In a dominant display, Pakistan beat South Africa by 81 runs in the second ODI to seal the three-match series. Captain Temba Bavuma's decision to field first backfired as Pakistan's top order, led by Babar Azam's half-century, set a formidable target of 329. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah were the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, while South Africa's lone resistance came from Heinrich Klaasen's 97. The third and final ODI will take place at The Wanderers Stadium on December 22.
In a high-intensity match at Newlands, Shaheen Shah Afridi's deadly seam bowling led Pakistan to victory against South Africa, securing the ODI series win with a game to spare. Afridi's dominance with the ball proved too much for the South African batsmen, leaving them 81 runs short of the target. Pakistan now looks to seal a clean sweep in the final ODI in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Pakistan crushed South Africa by 81 runs to seal the three-match series with one game to spare. Shaheen Afridi was the star of the show, claiming four wickets as the hosts were bowled out for 248 in pursuit of the visitors' total of 329. Despite a valiant 97 by Heinrich Klaasen, South Africa were outplayed by Pakistan's spinners who controlled the middle overs and built up the pressure on the hosts. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's century stand and a quickfire 63 by Ghulam Shabbir laid the foundation for a strong total for Pakistan.
The upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will see Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi make his debut for the defending champions Fortune Barishal. The franchise confirmed that Afridi was signed as a direct recruit and will be available for the first five matches of the tournament. Other direct signings for Fortune include Kyle Mayers, Dawid Malan, Mohammad Nabi, and more, while they also boast a strong roster of local talent. The BPL will run from December 30 to February 7.
The highly anticipated 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League T20 is set to begin on December 30th, and reigning champions Fortune Barishal have made a powerful addition to their already star-studded lineup. Pakistan's star pacer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, will take the field for Barishal as a direct signing, marking his maiden appearance in the tournament. However, due to his commitments to the Pakistan Cricket Board, Afridi will only be available for the opening five games of the tournament. Barishal will have a formidable lineup, with the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and other local stars, as they aim to defend their title.
Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi is on the verge of breaking Wasim Akram's record for the most wickets by a Pakistani bowler against South Africa in international cricket. As the first ODI of the three-match series begins today, Afridi needs just four more wickets to surpass Akram's 48 wickets in 31 innings. This could be a significant milestone for Afridi, who has been in impressive form in ODIs and will play a crucial role in Pakistan's attempt to recover from their T20I series loss to South Africa.
Shaheen Afridi's dominant performance in the recent series against Australia has propelled him back to the top spot in the ICC ODI Bowler Rankings. He is joined by his compatriot and team captain Babar Azam, who remains at the top of the ODI batting rankings. Pakistan's bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah also saw significant improvements in their rankings, while other players from England, Bangladesh, and India have also made strides in the T20I rankings.
Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the top spot in ICC ODI rankings after his impressive showing in the recent series against Australia. Along with Afridi, teammate Haris Rauf also jumped to a career-high 13th position in the rankings. Despite being demoted in their central contracts, Afridi and Rauf have proved their worth on the field, with Rauf also earning the Player of the Series award. Afridi's journey to the top has not been without setbacks, including a controversy during the T20 World Cup and losing the captaincy after one series loss. Rauf, on the other hand, had refused to play for Pakistan and his central contract was terminated before being restored.
After a year-long gap, Pakistani bowler Shaheen Afridi has re-emerged as the top-ranked ODI bowler in the world. This achievement comes as no surprise after his outstanding showing against Australia, where he claimed eight wickets at an impressive average of 12.62. This latest triumph further cements Pakistan's current dominance in ODI cricket, with both Afridi and Babar Azam holding the top rankings for bowling and batting, respectively. The recent series also proved to be a major boost for Afridi's teammates, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, who climbed up the rankings to 13th and 55th place, respectively, after their stellar performances.
In a dominant display of cricket, Pakistan secured their first one-day series win in Australia in 22 years with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the 3rd ODI. After bowling out the world champions for a lowly 140, Pakistan chased down the target in just 27 overs, thanks to a strong opening partnership from Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique. The win was fueled by impressive performances from bowlers Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf, leading to a special moment for captain Mohammad Rizwan and the fans.