in the white-ball format. Rizwan's first assignment as captain will be leading Australia in a three-match ODI series, followed by a T20I series.
Mohammad Rizwan scored 25 runs in Pakistan's first innings in the Rawalpindi Test against England before being dismissed by Rehan Ahmed, who was in the middle of a smashing spell in the pre-lunch session on the second day. Saud Shakeel has kept hopes alive of Pakistan taking a first-innings lead.
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