Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard from the first one international between South Africa Men’s cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team which was held in Paarl on December 17, 2024.
Pakistan beat South Africa by 3 wickets.
South Africa national cricket team vs Pakistan timeline
South Africa win the toss and elect to bat first.
Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton add 70 runs for the opening stand.
Salman Agha wrecks the top order and picks up 4 wickets.
Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen anchor the innings and add 73 runs for the fifth wicket.
Saim Ayub breaks the stand and removes Markram for 35 (54)
Klaasen scores a fine 86 (97)
The Proteas finish at 239/9 in their 50 overs.
Marco Jansen gets Abdullah Shafique early.
Saim Ayub and Babar Azam add 44 runs for the second wicket.
Ottneil Baartman gets Babar and Mohammad Rizwan in succession.
Saim Ayub and Salman Agha add 141 runs for the fifth wicket.
Kagiso Rabada breaks the stand and claims the centurion Ayub for 109 (119).
Salman Agha remains unbeaten on 82 (90)
Pakistan win by 3 wickets and 3 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Salman Agha
South Africa Men’s scorecard vs Pakistan first ODI
Pakistan Men’s chasing scorecard vs South Africa first ODI