Archive · 7 Nov 2025
South Africa Level Series, Decider Set in Faisalabad
Two cricket teams, Pakistan and South Africa, are playing a series of games.
The first game was won by Pakistan.
In the second game, Pakistan scored 269 runs.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock batted really well and scored 123 runs without getting out!
Other players also helped.
South Africa's bowlers, like Nandre Burger, did a great job stopping Pakistan from scoring even more.
Because South Africa's batters did so well, they easily reached the score Pakistan set and won the game.
Now, the whole series is tied 1-1, and they will play one more game to decide who wins the series.
South Africa defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the 2nd ODI, tying the series 1-1.
Quinton de Kock scored an unbeaten 123 and Tony de Zorzi added 76 for South Africa.
Pakistan scored 269/9 in their innings, with half-centuries from Salman Agha and Mohammad Nawaz.
Nandre Burger (4 wickets) and Nqabayomzi Peter (3 wickets) were key bowlers for South Africa.
The final deciding ODI will be played in Faisalabad on Saturday.
- Who
- Pakistan and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- South Africa defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in the 2nd ODI to level the series 1-1.
- When
- Friday, November 8, 2025 (implied date of 2nd ODI)
- Where
- Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Why
- South Africa successfully chased Pakistan's target of 269 due to strong batting performances from Quinton de Kock and Tony de Zorzi, and effective bowling restrictions by Nandre Burger and Nqabayomzi Peter.
Pakistan
South Africa
Series Performance
Pakistan
Pakistan won the opening ODI and the preceding T20I series 2-1.
South Africa
South Africa secured a dominant victory in the second ODI, leveling the series at 1-1.
Second ODI Outcome
Pakistan
Pakistan posted a total of 269/9, with Salman Agha and Mohammad Nawaz scoring half-centuries.
South Africa
South Africa successfully chased the target with 9.5 overs remaining, driven by unbeaten centuries from Quinton de Kock (123) and strong support from Tony de Zorzi (76).
- Match
- Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI
- Series Score
- Tied 1-1
- Location
- Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Date
- Saturday
- Previous ODI Result
- South Africa won 2nd ODI by 8 wickets
- Pakistan 2nd ODI Score
- 269/9
- South Africa 2nd ODI Chase
- 270/2 in 40.1 overs
Sources
Quinton de Kock Breaks Chris Gayle's World Record; Becomes First Player In History To...
De Kock hits century as SA level series in Faisalabad
Quinton De Kock slams century as South Africa level three-match ODI series with Pakistan 1-1
PAK Vs SA, 2nd ODI: Quinton de Kock Hundred Powers South Africa To Series-Levelling Win
