PAK vs SA Live Score, ODI Tri-Series 2025: Afridi Dismisses de Zorzi; Proteas Cross 50-Run Mark

Pakistan and South Africa clash in a crucial virtual semifinal on February 12 in Karachi, with the winner securing a place in the ODI Tri-Series final against New Zealand. Both teams suffered defeats against the Kiwis, who have already booked their spot in the final. As the hosts of the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan will be keen to avoid an early exit, while South Africa aims to gain momentum ahead of the tournament.

With home advantage and South Africa missing key players, Pakistan enters the match as the favorite. However, following their loss to New Zealand, pressure mounts on team selection and performance. The Proteas, without seven main squad members due to SA20 commitments, are considered underdogs but have received a boost with Heinrich Klaasen and Keshav Maharaj joining for this encounter. A loss to a depleted South African side could spark further scrutiny of Pakistan’s preparations for the Champions Trophy.

Toss Update

South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.

South Africa: Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne (w), Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Pakistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head in ODIs

South Africa holds a significant lead over Pakistan in their ODI encounters:

Total Matches: 86

Pakistan Wins: 33

South Africa Wins: 52

No Result: 1

Ties: 0

Match Broadcast and Streaming Details

TV Broadcast in India: Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 1)

Live Streaming in India: FanCode app and website

Toss Timing: 2 PM IST

Live Score Updates

Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Innings Summary

Over 17: South Africa 109/1

Temba Bavuma: 50 (56)

Matthew Breetzke: 28 (28)

Salman Agha continues his spell

Ball 6: Two runs towards cover

Ball 3: Bavuma brings up his fifty with a single

Ball 1: Bavuma blocks the first delivery

Over 16: South Africa 105/1

Bavuma: 49 (53)

Breetzke: 28 (25)

Abrar Ahmed continues

Ball 2: Breetzke hits a FOUR towards mid-wicket

Ball 1: Another FOUR towards backward point

Over 15: South Africa 97/1

Bavuma: 49 (53)

Breetzke: 19 (19)

Salman Agha in action

Ball 3: Bavuma edges one past the keeper for FOUR

Over 14: South Africa 92/1

Bavuma: 44 (49)

Breetzke: 19 (17)

Hasnain continues

Ball 4: Breetzke finds a boundary through point

Over 13: South Africa 86/1

Bavuma: 43 (48)

Breetzke: 14 (12)

Salman Agha bowls

Ball 2: Bavuma drives for FOUR towards cover

Over 12: South Africa 77/1

Bavuma: 43 (47)

Breetzke: 5 (7)

Hasnain into the attack

Ball 5: Bavuma cuts one for FOUR

Over 11: South Africa 66/1

Bavuma: 34 (42)

Breetzke: 4 (6)

Abrar Ahmed continues

Ball 4: A quick single taken by Bavuma

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