Mohammad Nawaz Powers Pakistan to Strong Total Against South Africa in Second ODI
Mohammad Nawaz's explosive 59-run innings, combined with half-centuries from Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha, propelled Pakistan to a competitive total against South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
Pakistan’s Batting Performance
Choosing to bat first, Pakistan posted 269 runs for 9 wickets in their 50 overs, boosted by a late surge. However, the innings began poorly as South African left-arm pacer Nandre Burger dismantled the top order early, dismissing Fakhar Zaman for a duck, Babar Azam for 11, and Mohammad Rizwan for 4.
Middle-Order Recovery
With Pakistan struggling at 22/3 within 4.5 overs, Salman Ali Agha joined Saim Ayub and the pair forged a resilient 92-run stand for the fourth wicket, stabilizing the innings.
Saim Ayub scored 53 runs off 66 balls, including five fours and one six, before being caught and bowled by Corbin Bosch in the 25th over.
Following Ayub’s dismissal, Hussain Talat fell for 10 runs, caught by Nqabayomzi Peter in the 30th over.
Late Innings Surge
Salman Ali Agha then shared a vital 59-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Mohammad Nawaz. Agha remained the top scorer, finishing with a gritty 69 runs off 105 deliveries, including five boundaries, before being dismissed by Bosch in the 41st over.
“Mohammad Nawaz’s blistering 59-run knock, after half-centuries from Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha, led Pakistan to a formidable total,”
Nawaz’s effort helped Pakistan set a challenging target for the South African batting lineup.
Match Context
- Venue: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Series: Second ODI of three-match series
- Pakistan's score: 269 for 9 in 50 overs
- Key performers: Salman Ali Agha (69), Mohammad Nawaz (59), Saim Ayub (53)
Despite early wickets, Pakistan’s middle and lower order fought hard to build a competitive total.
Summary: Pakistan overcame a shaky start with key partnerships and powerful hitting from Nawaz and Agha to post a strong total of 269 against South Africa in the second ODI.