Pakistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI Live Updates
South Africa captain Matthew Breetzke won the toss and elected to bat in the series-deciding third ODI against Pakistan in Faisalabad. The series is well-balanced at 1-1 heading into the final match. Pakistan claimed a close win in the first game, while South Africa secured a comfortable victory in the second.
Captains' Aspirations
Both captains aim to achieve their first series win as leaders. Shaheen Afridi took over as Pakistan's ODI captain before this series, while Matthew Breetzke has successfully led South Africa despite the absence of several senior stars.
Match Progress
- Matthew Breetzke starts cautiously, tapping the ball to cover for singles.
- Bjorn Fortuin also takes singles, showing good rotation of strike.
- Breetzke blocks a fuller delivery back to the bowler.
- Fortuin taps a short ball to mid-on for another single.
- Fortuin faced the hat-trick ball but the bowler did not secure it.
- Corbin Bosch came in to face a flatter delivery but missed the drive, resulting in a golden duck.
- Abrar Ahmed claimed his second wicket and is now on a hat-trick.
Matthew Breetzke won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in the series-deciding third ODI.
"Corbin Bosch walks in to bat now. Abrar Ahmed gets his second wicket."
This final ODI promises tense moments as both sides seek to claim the series.
Summary: The last ODI in the Pakistan-South Africa series is tightly contested, with both captains pushing for their first series victory amid notable individual performances.
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