The Proteas posted 304 runs on the board, courtesy a record-breaking century from debutant Matthew Breetzke (150 off 148). But Kane Williamson (133 not out off 113 balls) overshadowed it with a ton of his own
A clinical chase from New Zealand took them to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the second one-day international of the Pakistan tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday, February 10, 2025. With that, the Kiwis booked their place in the final, which will be played in Karachi on February 14. (Highlights | More Cricket News)
The Temba Bavuma-led Proteas posted 304 runs on the board, courtesy a record-breaking century from debutant Matthew Breetzke (150 off 148). But (133 not out off 113 balls) overshadowed it with a ton of his own.
Breetzke's score was the highest by any player on ODI debut, but it went in vain as Williamson was well supported by Devon Conway (97 off 107) in a 187-run partnership that anchored the chase beautifully. Conway was in the team for the injured Rachin Ravindra.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne(w), Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch, Junior Dala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke
The series serves as a vital preparation for the forthcoming Champions Trophy, for which the Gaddafi Stadium has been renovated. The following two games, including the summit clash will be played in Karachi.
When and where is the Pakistan ODI tri-series being telecast and live streamed?
The Pakistan ODI tri-series is being telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. It is being live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.