What a night for Pakistan cricket! Fans at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi witnessed history as Pakistan chased down a massive 353-run target to crush South Africa by six wickets in the tri-nation ODI series.
It wasn’t just a win—it was a record-breaking masterclass. Batting first, South Africa flexed their muscles with a powerful total of 352/5 against a helpless bowling attack of Pakistan.
Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, and Heinrich Klaasen all notched up half-centuries, making it South Africa’s second-highest ODI total against Pakistan.
Read More: Babar Azam Says ‘No More King’ – But Fans Might Disagree
Pakistan Chase Records Against South Africa
In reply, Pakistan pulled off their highest-ever successful run chase in ODIs, breaking their previous record of 349 runs against Australia in 2022.
And guess who made it possible? Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, with an unforgettable partnership that had everything—class, composure, and carnage.
Rizwan and Agha: Heroes of the Night
Both Rizwan and Agha smashed centuries, creating history as the first-ever middle-order pair from Pakistan to score tons in the same ODI.
But that’s not all. Their stand rewrote the record books:
✅ 260-run partnership – Pakistan’s highest-ever stand for any wicket in a run chase, surpassing the 228-run stand by Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat (2011).
Read More: Usman Qadir’s Australian Dream: A New Chapter or an Unfinished Story?
✅ Highest fourth-wicket partnership for Pakistan in ODIs, breaking the 206-run record by Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf (2009).
✅ Third-highest partnership for any wicket by a Pakistani pair in ODIs, behind:
- 304 runs – Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq
- 263 runs – Inzamam-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail
This chase wasn’t just about numbers. It was about grit, belief, and execution under pressure. Pakistan didn’t just beat South Africa—they made a statement. And with the final against New Zealand up next, this team looks ready for more fireworks.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.