Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, center, acknowledges crowd after winning as he with South Africa's players walks off the field on the end of the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
ODI Tri-Series: Rizwan, Salman Tons Fuel Pakistan's Record Chase Against Proteas, Take Hosts Into Final
Pakistan knocked South Africa out from the tri-nation series with centuries from captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha leading the home team to their highest-ever successful run chase in a one-day international, just a week ahead of Champions Trophy. Rizwan struck an unbeaten 122 off 128 balls and Salman notched his maiden ODI hundred with 134 off 103 balls as they cruised Pakistan to 355-4 in 49 overs for a six-wicket victory Wednesday (February 12, 2025) to set up Friday's final against New Zealand. Pakistan's previous highest successful chase was 349 against Australia at Lahore in 2022.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha acknowledges crowd
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Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha acknowledges crowd as he walk off the field after his dismissal during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha plays a shot
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Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha plays a shot during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha celebrates after scoring century
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Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha celebrates after scoring century during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan flips his bat after scoring fifty
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Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan flips his bat after scoring fifty during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan plays a shot
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Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, front, plays a shot as South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen watches during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: South Africa's Kyle Verreynne bats
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South Africa's Kyle Verreynne bats during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen celebrates after scoring fifty
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South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen celebrates after scoring fifty during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: South Africa's Mathew Breetzke bats
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South Africa's Mathew Breetzke bats during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: South Africa's Temba Bavuma bats
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South Africa's Temba Bavuma bats during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: South Africa's Mathew Breetzke plays a shot
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South Africa's Mathew Breetzke plays a shot during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
PAK vs SA ODI Cricket: Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Tony de Zorzi
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Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi, center, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Tony de Zorzi during the tri-series ODI cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan.
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