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RSA Vs PAK, 3rd ODI: Pakistan Win Rain-Hit Game By 36 Runs, Complete 3-0 Series Whitewash

Pakistan beat South Africa by 36 runs (DLS method) in the third and final ODI, completing a 3-0 series whitewash at the Wanderers in Johanesburg on Sunday (December 23, 2024). Opener Saim Ayub smashes a quickfire century, scoring 101 runs in 94 balls as Pakistan totalled 308-9 in a game reduced to 47 overs by rain. The Proteas were all out for 271 in 42 overs in pursuit of a winning target of 308. Heinrich Klaasen top-scored for the hosts with 81 runs in 43 balls, and debutant Corbin Bosch finished 40 not out. Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem took 4-52 in eight overs. Pakistan had already secured the one-day international series, winning the opener by three wickets and the second ODI by 81 runs.

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Pakistan's players pose with the trophy following the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub holds the Player of the Match and Player of the Series trophies
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub holds the Player of the Match and Player of the Series trophies | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

Pakistan's Saim Ayub holds the Player of the Match and Player of the Series trophies following the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Sufyan Moqim, left, celebrate with his captain Mohammad Rizwan
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Sufyan Moqim, left, celebrate with his captain Mohammad Rizwan | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

Pakistan's Sufyan Moqim, left, celebrate with his captain Mohammad Rizwan, after taking the winning wicket following the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Sufyan Moqim, left, celebrates with his teammates after dismissing South Africa's Marco Jansen
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Sufyan Moqim, left, celebrates with his teammates after dismissing South Africa's Marco Jansen | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

Pakistan's Sufyan Moqim, left, celebrates with his teammates after dismissing South Africa's Marco Jansen for 26 runs during the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: South Africa's Corbin Bosch plays a shot
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: South Africa's Corbin Bosch plays a shot | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

South Africa's Corbin Bosch plays a shot during the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: South Africa's Marco Jansen plays a stroke shot
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: South Africa's Marco Jansen plays a stroke shot | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

South Africa's Marco Jansen plays a stroke shot during the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Tayyab Tahir plays a reverse-scoop
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Tayyab Tahir plays a reverse-scoop | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

Pakistan's Tayyab Tahir plays a reverse-scoop during the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan  plays a shot
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan plays a shot | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan, right, plays a shot as South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen watches on during the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub raises his bat and hemet after reaching his century
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub raises his bat and hemet after reaching his century | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

Pakistan's Saim Ayub raises his bat and hemet after reaching his century during the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub plays a high ball
RSA Vs PAK 3rd ODI: Pakistan's Saim Ayub plays a high ball | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

Pakistan's Saim Ayub plays a high ball during the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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